The Best of Luxor and Aswan in 4-Day Tour from Luxor

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Temple of Philae, Island of Agilika, Aswan Egypt — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

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About this activity

See the monuments of ancient Luxor and Aswan on a private 4-day tour with an Egyptologist guide. Visit top Luxor attractions including the Valley of the Kings (Necropolis of Thebes), Temple of Hatshepsut (Deir el Bahari), Temple of Medinat Habu (Temple of Ramses III), Colossi of Memnon, Karnak and Luxor Temples, and the Luxor Museum. Then drive to Aswan to view the Aswan Dams, Philae Temple, and Abu Simbel Temple. Your tour includes entrance fees and transportation by private vehicle, and leaves you free to choose your accommodations and meals.

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At a glance

Duration: 4 days
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
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: Transport by air-conditioned vehicle
Included: Hotel/port pickup and drop-off
Included: Qualified Egyptologist guide

Not included

Not included: Food and drinks, unless specified
Not included: Accommodations
Not included: Any optional tours as mentioned in the itinerary

Itinerary

Day 1 · Luxor East Bank

Luxor Travels

Passing by

Luxor travels
Luxor

Passing by

In the morning, your guide meets you at the Luxor Airport or your Luxor hotel and takes you in a private air-conditioned vehicle to the Valley of the Kings, the royal necropolis of the capital of Thebes that has its tombs embedded in the mountain. Next, travel to the Temple of Queen Hatshepsut, the Temple of Ramses III (Medinat Habu), and the Colossi of Memnon.
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

In 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
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.

two vast 60-foot (18-meter) seated statues
Temple of Medinat Habu

one hour Admission included

Such as the Temple of Ramses III "Habu", one of the most important Pharaonic temples. Its establishment dates back to the era of the Twentieth Dynasty in ancient Egyptian history, and it had a special religious sanctity for the ancient Egyptians.

Day 2 · Luxor West Bank

Luxor

Passing by

Have the option to book a sunrise hot air balloon ride over the West Bank (additional cost). Then join your guide for your full-day tour of the Karnak Temples in the East Bank of Luxor, Continue to the Luxor Museum, Next up, visit the Luxor Temple
Stop 2

one hour Admission not included

In the early morning, take an optional hot air balloon ride (additional cost) over Luxor’s West Bank
The Karnak Temple

one hour 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

one hour 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
Luxor Museum

one hour Admission included

which includes artifacts from Tutankhamun’s tomb , which displays mummies, items from Tutankhamun's tomb, and more.

Day 3 · Luxor – Aswan

Aswan

Passing by

Travel from your hotel in Luxor to Aswan in the morning, a drive that takes between three to four hours. In Aswan, visit the Philae Temple and the Aswan High Dam, then have the rest of the day free.
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

25 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 4 · Aswan [ Abu Simbel ]

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.

Meeting point and pickup

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

Pickup points

Pavillon Winter Luxor
EL Gezira Gardens Hotel
Cleopatra Hotel Luxor
Sonesta St. George Hotel - Luxor
Steigenberger Nile Palace
Pyramids Luxor Hotel
Aracan Eatabe Luxor Hotel
Iberotel Luxor by JAZ
Egyptian Experience Resort Luxor
Gaddis Hotel Suites and Apartments
El Nakhil Hotel

and 5 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. This voucher will not be accepted if presented directly at the venue
A current valid passport is required on the day of travel
Comfortable walking shoes are recommended
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
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.

Cancellation

Free cancellation

If you cancel at least 6 full day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.<br>If you cancel between 2 and 6 day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a 50% refund.<br>If you cancel within 2 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.

If you cancel	You get back
At least 6 days before	100%
At least 2 days before	50%
Less than a day before	0%

Good to know

Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Passport name, number, and country is required at time of booking for all participants