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Aswan Highlights & Abu Simbel 2-Day Tour from Luxor

Travel from Luxor to Aswan for Philae Temple, the High Dam and a felucca sail, then visit Abu Simbel after an overnight stay.

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The temples of Abu Simbel
The Abu Simbel temples; any people pictured are not members of your assigned travel team. Photo: Than217 at English Wikipedia. License: Public domain.
2 days · 1 nightLuxor, Aswan & Abu SimbelPrivate planningFrom USD 290

A closer look.

Explore Aswan on the first day, including Philae Temple, the High Dam and a felucca sail.

Stay overnight before travelling south by road to Abu Simbel's two rock-cut temples. The excursion returns to Luxor, with transfers and accommodation confirmed in your quotation.

Available in 2, 3, or 4-day private overland itineraries departing from and returning to Luxor by road.

  • Island Temple of Isis at Philae
  • Aswan High Dam engineering monument
  • Traditional Nile felucca sailboat ride
  • Colossal rock-cut Great Temple of Abu Simbel
  • Overnight accommodation in picturesque Aswan

Your itinerary.

A proposed sequence to discuss, with availability and practical arrangements confirmed before booking.

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Day 1 · Enchanting Aswan Expedition

Drive south from Luxor to Aswan, crossing by boat to tour the island temple of Philae, viewing the High Dam, and sailing on a traditional Nile felucca.

02

Day 2 · Abu Simbel Expedition

Journey across the southern desert to Abu Simbel to marvel at the colossal rock-hewn temples of Ramesses II and Queen Nefertari before returning north to Luxor.

Other ways to take this journey.

Compare the routes below and include your preferred option in your enquiry. Each option has its own programme; the itinerary above remains the main route.

3-day itinerary3 days · 2 nights
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Day 1 · Luxor Arrival - Luxor's East and West Banks

Cross to the West Bank of Luxor to enter the Valley of the Kings, visiting the rock-cut royal tombs included in the standard admission while noting that special tombs like Tutankhamun require a separate ticket. Continue to the terraced mortuary Temple of Queen Hatshepsut at Deir el-Bahari, set dramatically against the desert cliffs. Pause at the Colossi of Memnon, the twin seated statues of Pharaoh Amenhotep III guarding the Theban necropolis. Visit the vast Karnak Temple complex on Luxor's East Bank, walking through the Great Hypostyle Hall of 134 columns, royal pylons, and sacred precincts dedicated to Amun-Ra. Explore Luxor Temple in the heart of the city, observing the courtyard of Amenhotep III, the colossi of Ramesses II, and the processional Avenue of Sphinxes. After the visits, transfer to your accommodation or onward connection as arranged in your quotation.

02

Day 2 · Expedition to Edfu and Kom Ombo

Call at Edfu to visit the well-preserved Ptolemaic Temple of Horus, examining its towering entrance pylon, courtyard reliefs, and inner sanctuary. Go ashore at Kom Ombo to explore the symmetrical double temple overlooking the Nile, dedicated jointly to Sobek the crocodile god and Haroeris. Visit the Aswan High Dam to understand modern flood control along the Nile and view the northern expanse of Lake Nasser. Examine the Unfinished Obelisk in Aswan's northern granite quarries, where ancient trench marks show how monumental stone shafts were extracted. Take a short local motorboat crossing to Agilkia Island to tour the relocated Temple of Isis at Philae and its Ptolemaic colonnades. After the visits, transfer to your accommodation or onward connection as arranged in your quotation.

03

Day 3 · Tour to Abu Simbel Temples - Return to Luxor

Travel to Abu Simbel to visit the colossal rock-cut Great Temple of Ramesses II and the neighboring Temple of Hathor and Nefertari overlooking Lake Nasser. Pause along the narrower sandstone stretches of the Nile to view the ancient quarries and rock-cut shrines of Gebel el-Silsila (Speos of Horemheb), where accessible on the dahabiya route. After the visits, transfer to your accommodation or onward connection as arranged in your quotation.

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4-day itinerary4 days · 3 nights
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Day 1 · Luxor Arrival

Follow the scheduled day's route with your coordinator and private transport, connecting the planned stops and local transfers in the sequence confirmed in your written quotation. After the visits, transfer to your accommodation or onward connection as arranged in your quotation.

