2-Day Abu Simbel & Aswan Tour from Luxor

Philae, a Nubian village and Abu Simbel at dawn - all from your Luxor hotel

4.9 (413) • Multi-Day Packages • Multi Day Tours

From 380 USD / person

About this activity

2-day private trip from Luxor: Philae Temple, a Nubian village felucca ride, and an early-morning excursion to Abu Simbel. Entrance fees and lunches included.

Full description

A short, focused escape from Luxor for travelers who want to see Aswan and Abu Simbel without adding a full extra week to their trip. Day one takes you to Aswan for the Temple of Philae and a felucca ride to a Nubian village; day two is an early start to Abu Simbel's two colossal rock temples before returning to Luxor. Unlike most packages, entrance fees to every site on this itinerary are already included in the pri…

What's included

1 night in a boutique guesthouse in Aswan - modest facade, comfortable and characterful inside
Lunch at a local restaurant on both days
Entrance fees to Philae Temple and Abu Simbel included in the price
Private, English-speaking Egyptologist guide throughout
All transfers from your Luxor hotel in an air-conditioned vehicle

Not included

International flights to and from Egypt
Egypt entry visa
Tipping for your guide and driver
Optional activities not listed in the itinerary

About this activity

Private Tour

Multi-Day Packages

1 night in a boutique guesthouse in Aswan - modest facade, comfortable and characterful inside

Lunch at a local restaurant on both days

Entrance fees to Philae Temple and Abu Simbel included in the price

Private, English-speaking Egyptologist guide throughout

All transfers from your Luxor hotel in an air-conditioned vehicle

Highlights

✓Philae Temple and a felucca ride to a Nubian village on day one
✓An early-morning excursion to the colossal rock temples of Abu Simbel

Tour Itinerary & Map

1 Day 1 - Luxor to Aswan, Philae Temple & Nubian Village: An early pickup from your Luxor hotel for the drive to Aswan. Visit Philae Temple, dedicated to the goddess Isis, followed by lunch at a local restaurant. In the afternoon, a felucca ride carries you to a Nubian village for a glimpse of local life, before checking into your Aswan guesthouse.
2 Day 2 - Abu Simbel & Return to Luxor: A very early departure (with a breakfast box provided) for the scenic drive to Abu Simbel. Your guide walks you through the story of Ramses II and Queen Nefertari at the two rock-cut temples before a final lunch in Aswan and the drive back to Luxor.

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