Luxor Aswan Abu Simbel Tour from Hurghada
Private Luxor Aswan Abu Simbel Tour from Hurghada
Embark on a Luxor Aswan Abu Simbel Tour from Hurghada, exploring Karnak Temple Complex, the Valley of the Kings, Colossi of Memnon, and Temple of Hatshepsut, with highlights including the Great Hypostyle Hall, Obelisk of Hatshepsut, Sacred Lake, and Land of Punt scenes.
Continue to Aswan and Abu Simbel to discover the temples of Ramses II, Nefertari, and Hathor. Conclude at Philae Temple on Agilkia Island, featuring inscriptions of Isis, Osiris, and Horus overlooking the Nile.
Tour Highlights
| Tour Inclusions | Tour Exclusions |
| Hotel pickup and drop-off service in Hurghada. All transfers by private air-conditioned vehicle. Entrance fees to the mentioned historical sites. Private English-speaking Egyptologist guide. Bottled water during the tour. Meals as mentioned in the itinerary. All taxes and service charges. | Any extras not mentioned in the itinerary. Tipping. |
Luxor Aswan Abu Simbel Tour from Hurghada Itinerary
Day one: Drive from Cairo to Mount Sinai & Climb
Early in the morning, you will be picked up from your hotel in Hurghada by an Axa Tours representative in a private air-conditioned vehicle to begin your Luxor Aswan Abu Simbel Tour from Hurghada.
Karnak Temple Complex
Start your tour by exploring the Karnak Temple Complex, one of the greatest religious centers in ancient Egypt, and walk among its massive pylons and courtyards until you reach the Great Hypostyle Hall, where 134 columns stand adorned with inscriptions.
Admire the Obelisk of Hatshepsut and the massive scarab, then discover the Sacred Lake, the Temple of Khonsu, and the Open-Air Museum, with its distinctive shrines and archaeological features.
Lunch Break
Enjoy a delicious lunch at one of the local restaurants on the West Bank and taste some authentic Egyptian cuisine.
Valley of the Kings
Continue your tour to the Valley of the Kings, where royal tombs were carved into the mountains as gateways to eternal life. Enter three royal tombs and explore their passages and chambers decorated with inscriptions and colorful paintings depicting the gods and the king’s journey to the afterlife.
Admire the funerary texts and astronomical scenes adorning their walls, and discover how their designs and decorations differ from one tomb to another.
Colossi of Memnon
Stop at the Colossi of Memnon, the two colossal statues of King Amenhotep III that once guarded the entrance to his mortuary temple.
Admire their inscriptions and details, then discover the story of the northern statue, which was famous in ancient times for producing a sound at sunrise.
Temple of Hatshepsut
Next, head to visit the Temple of Hatshepsut at Deir el-Bahari, with its terraced design harmonizing with the mountain. Walk among its three terraces adorned with columns and inscriptions.
See scenes depicting Hatshepsut’s expedition to the Land of Punt and her divine birth, then discover the chapels of Hathor and Anubis and the statues of Hatshepsut in the form of Osiris, leading to the Sanctuary of Amun carved into the mountain.
Overnight stay
After arriving by car in the picturesque city of Aswan, you will check in to the hotel and enjoy a comfortable one-night stay.
Day Two: Explore St Catherine’s Monastery & Return back
Breakfast Time
Enjoy breakfast at the hotel, then set off early to the Abu Simbel Temples the next day of your Luxor Aswan Abu Simbel Tour from Hurghada.
Great Temple of Ramses II
Explore the Great Temple of Ramses II and admire its massive façade adorned with four colossal statues of the king. Then enter the Hypostyle Hall and corridors decorated with scenes of the Battle of Kadesh, leading to the Sanctuary carved into the mountain.
Nefertari Temple
Continue your tour to the Small Temple dedicated to Queen Nefertari and the goddess Hathor. Admire its façade featuring statues of Ramses II and Nefertari, then discover the interior inscriptions depicting the queen performing rituals before the gods.
Philae Temple
Next, take a boat to Agilkia Island to visit the Philae Temple Complex. Explore the Temple of Isis with its pylons, columns, and inscriptions depicting the myth of Isis, Osiris, and Horus.
Then see the mammisi and scenes of the birth of Horus, the Temple of Hathor, and conclude your visit at Trajan’s Kiosk overlooking the Nile.
Lunch Break
Enjoy a delicious lunch at one of the local restaurants.
Return
At the end of your Luxor Aswan Abu Simbel Tour from Hurghada, you will be comfortably transferred back to your hotel in Hurghada.
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What Makes This Tour Unique?
- A private 2 day Luxor Aswan Abu Simbel Tour from Hurghada through the ancient wonders of Luxor, Aswan, and Abu Simbel.
- The opportunity to explore the Karnak Temple Complex, the Valley of the Kings, and the Temple of Hatshepsut.
- The chance to discover three royal tombs with colorful scenes, funerary texts, and astronomical depictions.
- An opportunity to explore Abu Simbel’s monumental temples, including the Great Temple of Ramses II and the Temple of Nefertari and Hathor.
- A visit to Philae Temple on Agilkia Island, featuring stories of Isis, Osiris, and Horus and views of the Nile.
Tour Prices
Private tour for 4 persons – (410$) per person
Private tour for 3 persons – (430$) per Person
Private tour for 2 persons – (440$) per Person
Private tour for 1 person – (820$) per person
Children enjoy a 50% discount on standard adult pricing.
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