If you want to experience the ultimate historical journey through Upper Egypt, booking our private trip to Abu Simbel and Aswan is the perfect choice. This comprehensive 2-day excursion combines the majestic temples along the Nile with the jaw-dropping sun monuments of King Ramses II. Because you travel in a private air-conditioned vehicle, you can skip the crowded public transport and move at your own comfortable pace. Furthermore, this clear itinerary includes a relaxing overnight stay in a quality hotel. Therefore, you can explore every famous archaeological landmark safely and enjoy a wonderful holiday.

Many international travelers dream of standing in front of the giant rock-cut statues near the southern border. Fortunately, our well-planned private trip to Abu Simbel and Aswan connects these distant desert destinations effortlessly through quick highways. While you enjoy the golden landscape views along the road, our professional team handles all hotel and transfer logistics smoothly. Additionally, you can easily combine this experience with our other classic Multi Day Tour packages to discover more historic cities. Therefore, you do not have to worry about ticket lines during your vacation.

Tour Details

Day 1: Nile Temples & Aswan Highlights

Our friendly representative picks you up from your hotel lobby in Luxor at 7:00 AM. Therefore, you will enjoy a comfortable private drive south to begin your remarkable trip.

First, you will arrive in Edfu to visit the majestic Temple of Horus. Because this building represents the best-preserved ancient cult sanctuary in Egypt, it is highly famous worldwide. Next, your private guide explains how the falcon-headed deity historically defeated the god Seth according to classic mythology.

Consequently, you will continue your road journey to explore the unique Temple of Kom Ombo. This incredible structure stands on high grounds directly overlooking the beautiful Nile River. Furthermore, it features a rare double entrance design dedicated to both the crocodile god Sobek and the falcon god Haroeris.

Afterward, you will drive into the beautiful city of Aswan to enjoy a fresh hot lunch at a quality local restaurant. Your afternoon includes exploring the famous High Dam, which protected Egypt from annual floods. Additionally, you will visit the giant Unfinished Obelisk. Historical experts believe this monument belongs to Queen Hatshepsut during the 18th Dynasty. Finally, our driver transfers you directly to your Aswan hotel check-in for a restful overnight stay.

Meals Included: Lunch

Day 2: The Majestic Abu Simbel Temples & Return

Your professional guide and driver meet you at the hotel lobby at 4:00 AM to pick up your breakfast box. Therefore, you will embark on a spectacular morning drive straight to explore the world-famous Temples of Abu Simbel.

These massive rock-cut masterpieces reflect the peak of New Kingdom architectural glory. Specifically, your expert historian highlights the colossal Great Temple of Ramses II, which is also called the Sun Temple. Next, you will walk inside the beautiful Temple of Queen Nefertari, built carefully to honor the goddess Hathor. You will learn the incredible story of how UNESCO safely relocated these massive stone structures in 1960.

Consequently, you will drive back north to enjoy a fresh hot lunch at a local restaurant in Aswan. Finally, our professional driver transfers you comfortably back to your hotel lobby in Luxor to conclude your unforgettable tour.

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch

Departure & Return Location

From your hotel in Luxor

Departure Time

Start from 7.30 AM

Price

Number of Persons	Price Per Person (USD)	Availability
1 Person (Single)	$660	Available Now
2 to 3 Persons	$415	Best Choice
4 to 6 Persons	$340	Group Discount
7 to 9 Persons	$250	Special Offer

Price Includes

Price Excludes

Itinerary

Day 1Luxor to Aswan Sightseeing Tours

07:00 AM you will be meet and assisted at your hotel in Luxor and transferred to Edfu around an hour drive south of Luxor. Arrival in Edfu where you can visit the majestic Temple of Edfu that dedicated to Horus which is considered by most to be the best preserved cult temple in Egypt. According to the Egyptian myths, it was the place where the falcon-headed god Horus revenged the murder of his father Osiris by killing Seth.
Then continue your day tour to Kom Ombo around 45 minutes driving from Eduf Arrival Kom Ombo transfer to see the Temple of Kom Ombo standing on high grounds overlooking The Nile.
continue your tour to Aswan to enjoy a day tour in the amazing city of Aswan, visiting the High Dam, an engineering miracle built in 1960 protecting Egypt from annual floods from the Nile. Then proceed to visit the Unfinished Obelisk which shows the techniques used by the ancient Egyptians to cut obelisks. Most probably this obelisk belongs to Queen Hatshepsut, one of the rulers of the 18th Dynasty and the royal wife of king Tuthmosis II. This queen was the owner of her Temple in the eastern bank of Luxor.back to your hotel in Aswan overnight stay

Meals: Lunch

Day 2Abu Simbel Trip from Aswan

04:00 am –breakfast , then you will be accompanied by your guide and driver to visit the two Temples of Abu Simbel, with their unique style, are considered to be the masterpieces of ancient Egypt. They reflect the glory and grandeur of the new Kingdom. The Egyptian government and UNESCO decided to co-operate in order to save these temples from the flood. The Temple of Ramsses II was dedicated to the four universal gods Ptah, Re-Her-Akhtey, Amun-Re, and to Ramsses II himself. The great Abu Simbel temple is also called The Sun Temple of Ramssess II.The Temple of Queen Nefertari is also Called Temple of Hathor who was the wife of the Sun God so in a symbolic way, the two Temples, that of Ramsses II and that of Nefertari, bring Ramesses II, Nefertari, Hathor and the Sun God together as one. Lunch at local restaurant in Aswan back to your hotel in Luxor

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch