5 Nights Luxor Aswan Abu Simbel from Hurghada

5 Nights Luxor Aswan Abu Simbel from Hurghada is the best way to explore the top attractions in Luxor, Aswan, and Abu Simbel. You will start your Egypt day tours with Dendera temple of the goddess Hathor. Then, you will visit Luxor, Egypt’s capital during the New Kingdom. Discover the Valley of Nobles, Valley of the Kings includes Tutankhamun tomb and Karnak complex of Amun. Your Egypt tour packages includes Esna temple of Khnum and Neith. Besides, Edfu temple of Horus before you reach Aswan attractions. Also, you will visit Ramesses the great temples at Abu Simbel in Nubia and Philae temple of Isis on Agilkia Island. During your Egypt tours, you will have time for Hot Air Balloon, Kayak, walk in nature and swim in the Nile. Contact us to learn about best things to do in Hurghada with Egy tour packages.

Tour Details

Duration: 6 Days / 5 Nights
Tour location: Hurghada – Dendera – Luxor – Esna – Edfu – Abu Simbel – Aswan
Tour availability: Daily upon request
Pick up& drop off: Hurghada hotels
Tour type: Private

Tour highlights

Luxor highlight

Dendera temple
Valley of the Kings
Valley of Nobles
Memnon Colossi
Karnak temple

Aswan highlight

Abu Simbel from Aswan
Philae temple

Inclusions

Round transfer with modern A/C Vehicle
Egyptologist English speaking tour guide
Entrance fee for all the sights mentioned in the program
2-night Luxor hotel
2-night Aswan hotel
1 Night Abu Simbel hotel
VIP train tickets from Aswan to Qena
Hot Air Balloon over Luxor west bank

Exclusions

tipping

Itinerary

Day 1: Hurghada to Luxor

Start your extraordinary Egypt vacation package as guide escorts you from your Hurghada hotel. Your journey to the ancient city of Luxor begins with exploration of one of the most important historical Egyptian sites.

En route, You will stop by the magnificent Dendera Temple, a remarkably preserved Greco-Roman temple complex dedicated to Hathor, the goddess of love, music, and motherhood. Meanwhile, the temple was a very important healing center in the past and the Heart chakra location.

Listen to your guide while explaining the intricate reliefs, vibrant astronomical ceilings, and the unique two Mammisi (birth house), offering profound insights into ancient Egyptian cosmology and religious devotion. Also, you have the chance to visit two out of 14 Crypts of the temple, climb to the ceiling to marvel at Osiris Myth and the Calendar.

Upon arrival in Luxor, known as the “world’s greatest open-air museum,” you will check into your hotel on Luxor west bank. A delicious lunch and dinner, featuring local and international cuisine, are included, as part of your comprehensive Egypt tour.

Meals: breakfast, lunch, dinner

Day 2: Luxor – Pharaohs’ Tombs, Colossal Statues, and Grand Temples

Begin your day with an exhilarating Luxor hot air balloon ride at sunrise, offering breathtaking aerial views of the ancient city. After returning to your hotel for breakfast, delve into Luxor’s iconic ancient Egyptian attractions.

The day continues with Luxor attractions tour on the West Bank, the ancient necropolis. Explore the legendary Valley of the Kings, visit three elaborate tombs of pharaohs like the tomb of Pharaoh Ramesses III, Ramesses IV, Ramesses IX, Merenptah, and Tausret tomb. Meanwhile, you add three more against charge such as the tomb of Tutankhamun, Ramesses V, and The Tomb of Seti I.

Next, visit the Valley of the Nobles, offering a glimpse into the daily lives and beliefs of high-ranking officials through their beautifully decorated private tombs. Actually, there are two amazing tombs you will visit, Sennefer tomb, and Rekhmire tomb.

Conclude your tour on Luxor west bank with a short at the imposing Memnon Colossi, two gigantic stone statues of Amenhotep III, once decorating the entrance of his Mortuary temple.

After having your lunch at a local restaurant, you will cross to the East Bank for Karnak Temple Complex. Actually, the temple was the most important cult temple in ancient Egypt during the New Kingdom, dedicated primarily to the Theban Triad of Amun-Ra, Mut, and Khonsu. Here you can explore plenty of sights like the Temple of Ramses III, the White Chapel of Senusret I and the Red Chapel of Hatshepsut at the Open=air Museum. Also, The Great Hypostyle Hal, Avenue of Sphinxes, Sacred Lake, and the Festival Hall of Thutmose III (Akh-Menu).

Conclude your day with a dinner at your hotel, and overnight stay.

Meals: breakfast, lunch, dinner

Day 3: Luxor to Aswan

After breakfast at your Luxor hotel, start your southward journey towards Aswan.” This day of travel is dedicated to visit two temples along the Nile.

Khnum temple

Your first stop is the elegant Esna Temple, dedicated to the ram-headed god Khnum, the creator god who fashioned humans on his potter’s wheel. Note its beautifully preserved hypostyle hall with its twenty-four columns, each crowned with unique floral capitals.

The temple is famous for its remarkably well-preserved astronomical ceiling depicting of zodiac signs, celestial deities, and constellations. Besides, the temple inscriptions include hymns to the gods of Esna, detailed descriptions of feasts held throughout the year, and scenes depicting Ptolemaic and Roman emperors making offerings to the gods.

Horus temple

Continue your journey to the intact Edfu Temple, one of Egypt’s most complete and impressive temples, dedicated to the falcon-headed god Horus. Explore the best-preserved pylon in Egypt, and the sanctuary where the sacred bark of Horus was housed. Moreover, the temple keeps the depiction of the cosmic battle between Horus and Seth.

Upon arrival in Aswan, you will check into your hotel for an overnight stay.

Meals: breakfast, lunch, dinner

Day 4: Aswan to Abu Simbel

Begin your day with a delightful breakfast at your Aswan hotel. Enjoy a unique and refreshing experience with a kayak excursion on the Nile River, paddling through its tranquil waters and soaking in the serene beauty of Aswan’s landscapes until lunchtime.

After a delicious meal, start your private transfer to the legendary Abu Simbel temples. This journey, approximately three and a half hours by private vehicle, includes a comfortable coffee break en route.

Upon arrival in Abu Simbel, you will check into your hotel. After dinner, prepare for an enchanting evening at the Abu Simbel Sound and Light Show. Witness the colossal temples illuminated against the night sky, as dramatic lighting and stirring narration bring the history and mythology of Ramses II and Nefertari to life

Return to your hotel for a peaceful overnight stay.

Meals: breakfast, lunch, dinner

Day 5: Abu Simbel to Aswan

Following breakfast and morning coffee at your Abu Simbel hotel, get ready for an early morning visit to Abu Simbel Temple Complex. These magnificent rock-cut temples, a UNESCO World Heritage site, are a testament to ancient Egyptian engineering and artistic prowess.

Marvel at the Great Temple of Ramses II, with its four colossal seated statues of the pharaoh guarding the entrance, and explore its inner chambers adorned with battle scenes and religious carvings.

Next, explore the elegant Temple of Hathor and Nefertari (the Small Temple), dedicated to Ramses II’s beloved chief queen. Both temples were famously relocated in the 1960s to save them from the rising waters of Lake Nasser.

After an unforgettable exploration of these iconic monuments, you will begin your return journey to Aswan for your overnight stay.

Meals: breakfast, lunch, dinner

Day 6: Aswan to Hurghada

Enjoy a final breakfast at your Aswan hotel before setting out for another captivating cultural experience.

Your day begins with a visit to Philae Temple, dedicated to the goddess Isis after short ride with motorboat. