Duration
1 Day Trip
Tour Type
Private
Transportation
Bus
Description
2-Day Tour to Aswan and Abu Simbel Temple from Luxor – Unforgettable Nile Adventure Embark on a 2-day tour to Aswan and Abu Simbel temple from Luxor, combining history, culture, and breathtaking landscapes. This private guided trip lets you explore Aswan’s treasures on the first day before witnessing the awe-inspiring Abu Simbel temples on the second—an ideal itinerary for travelers seeking a deep dive into Egypt’s wonders.
Day 1: Discover Aswan’s Highlights
Your journey begins with a scenic train ride from Luxor to Aswan. Upon arrival, your Egyptologist guide will lead you through Aswan’s top attractions, including:
- Philae Temple: A stunning island temple dedicated to the goddess Isis.
- The High Dam: A modern engineering marvel controlling the Nile’s flow.
- Unfinished Obelisk: A glimpse into ancient stone-carving techniques.
- Felucca Ride: A relaxing sail on the Nile, offering picturesque views.
Spend the night in Aswan, preparing for an early trip to Abu Simbel the next morning.
Day 2: Explore Abu Simbel Temple from Luxor
After breakfast, travel to Abu Simbel, home to two massive rock temples built by Ramses II. Marvel at the towering statues guarding the entrance and explore the intricately carved interiors. These UNESCO-listed temples were relocated to save them from Lake Nasser’s rising waters—a true testament to human ingenuity.
Why You’ll Love This Trip
- Private guided tour with an expert Egyptologist for personalized insights.
- Comfortable air-conditioned transport for a hassle-free experience.
- Visit iconic landmarks, including Aswan and Abu Simbel temple from Luxor.
- Scenic train and road journeys showcasing Egypt’s countryside.
- Includes breakfast and seamless logistics for a stress-free adventure.
What’s Included Aswan and Abu Simbel temple from Luxor
- 1 Night Accommodation at 5 stars- hotel with Breakfast.
- All the transfers by a private air-conditioned Vehicle.
- 1 breakfast, 2 lunches
- First class Train Tickets (Seated Train)
- All the sightseeing tours (private tours).
- All the sightseeing tours as in the itinerary.
- English speaking Egyptologist guide during your excursions.
- Entrance fees (Tickets) to all the sites as indicated in the itinerary
- Bottled water during the tour
- Felucca ride in Aswan for 1 hour
- All taxes & service charge
Exclusions Aswan and Abu Simbel temple
- Any optional tours
- Personal Spending
- Tipping
Pricing & Children Policy
Prices are in USD per person (excluding peak seasons like Christmas & Easter).
- 0 – 1.99 yrs: Free
- 2 – 5.99 yrs: 25% of adult price
- 6 – 11.99 yrs: 50% of adult price
- 12+ yrs: Full price
Note: Children sharing a room with parents (max 2 per room) qualify for discounted rates.
Book Your Aswan and Abu Simbel Temple from Luxor Tour Today!
Experience ancient wonders, Nile serenity, and expert-guided exploration on this unforgettable 2-day trip from Luxor. Perfect for history lovers and adventure seekers alike!
Tour Plan
At early morning Luxor and Aswan Travel representative will transfer you to Luxor station to ride your train to Aswan.
Upon arrival to Aswan station Luxor and Aswan Travel tour guide will escorted you to visit the island of Philae was the center for worship of the goddess Isis and attracted pilgrims from all over the ancient world. The original island is now completely submerged under the waters of Lake Nasser, but in spectacular rescue operation, the great temples and monuments of Philae were pulled out of the water and re-erected on a nearby island now renamed Philae.
This beautiful temple complex is one of the most picturesque in all over Egypt; Philae was one of the last outposts of Egyptian religion surviving two centuries after the roman converted to Christianity. The sacred island attracted many Greek and Romans pilgrims who came to pray for healing from the mysterious Egyptian goddess ISIS.
The temple of Philae were finally closed in 6th century AD by order of emperor Justinian, some chambers were converted for Christian worship and Coptic community lived on the island until the coming of Islam.
After that you will visit Aswan High Dam is an embankment dam built across the Nile in Aswan between 1960 and 1971.the dame control flooding, provide increased water storage for irrigation and generate hydroelectricity, the dam was seen as pivotal to Egypt’s planned industrialization. The high dam has had a significant effect on the economy and culture of Egypt.
Aswan High Dam is one of the most important achievements of the last century in egypt.it contains 18 times the material used in building the great pyramid of Cheops at Giza.
Then visit the unfinished obelisk is the largest known ancient obelisk It is nearly one third larger than any ancient Egyptian obelisk ever erected. If finished it would have measured around 42 m (approximately 137 feet) and would have weighed nearly 1,090 metric tons (1,200 tons)
Afternoon time enjoy Felucca ride to see the botanical Garden and Agha Khan Mausoleum (from the Nile no entry).
After the tour your guide will drop you to your hotel. For Overnight
Meals Included
Lunch
At early morning you will be accompanied by your tour guide to visit the most remarkable temples of Abu Simbel with their unique style, consider the largest rock cut temple in the world and the masterpieces of ancient Egypt. They reflect the glory and grandeur of ancient Egypt. Was built by Ramses the second, the most powerful and celebrated ruler of ancient Egypt, the pharaoh also known as Ramses the great was the third of the 19th dynasty of Egypt and ruled at 12 century BC for 67 years.
The Egyptian government and UNESCO decided to co-operate in order to save these temples from the flood.
The gigantic rock temple of Ramses the great was cut out of the rock during the construction of the Aswan high dam and relocated to a safe place later on.
The temple was positioned in such a way that the miracle of the sun seen in the past can be experienced today. Twice a year.
The rays of the sun fall into the sanctuary and illuminate the statues of the gods and king Ramses the great.
The temple of Ramses 11 was dedicated to the four universal gods Ptah, Re-Hor-Akhty ,Amun-Re and Ramses himself.
The great Abu Simbel called the sun temple of Ramses 11, 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 Ramses 11 and that of Nefertari, bring Ramses and Nefertari, Hathor and the sun temple together as one.
Transfer to Aswan station to travel back to Luxor and transfer to your hotel in Luxor.
Meals Included
Breakfast
Lunch
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