Private Full Day Tour to Luxor from Aswan by Car
Discover the monuments of ancient Egypt on a private journey from Aswan to the historic city of Luxor.
This private full day tour to Luxor from Aswan takes you across the west and east banks of the Nile to explore the most significant pharaonic sites in Egypt. A dedicated driver and guide accompany you throughout the day, making every stop personal and unhurried. The experience covers royal tombs, a temple built by a female pharaoh, colossal statues, and two of Egypt's most celebrated temple complexes.
The journey begins early in the morning with a comfortable car transfer from Aswan to Luxor, covering approximately 215 kilometers along the Nile Valley. The route itself offers views of the Egyptian countryside and the agricultural landscape that has surrounded the river for thousands of years.
On the west bank, the tour focuses on the necropolis of ancient Thebes, where generations of pharaohs chose to be buried. On the east bank, attention shifts to the great religious centers that defined the spiritual life of New Kingdom Egypt.
Lunch at a local restaurant in Luxor gives you a moment to rest before continuing to the east bank sites. The day concludes with a return drive to Aswan, arriving in the evening.
Tour Highlights
Explore the Valley of the Kings, where tombs of rulers including Tutankhamun and Ramesses VI are carved into the limestone cliffs.
Visit the Temple of Queen Hatshepsut, a remarkable three-tiered mortuary temple dedicated to the only woman who ruled Egypt as pharaoh for two decades.
Pass by the Colossi of Memnon, two massive stone statues that once guarded the mortuary temple of Amenhotep III.
Tour Karnak Temples, one of the largest religious complexes ever constructed, dedicated to the Theban triad of Amon, Mut, and Khonsu.
End the day at the Temple of Luxor, built by Amenhotep III and later expanded by Ramesses II, standing at the heart of the ancient city.
Travel privately with your own vehicle and guide, allowing you to set the pace and spend more time at sites that interest you most.
Enjoy lunch at a local restaurant in Luxor, included in the tour, providing a genuine taste of Egyptian hospitality midway through the day.
Itinerary
A Sun Pyramids Tours representative meets you at your hotel in Aswan and transfers you by private car to Luxor. The drive takes approximately three hours along the Nile Valley road.
Arrive on the west bank of Luxor and enter the Valley of the Kings. You will visit a selection of royal tombs, which may include those of Tutankhamun, Ramesses VI, Thutmosis III, and Amenhotep II, each decorated with elaborate painted reliefs.
Proceed to the terraced mortuary temple of Queen Hatshepsut at Deir el-Bahari, built around 1470 BC and considered one of the finest examples of ancient Egyptian architecture. On the way, stop at the Colossi of Memnon, twin seated statues that once flanked the entrance to Amenhotep III's funerary temple.
Cross to the east bank of the Nile and enjoy a included lunch at a local restaurant in Luxor. This break provides time to rest before the afternoon visits.
Visit the vast Karnak complex, a series of temples, pylons, obelisks, and sacred lakes built and expanded over more than 1,500 years. The Great Hypostyle Hall, with its 134 massive columns, is among the most photographed spaces in Egypt.
Complete the day with a visit to the Temple of Luxor, originally constructed by Amenhotep III during the 18th Dynasty and later enlarged by Ramesses II. After the visit, your driver transfers you back to your hotel in Aswan.
What Is Included
Included
- Private air-conditioned vehicle for transfers from Aswan to Luxor and back
- Professional licensed tour guide throughout the day
- Entrance fees to all listed sites
- Lunch at a local restaurant in Luxor
- Hotel pickup and drop-off in Aswan
Not Included
- Gratuities for the guide and driver
- Optional entry to the tomb of Tutankhamun (additional fee on site)
- Personal expenses and souvenirs
- Drinks not included with lunch
Important Information
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