Tour to Abu Simbel and Aswan from Luxor

Southern Egypt in Two Days

Tour to Abu Simbel and Aswan from Luxor

Private 2-Day Tour with Hotel, Guide and Transfers

The Tour to Abu Simbel and Aswan from Luxor combines Aswan’s essential sights with the temples of Ramesses II and Queen Nefertari. Travel privately, stay one night in Aswan and visit Philae Temple, the High Dam, the Unfinished Obelisk and Abu Simbel.

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Local experts since 2007 • Private Egyptologist • No shopping stops

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2
daysComplete
journey

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1
nightAswan hotel
included

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PrivateGuide &
vehicle

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AswanMain
sights

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Abu
SimbelTwo
temples

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LunchBoth days
included

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DETAILED ITINERARY

Tour to Abu Simbel and Aswan from Luxor Itinerary

Explore Aswan on Day 1, stay overnight, then visit Abu Simbel and return privately to Luxor on Day 2.

Day 1: Luxor to Aswan

Private transfer, Aswan sightseeing and hotel stay.

Day 01

Luxor Pickup & Drive to Aswan

Private vehicle and Egyptologist+

Your guide and driver meet you at your Luxor hotel or Nile cruise. Travel south to Aswan in a private air-conditioned vehicle.

🚗 Private transfer☀ Morning departure

Stop 1

High Dam & Unfinished Obelisk

Modern engineering and ancient stonework+

See the Aswan High Dam and Lake Nasser. Afterwards, examine quarry marks at the Unfinished Obelisk.

🎟 Tickets included♙ Private guide

Stop 2

Philae Temple

Boat ride to Agilkia Island+

Cross by motorboat to Philae Temple and explore the sanctuary of Isis, its pylons, courtyards and reliefs.

⛵ Boat included🎟 Ticket included

Stop 3

Nubian Village & Aswan Hotel

Nile scenery and local culture+

Enjoy a felucca or motorboat ride toward a colourful Nubian village. Afterwards, check in at your Aswan hotel.

⛵ Boat trip🍽 Lunch included🏨 Overnight

Day 2: Abu Simbel & Return to Luxor

Early private departure to the rock-cut temples.

Day 02

Aswan to Abu Simbel

Approximately three hours by road+

After breakfast, travel through the Nubian desert to Abu Simbel in your private vehicle.

🍳 Breakfast🚗 Private transfer

Stop 4

Abu Simbel Temples

Ramesses II and Queen Nefertari+

Visit the Great Temple of Ramesses II and the Temple of Hathor and Queen Nefertari. Learn about their history, solar alignment and UNESCO relocation. Read our Abu Simbel Temple guide.

🎟 Tickets included♙ Guided visit

Return

Lunch & Return to Luxor

Private hotel or cruise drop-off+

Enjoy lunch, then travel privately through Aswan to your Luxor hotel or Nile cruise.

🍽 Lunch included🚗 Luxor drop-off

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TOUR HIGHLIGHTS

Places Included in This Two-Day Tour

Five memorable experiences connect Aswan, Nubian culture and Abu Simbel.

ASWAN

High Dam

See Lake Nasser and one of modern Egypt’s major projects.

Explore the High Dam →

AGILKIA ISLAND

Philae Temple

Cross by boat to the sanctuary of Isis.

Explore Philae →

ASWAN QUARRIES

Unfinished Obelisk

See how ancient monumental stone was shaped.

NUBIAN CULTURE

Nubian Village

Enjoy colourful local surroundings beside the Nile.

Discover Aswan →

ABU SIMBEL

Ramesses II & Nefertari

Explore both monumental rock-cut temples.

October–April

US$ 470

Per person

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Holiday supplements may apply during Christmas, New Year and Easter.

WHAT IS INCLUDED

Tour Inclusions and Exclusions

The Price Includes

Luxor pickup and drop-off
Private air-conditioned vehicle
Private English-speaking Egyptologist
Entrance tickets to all listed sites
Philae and Nubian Village boat trips
One Aswan hotel night with breakfast
Lunch on both days
Bottled water, taxes and service charges

The Price Does Not Include

Drinks at restaurants
Personal expenses
Gratuities
Optional excursions
Anything not mentioned as included

PLAN WITH CONFIDENCE

Explore Southern Egypt with Reliable Information

Learn more in our Aswan travel guide, browse Egyptian temple guides, or review the UNESCO Nubian Monuments listing.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Aswan and Abu Simbel Tour from Luxor FAQ

Is this a private tour?+

Yes. The vehicle, driver and Egyptologist are private for your party.

Is the Aswan hotel included?+

Yes. One hotel night with breakfast is included.

How long is the drive to Abu Simbel?+

Approximately three hours each way from Aswan, depending on conditions.

Are tickets and boat rides included?+

Yes. The listed admissions and boat trips are included.

Can vegetarian meals be arranged?+

Yes. Request them when booking.

Can the itinerary order change?+

Yes, to match opening times, road permits and operating conditions.

TRAVELLER REVIEWS

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Excellent guide! We had a great time with him. I recommend Aly to 100000%!!She is a very nice person and very funny haha! Thank you very much Aly for this trip ☺️
  
 
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Ali is amazing as a guide our trip was really interesting and if you want to return with full knowledge and memory choose ALI “Yalla HABIBI”
  
 
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   Sarah 
 
 
 
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Super cultured, super accommodating, super safe, we are perfectly welcomed in the group, even when we come solo and feel that it is not only their job but also their pleasure to share with us! See you very soon
  
 
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 Verified Very nice trip!
Very nice organization. Our guide Aly was really great. Aly was very attentive and his explanations were really interesting.
  
 
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 Verified A thoughtful and interesting guide.
Ali is an excellent guide.The explanations are good.The history of ancient Egypt is developed throughout the visits: there is a real coherence in the narrative.With Ali everything is easy, he knows everyone and we just had to be guided.A big thank you for his smile and kindness.
  
 
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Aly is an excellent guide , caring and passionate! He was able to adapt to the whole family and we had a great stay with him. Recommend with your eyes closed!
  
 
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Thanks to Ali who managed to make us discover the riches of the history of his country. He is passionate and exciting, friendly and perfectly organized our father’s birthday cake. Thank you again. I recommend it with my eyes closed.
  
 
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   Nadege L 
 
 
 
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A perfect stay!Well organized and accompanied tours.Thank you Aly for being our guide all week.
  
 
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Great trip!Aly is a great guide, attentive, cultured, passionate.Thank you to him for this great week of discovery of this beautiful country.Loïc
  
 
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Aly is really a great guide, caring, passionate! It made our stay, an unforgettable one! Thank you for everything, I really recommend!