3 Days Luxor Aswan and Abu Simbel Tour
Private 3 Days Luxor Aswan and Abu Simbel Tour
Set off on a 3 Days Luxor Aswan and Abu Simbel Tour from Hurghada to explore Karnak Temple, its massive pylons, the Great Hypostyle Hall, and the Sacred Lake.
Continue to the Valley of the Kings to explore decorated royal tombs, then visit the Colossi of Memnon and Hatshepsut Temple, featuring reliefs of the Land of Punt expedition.
Head to Aswan to explore Philae Temple and the Nile islands by felucca, then see the High Dam and Unfinished Obelisk. Conclude at Abu Simbel with the Great Temple of Ramesses II and the Small Temple of Nefertari.
Tour Highlights
| Tour Inclusions | Tour Exclusions |
| Hotel pickup and drop-off in Hurghada. All transfers in a private air-conditioned vehicle. Entrance fees to all mentioned historical sites. Private English-speaking Egyptologist guide. Bottled water throughout the tour. Meals as mentioned in the itinerary. One-night accommodation in Luxor. One-night accommodation in Aswan. All taxes and service charges. | Any extras not mentioned in the itinerary. Tipping. |
3 Days Luxor Aswan and Abu Simbel Tour Itinerary
Day 1: Explore Luxor’s East and West Banks
You will be picked up early in the morning from your hotel in Hurghada by a private air-conditioned vehicle, accompanied by your Axa Tours guide, to begin your 3 Days Luxor Aswan and Abu Simbel Tour from Hurghada.
Karnak Temple Complex
Start your tour at the Karnak Temple Complex, one of the greatest religious centers in ancient Egypt, and wander among its pylons, courtyards, and chapels built by the kings of Egypt over the centuries.
Admire the statue of Ramesses II and the Great Hypostyle Hall, featuring 134 columns decorated with reliefs, then see the Obelisk of Hatshepsut, the Sacred Lake, and the giant scarab.
Lunch Break
Enjoy a delicious lunch at one of the local restaurants on the West Bank and taste traditional Egyptian dishes.
Valley of the Kings
Continue your tour to the Valley of the Kings, the royal necropolis of the kings of the New Kingdom. Enter three different tombs and explore their passages and chambers decorated with hieroglyphic inscriptions and colorful paintings depicting the gods, the king, and his journey to the afterlife. Admire the burial chambers and stone sarcophagi, and discover the secrets of ancient funerary beliefs.
Colossi of Memnon
Stop at the Colossi of Memnon, the two remaining colossal statues of King Amenhotep III from his mortuary temple.
Admire their inscriptions and see the smaller statues of members of the royal family at the king’s feet, then discover the story of the northern statue, which was famous in ancient times for producing a sound at sunrise.
Hatshepsut Temple
Conclude your tour with a visit to Hatshepsut Temple and admire its terraced design, which blends with the mountain through its three terraces.
Explore the reliefs depicting Hatshepsut’s expedition to the Land of Punt and scenes of her legitimacy to rule, then see the chapels of Hathor and Anubis and the statues of Hatshepsut, leading to the Sanctuary of Amun.
Overnight Stay
At the end of the third day of your 3 Days Luxor Aswan and Abu Simbel Tour from Hurghada, head to your hotel in Luxor to relax and enjoy a comfortable overnight stay, ready to continue your tour the next day.
Day 2: Explore Aswan’s Temples and Nile Highlights
Breakfast Time
Enjoy a delicious breakfast at the hotel before continuing your adventure to the enchanting city of Aswan.
Philae Temple
Start your tour by exploring the Philae Temple complex. Wander through the Temple of Isis, its pylons and reliefs depicting the legend of Isis, Osiris, and Horus, then see the mammisi and the scene of Isis nursing Horus.
Continue to the Temple of Hathor, the Kiosk of Trajan, and Hadrian’s Gate, and discover one of the last evidence of the continued use of hieroglyphic writing in ancient Egypt.
Felucca Ride
Then enjoy a relaxing ride aboard a traditional felucca around Elephantine Island, admiring views of the Nile, the surrounding islands and the colorful Nubian villages. See Kitchener’s Island and the Tombs of the Nobles at Qubbat Abu al-Hawa from the water.
High Dam
Continue your tour to the High Dam, one of the most prominent modern engineering projects, and enjoy views of Lake Nasser. Learn about its role in regulating the Nile waters, generating electricity, and preserving Nubian monuments.
Unfinished Obelisk
Conclude your tour with a visit to the Unfinished Obelisk in the Aswan quarries, which would have reached about 42 meters in length and weighed more than 1,000 tons.
See the traces of work in the granite, learn about the ancient Egyptians’ methods of extracting and carving stone, and discover why work was stopped, leaving it connected to the bedrock to this day.
Lunch Break
Enjoy a delicious lunch at one of the local restaurants in Aswan and taste the authentic flavors of Egyptian cuisine.
Overnight Stay
At the end of the second day of your 3 Days Luxor Aswan and Abu Simbel Tour from Hurghada, head to your hotel in Aswan to relax and enjoy a comfortable overnight stay, ready to continue your tour the next day.
Day 3: Discover the Magnificent Temples of Abu Simbel
Breakfast Time
Enjoy an early breakfast at the hotel before setting off on a remarkable journey to the magnificent temples of Abu Simbel.
The Great Temple of Ramesses II
Explore the Great Temple of Ramesses II and admire its massive façade featuring four colossal statues of the king. Enter the hypostyle hall decorated with statues of Ramesses II and reliefs depicting the Battle of Kadesh.
Continue through the inner halls to the Holy of Holies, where statues of the gods and Ramesses II stand at the end of the temple carved into the mountain.
The Small Temple
Continue to the Small Temple dedicated to Nefertari and Hathor, and admire its façade featuring colossal statues of Ramesses II and Nefertari, with the queen depicted at nearly the same size as the king.
Enter the Hathoric columned hall and see the reliefs depicting Nefertari performing rituals before the gods, then discover the Holy of Holies and the scene of Hathor in the form of the sacred cow.
Lunch Break
Enjoy a delicious lunch at one of the local restaurants in Aswan and taste the authentic flavors of Egyptian cuisine.
Return
At the end of your 3 Days Luxor Aswan and Abu Simbel Tour from Hurghada, return to Hurghada and arrive at your hotel after exploring Abu Simbel and enjoying an unforgettable experience.
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What Makes This Tour Unique?
- A private 3 Days Luxor Aswan and Abu Simbel Tour from Hurghada with hotel pickup and drop-off.
- The opportunity to explore Luxor’s remarkable ancient sites, including Karnak Temple, the Valley of the Kings, and Hatshepsut Temple.
- A chance to experience Aswan’s unique atmosphere with a visit to Philae Temple and a relaxing felucca ride.
- The opportunity to discover Abu Simbel’s monumental temples, including the Great Temple of Ramesses II and the Small Temple of Nefertari.
- Two comfortable overnight stays in Luxor and Aswan, allowing you to explore each destination at a relaxed pace.
Tour Prices
Private tour for 4 persons – (510 ) per person
Private tour for 3 persons – (450$) per person
Private tour for 2 persons – (520$) per person
Private tour for 1 person – (900$) per person
Children enjoy a 50% discount on standard adult pricing.
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