12-Day Tour of Abu Simbel, Cairo and Aswan

12 days Private tour

12-Day Tour of Abu Simbel, Cairo and Aswan, photo 2 — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

About this activity

Private 12 days, 11 nights Egypt adventure from Cairo to Aswan and Abu Simbel, including a desert safari and Nile cruise. You will have guided visits to Cairo (including the Pyramids), the White and Black Deserts, Luxor (including Valley of the Kings, Karnak and Luxor Temples), Edfu, Kom Ombo, Aswan and Abu Simbel (including Abu Simbel Temple).

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At a glance

Duration: 12 days
Confirmation: Confirmed within 48 hours
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Your group only
People per booking: 1–15
Guide: Arabic, English
Operated by: Luxor Travels

Ages: Infants (0–4 years) · Children (5–11 years) · Adults (12–99 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Hotel pickup and drop-off
Included: Transport by air-conditioned vehicle
Included: Lunch
Included: Dinner
Included: Meals as per itinerary (B=breakfast, L=lunch, D=dinner)
Included: Breakfast
Included: 12 nights accommodation
Included: Qualified Egyptologist guide

Not included

Not included: Gratuities

Itinerary

Day 1 · Cairo Airport

Luxor Travels

Passing by

Luxor travels
Cairo

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You will be met and assisted by one of our representatives at the airport of Cairo who will escort you to your hotel for a night in Cairo.

Day 2 · Giza : Pyramids - Great Sphinx - The Museum

Giza

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Today you enjoy a guided day tour of Cairo. Your first stop will be at Giza Plateau, where you visit the Pyramids and see the mighty Sphinx. Then you visit the National Archaeological Museum. Overnight in Cairo (Meals included: B).
The Pyramids Of Giza

2 hours Admission included

In the morning you will be picked up from your accommodation for a guided tour of Giza. Your first stop will be at Giza Plateau, where one of the remaining wonders of the Ancient World, the Pyramids of Giza, still stands. You visit the Pyramids and enjoy panoramic views from the western plateau, then continue down the valley where the guardian of this Mortuary complex, the mighty Sphinx, stands with great pride.
Great Sphinx

30 min Admission included

the guardian of this Mortuary complex, the mighty Sphinx, stands with great pride
The Egyptian Museum in Cairo

2 hours Admission included

spanning a period of over 50 centuries. The Museum has the world’s largest and richest collection of Egyptian Antiquities, among them the priceless collection of King Tut

Day 3 · Oasis of Bahariya

Bahariya Oasis Guide

Passing by

In the morning you start a desert safari to the Oasis of Bahariya. There you visit the Temple of Ain El Muftella, a Roman water source and the Tomb of Bannantiu. Overnight in a hotel in Bahariya (Meals included: BLD).

Day 4 · Oasis of Farafra

Farafra

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You drive to the Oasis of Farafra where you have lunch and continue your safari through the Black Desert to the White Desert. At night you will find a place to spend the night in the open air and enjoy a BBQ-dinner (Meals included: BLD).
Black Desert

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Black Desert
White Desert

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White Desert, About 45 km north of Farafra, Farafra 12655 Egypt

Day 5 · Oasis of Dakhla

Dakhla Oasis

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Today you drive to the Oasis of Dakhla. There you visit El Qasr. Overnight in a hotel in Dakhla (Meals included: BLD).

Day 6 · Oasis of Kharga

Al-Khargah Oasis

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After breakfast you drive to the Oasis of Kharga. Here, you visit one of the oldest Christian cemeteries in the world, the Necropolis of El Bagawat. Overnight in a hotel in Kharga (Meals included: BLD).

Day 7 · Kharga To Luxor

Kharga

Passing by

Today you continue your journey to Luxor, where you check into your hotel and have the rest of the day free at leisure (Meals included: BD).

Day 8 · Luxor West Bank

Luxor

Passing by

After breakfast you begin your day tour of the West Bank of Luxor with a visit of the Colossi of Memnon. Then you visit the Valley of the Kings, the most famous concentration of royal tombs. Then you continue to the Temple of Queen Hatshepsut. After touring the sites you can spend the rest of the day at leisure. Overnight in Luxor hotel (Meals included: BD).
Colossi of Memnon

20 min Admission included

the Colossi of Memnon, the two largest ancient statues in Egypt, which date back to the era of King Amenhotep III.
Valley of the Kings

2 hours Admission included

First you will be transported to the Necropolis of Thebes, the Valley of the Kings on the West Bank of Luxor. This ancient necropolis is a must-see for Luxor travelers. It consists of tombs embedded in the mountain Thebes. Here, you visit 3 tombs of various dynasties. Your Egyptologist tour guide will be on hand to recommend and advise you as to which tombs to visit
Tomb of Ramses III

25 min Admission included

The tomb of Ramesses III, designated as KV 11, is a complex system in the Valley of the Kings. It has been known since antiquity,the wonderful decorations include colourful painted sunken reliefs featuring the traditional ritual texts (Litany of Ra, Book of Gates etc) and Ramses before the gods. Unusual here are the secular scenes, in the small side rooms of the entrance corridor, showing foreign tributes, such as highly detailed pottery imported from the Aegean, the royal armoury, boats and, in the last of these side chambers, the blind harpists that gave the tomb one of its alternative names: ‘Tomb of the Harpers’
Tomb of Ramses IV

25 min Admission included

The tomb of Ramses IV (KV 2) in the Valley of the Kings is rather different than most other tombs built here. This tomb is by far the most spectacular of the other tombs you will see. The hieroglyphics on the wall depict scenes from the Litany of Ra, Book of the Dead, Book of Caverns, the Book of the Heavens, Book of Amduat, and the Book of the Night. The blue and white colors on the walls inside the burial chamber are very vibrant and you can see the king's sarcophagus made of rose-colored granite. There is also a beautiful scene of goddess Nut on the ceiling, where she is depicted swallowing the sun, and it traveling through her stomach, for Nut to give birth to it.
Tomb of Merenptah

25 min Admission included

n Egyptian mythology, Ptah is the demiurge of Memphis, god of craftsmen and architects. In the or simply in its falcon form of the new deity, began to be placed in tombs to accompany and protect the dead on their journey to the West of Luxor .Tomb 8, which is located in the Valley of the Kings, was the burial place of the Pharaoh Merneptah and is the model of royal tombs Merneptah was a son of Ramesses II and Queen Isis-Nofret.the tomb was discovered by Howard Carter in 1903. Of coursethere is a material decrease in the number of lateral rooms, and a dramatic increase in the height of the corridors and rooms. He did away with the jogged axis used since the time of Horemheb and instead built the entire tomb on a single axis. Also, for the first time, the entrance was made considerably wider than earlier tombs .
Tomb of King Tutankhamun (KV62)

25 min Admission not included

Entrance fees to the tomb of Tutankhamun300.00 EGP) (optional)

King Tutankhamun, the most famous king in the world. This young king from the New Kingdom was around 10 years old when he ascended the throne and died when he was only 19. You will get the chance to be face to face with his royal mummy in his tomb in the Valley of the Kings
Temple of Hatshepsut

one hour Admission included

After visiting the tombs you will be transported to the Temple of Queen Hatshepsut (Deir el Bahari), the only woman ever to reign over Egypt as Pharaoh. This queen was an ancestor of King Tutankhamun and belonged to the same dynasty.Temple of Queen Hatshepsut, the only woman ever to reign over Egypt as Pharaoh

Day 9 · Aswan : Temple of Philae - Aswan High Dam

Luxor

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After breakfast you will go to Aswan, where you check into your 3-night Nile cruise. Here you visit Philae Temple and the two Aswan dams. Rest of the day free at leisure on your cruise ship (Meals included: BLD).
Temple of Philae

2 hours Admission included

the Temple of Philae, which was built in honour of goddess Isis. After this visit you will go to the High Dam, an engineering miracle used as an embankment dam situated across the Nile River, built in the 1960’s to protect Egypt from annual floods.

You will be transferred back to the cruise ship for lunch, where you can also enjoy cruise activities and dinner in the evening. Spend the night on board in Aswan.
Aswan High Dam

20 min Admission included

you will go to the High Dam, an engineering miracle used as an embankment dam situated across the Nile River, built in the 1960’s to protect Egypt from annual floods.

