3-Day Private Tour to Luxor and Aswan from Cairo with Domestic Flight
Fly to Aswan, discover Abu Simbel, and journey through Luxor's ancient wonders on a fully guided private itinerary.
This 3-day private tour to Luxor and Aswan from Cairo covers Egypt's most celebrated ancient sites with a domestic flight, first-class train travel, and 4-star hotel stays included. Every transfer, guide, and entrance is arranged so travelers can focus entirely on the experience.
The itinerary begins with a flight from Cairo to Aswan, where you visit the High Dam, the Unfinished Obelisk, and the island temple of Philae, dedicated to the goddess Isis. On the second day, an early drive takes you to Abu Simbel to stand before the colossal rock-cut temples of Ramesses II and Queen Nefertari before boarding a first-class train to Luxor.
The final day covers both banks of the Nile at Luxor, including the monumental Karnak Temple complex and the royal tombs in the Valley of the Kings on the West Bank. The Colossi of Memnon, the mortuary temple of Queen Hatshepsut at Deir el-Bahari, and Luxor Temple round out one of the most complete Egyptology experiences available in three days.
Tour Highlights
Visit the twin temples of Abu Simbel, the rock-cut masterpieces commissioned by Ramesses II, now a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Reach the Philae Temple by motorboat, exploring the island sanctuary of the goddess Isis on the waters of Lake Nasser.
Walk through Karnak's Hypostyle Hall with its 134 towering columns, one of the largest religious structures ever built.
Descend into four royal tombs in the Valley of the Kings, including the tomb of Tutankhamun with his royal mummy still in place.
View the mortuary temple of Queen Hatshepsut at Deir el-Bahari, the only woman to have ruled Egypt as Pharaoh.
Travel with a domestic flight from Cairo to Aswan and a first-class train from Aswan to Luxor, removing all logistical stress.
A certified Egyptologist guide accompanies you throughout all three days, providing historical and cultural context at every site.
Itinerary
Fly from Cairo to Aswan and begin with the Aswan High Dam, one of the largest embankment dams in the world, constructed on the Nile between 1960 and 1970. You then visit the Unfinished Obelisk, abandoned in the granite quarries due to a crack, which would have been the largest obelisk in ancient Egypt had it been completed. The day concludes with a motorboat ride to the island temple of Philae, dedicated to the goddess Isis, before an overnight stay at a 4-star hotel in Aswan.
An early departure takes you south to Abu Simbel, where two rock-cut temples stand as the defining achievement of Ramesses II's reign. The Great Temple was dedicated to Ptah, Re-Hor-Akhty, Amun-Ra, and Ramesses II himself, while the smaller temple honors Queen Nefertari in the form of the goddess Hathor. After the visit, you return to Aswan and board a first-class train to Luxor, where a 4-star hotel awaits for the night.
The morning begins at the Karnak Temple complex on the East Bank, a vast religious site built across successive reigns and featuring the Avenue of Sphinxes, the Hypostyle Hall, the obelisks of Hatshepsut and Thutmose I, the Temple of Amun, and the Sacred Lake. Luxor Temple, located in the center of the modern city, is also included in the East Bank visit.
The afternoon moves to the West Bank, starting with four royal tombs in the Valley of the Kings, including those of Ramesses III, Ramesses IX, Merneptah, and the optional tomb of Tutankhamun, whose mummy remains in the valley. The mortuary temple of Queen Hatshepsut at Deir el-Bahari follows, built into the cliffs of the Theban hills. The Colossi of Memnon, two massive seated statues of Amenhotep III, mark the end of the tour before the return journey to Cairo.
What Is Included and Excluded
Included
- Domestic round-trip flight from Cairo to Aswan
- First-class train ticket from Aswan to Luxor
- 2 nights accommodation in 4-star hotels (Aswan and Luxor)
- All transfers by private air-conditioned vehicle
- Certified Egyptologist guide throughout all 3 days
- Entrance fees to all listed sites
- Motorboat to Philae Temple island
- Early morning transport to Abu Simbel
Excluded
- International flights to and from Cairo
- Egypt entry visa fees
- Meals and beverages unless specified
- Optional hot air balloon ride over Luxor West Bank
- Optional entrance to Tutankhamun's tomb (additional fee)
- Personal travel insurance
- Gratuities for guide and driver
Important Information
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