02

Day 2 · Exploring Luxor's Temples and Tombs

Cross to the West Bank of Luxor to enter the Valley of the Kings, visiting the rock-cut royal tombs included in the standard admission while noting that special tombs like Tutankhamun require a separate ticket. Continue to the terraced mortuary Temple of Queen Hatshepsut at Deir el-Bahari, set dramatically against the desert cliffs. Pause at the Colossi of Memnon, the twin seated statues of Pharaoh Amenhotep III guarding the Theban necropolis. Visit the vast Karnak Temple complex on Luxor's East Bank, walking through the Great Hypostyle Hall of 134 columns, royal pylons, and sacred precincts dedicated to Amun-Ra. Explore Luxor Temple in the heart of the city, observing the courtyard of Amenhotep III, the colossi of Ramesses II, and the processional Avenue of Sphinxes. After the visits, transfer to your accommodation or onward connection as arranged in your quotation.

03

Day 3 · Tour to Edfu, Kom Ombo, and Aswan

Call at Edfu to visit the well-preserved Ptolemaic Temple of Horus, examining its towering entrance pylon, courtyard reliefs, and inner sanctuary. Go ashore at Kom Ombo to explore the symmetrical double temple overlooking the Nile, dedicated jointly to Sobek the crocodile god and Haroeris. Visit the Aswan High Dam to understand modern flood control along the Nile and view the northern expanse of Lake Nasser. Take a short local motorboat crossing to Agilkia Island to tour the relocated Temple of Isis at Philae and its Ptolemaic colonnades. After the visits, transfer to your accommodation or onward connection as arranged in your quotation.

04

Day 4 · Discovering Abu Simbel Temples

Travel to Abu Simbel to visit the colossal rock-cut Great Temple of Ramesses II and the neighboring Temple of Hathor and Nefertari overlooking Lake Nasser. After the visits, transfer to your accommodation or onward connection as arranged in your quotation.

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Included in the proposal.

  • Private air-conditioned road transfers from the agreed Luxor, Aswan & Abu Simbel pickup point and back
  • Private guiding or excursion coordination in the language confirmed in your quotation
  • Planning and coordination for the route in your confirmed itinerary
  • Domestic flights or train journeys listed as included in your quotation
  • Overnight hotel or cruise accommodation for 1 night only when the specific properties and meal basis are confirmed in your quotation

Not included unless quoted.

  • International airfares, Egyptian entry visas, and travel insurance
  • Entrance fees, pyramid-interior tickets, special tomb tickets (including Tutankhamun's tomb) and optional activities, unless listed as included in your quotation
  • Domestic flights, train tickets and overnight hotel stays, unless listed as included in your quotation
  • Meals, drinks, personal purchases and optional equipment hire, unless listed as included
  • Gratuities for guides, drivers, and crew

The practical details.

Package Pricing per Person (USD)

Double / Twin Occupancy: $290 per person | Single Room / Cabin: $421 | Triple Room: $276 per person. Children (under 12 sharing with adults) receive a 50% discount. Rates include scheduled accommodation, domestic guiding, and transfers as detailed in the proposal.

Walking, steps and sun protection

Expect steps, uneven ground and time in the sun at archaeological sites and desert stops. Wear comfortable closed-toe shoes and bring water and sun protection. Tell us about any walking or access needs before the route is confirmed.

Photos and confirmed arrangements

Photos illustrate the destinations on this route. Your quotation confirms the transport, accommodation and tickets included in your booking; a photograph does not identify a particular vehicle, hotel room or cruise ship.

The written quotation takes precedence over this suggested programme. Check the final services, guiding arrangements and any optional costs before confirming.

Good to know.

How is package pricing calculated?

Rates start from $290 per person based on double occupancy. Single room/cabin supplements ($421) and triple room savings ($276 per person) apply. Final quotes reflect verified hotel and vessel availability.

Are monument entrance tickets and meals included automatically?

Check your quotation for the entrance tickets, boat crossings, meals and transport included in the price. The itinerary shows the proposed visits; any extra tickets or services are confirmed separately before booking.

Can pickup times and pacing be adjusted for our group?

Yes. We can discuss pickup times, breaks and time at each stop when planning your private ground arrangements. Changes need to fit your hotel location, any flight or ship schedule and the time available for the visits.

Where will we be picked up?

The airport, station, or hotel pickup point stated in your confirmed itinerary. Your exact meeting details are agreed before travel.

How is my booking confirmed?

Send an enquiry first. We review availability and provide a written quotation with the itinerary, services, price and booking conditions. Sending the form does not reserve a service.

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