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3 Day Luxor and Aswan With Abu Simbel
Discover Luxor, Aswan & Abu Simbel over 3 days on a private proposed itinerary linking Karnak Temple, Luxor Temple, Valley of the Kings, Temple of Hatshepsut, with ground transfers, domestic travel segments, and guided sightseeing confirmed to match your dates.
3 days · 2 nightsLuxor, Aswan & Abu SimbelPrivate planningPersonal quotation
A closer look.
This 3-day proposed journey brings together Luxor, Aswan & Abu Simbel through a structured daily sequence covering Karnak Temple, Luxor Temple, Valley of the Kings, Temple of Hatshepsut, Colossi of Memnon. It balances guided archaeological visits with practical transit planning—whether your route uses private overland vehicles, domestic flights, rail segments, or Nile cruise nights as outlined in the day-by-day schedule.
All accommodation categories, domestic flight or train availability, cruise embarkation berths, and monument admission tickets are verified and itemized in your personal written quotation before booking. Photographs accompanying this itinerary illustrate the destinations and landmarks along the route and do not depict a specific guaranteed hotel, aircraft, or cruise vessel.
- Karnak Temple
- Luxor Temple
- Valley of the Kings
- Temple of Hatshepsut
- Colossi of Memnon
A glimpse of the journey.
Destination photographs for inspiration. Select a photo to view it full size in a new tab. Photo credits and image changes.
Your itinerary.
A proposed sequence to discuss, with availability and practical arrangements confirmed before booking.
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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. Conclude the day's scheduled programme with a comfortable transfer to your overnight accommodation or onward travel connection as itemized in your quotation.
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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. Conclude the day's scheduled programme with a comfortable transfer to your overnight accommodation or onward travel connection as itemized in your quotation.
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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. Conclude the day's scheduled programme with a comfortable transfer to your overnight accommodation or onward travel connection as itemized in your quotation.
Included in the proposal.
- Private air-conditioned road transfers from the agreed Luxor, Aswan & Abu Simbel pickup point and back
- Private historical guiding or excursion coordination in the language specified in your written quotation
- Route planning and scheduling across all stages listed in the confirmed programme
- Domestic flight or rail segments where expressly verified and itemized in your written quotation
- Overnight hotel or cruise accommodation for 2 nights 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
- Monument entrance tickets, special interior tickets (such as inside the pyramids or Tutankhamun's tomb), and optional activities unless expressly itemized in your quotation
- Domestic flights, train tickets, or overnight hotel accommodation unless specifically listed in your confirmed quote
- Meals, restaurant beverages, personal shopping, and optional equipment rentals unless itemized
- Gratuities for guides, drivers, and crew
The practical details.
Pacing, walking surfaces and sun exposure
Archaeological sites and desert viewpoints involve uneven stone underfoot, steps, and open sun exposure. Wear comfortable closed-toe walking shoes, carry sun protection and water, and let us know in advance if anyone in your party has mobility considerations.
Illustrative photography and quotation transparency
All photographs displayed with this tour come from our licensed regional photo pool to illustrate the landscapes and monuments along the route; they do not depict an allocated vehicle, hotel room, or named cruise ship. Every service, transfer leg, and ticket inclusion is confirmed in writing before you commit.
The written quotation takes precedence over this suggested programme. Check the final services, guiding arrangements and any optional costs before confirming.
Good to know.
Are monument entrance tickets and meals included automatically?
The published itinerary describes the route and sightseeing sequence rather than a fixed ticket bundle. Your personal quotation clearly itemizes which entrance fees, local boat crossings, meals, and transport segments are included so there are no surprises on the day.
Can pickup times and pacing be adjusted for our group?
Yes. Because ground touring and transfers are arranged privately for your party, start times, rest stops, and time spent at individual landmarks can be adapted around your hotel location, flight or port schedule, and walking pace.
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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