Day 10 · Aswan : Abu Simbel Temple Complex

Aswan

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Early in the morning you will be transferred to Abu Simbel by car. After arrival you enjoy your guided tour of the Temples of Abu Simbel. Then you will be taken back to Aswan to you start your Nile cruise (Meals included: BLD).
Abu Simbel Temple

2 hours Admission included

It is an archaeological site located in the belly of the mountain, south of Aswan

made up of two large temples carved into the rock. It was built by King Ramses II in 1250 BC These two temples were among the greatest temples in ancient Egypt. They are usually called the "Great Temple of Abu Simbel" and the "Little Temple of Abu Simbel," both of which are more spacious and grandiose than all the Egyptian rock temples of all times. There are six statues at the entrance to the other temple, four of them of Ramses II and two of his wife Nefertari.

Day 11 · Aswan : Temple of Kom Ombo - Temple of Horus

Aswan

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Today you visit the Temple of Kom Ombo, which is dedicated to the crocodile god Sobek, and the Temple of Edfu which is dedicated to Horus, the falcon-headed god. You continue your cruise to Luxor, where you can spend the rest of your day free at leisure (Meals included: BLD).
Kom Ombo Temple

2 hours Admission included

In Kom Ombo you will visit the Temple of Kom Ombo, which is dedicated to the crocodile god Sobek
Edfu Temple

2 hours Admission included

Edfu to visit the Temple of Edfu which is dedicated to Horus, the falcon-headed god. This is quite a young temple and is well-preserved making it very impressive.

At every site you will get information from your Egyptologist tour guide and you will get free time to explore the ancient monuments by yourself.

Day 12 · Edfu To Luxor East Bank [Karnak & Luxor Temples ]

Luxor

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After breakfast you disembark your cruise ship to enjoy a guided day tour of the East Bank of Luxor with a visit to Karnak and Luxor Temples. After this visit you will be transferred to a Luxor port for your departure as conclusion of your Egypt adventure (Meals included: B).
The Karnak Temple

2 hours Admission included

Temple of Amun, also known as Karnak Temples. You visit what is considered to be one of the world's greatest architectural masterpieces, namely the complex of Karnak Temples on the East Bank of Luxor. Karnak is a complex of temples built in different reigns, starting with the Avenue of Sphinxes, the Hypostyle Hall with its 134 gigantic columns, the Obelisks of Queen Hatshepsut and Tutomosis I, the Temple of Amon adorned with lotus and papyrus designs, the Granite Scarbeus of Amenophis III and the Sacred Lake. Karnak beats every other pharaonic monument: it is simply one of the most beautiful ancient monuments in Egypt
Luxor Temple

2 hours Admission included

Luxor Temple, which is dedicated to the Theben Triad of Amun-Ra, Mut and Khonsu. There you will see the granite statues of Ramses the Great. These ancient temples are a must-see for Luxor travelers.

Meeting point and pickup

The operator picks every participant up from their accommodation or the points below.

Pickup points

Pyramid Giza City Inn
Cairo Marriott Hotel
Giza Pyramids View Guest House
Giza Pyramids Inn
Cairo Pyramids Hotel
Marriott Mena House, Cairo
Sheraton Cairo Hotel & Casino
Intercontinental Cairo Semiramis By IHG
Sofitel Cairo Nile El Gezirah
Sofitel Cairo Downtown Nile
Le Meridien Pyramids Hotel & Spa

and 4 more pickup points

You must contact the local supplier for exact pick-up time and location (contact details will be

provided on your voucher)

Using your ticket

Please note: entrance tickets and transport included.
If there is any unforeseen event, such as delay or schedule change of flight, train or cruise ship, or extreme weather conditions, the local service provider reserves the right to make a change in the itinerary and offer an alternative that suits the situation at hand.
If you will not be arriving at your destination within the specified reconfirmation period, please reconfirm with the local service provider prior to travel, or upon arrival at your destination. Please note that departure times and locations may vary slightly.
You MUST confirm and obtain any visa requirements prior to border crossing. All visa requirements are the sole responsibility of the traveler
Travel Tip: Due to very low wages, "Baksheesh" or tips/gratuities are an integral part of life in Egypt. It is useful to carry small notes with you at all times. If you are unsure who, or how much to tip, please do not hesitate to ask your tour guide for guidance.

Hotel pickups commence prior to this time, you must contact the local service provider to verify your exact pickup time.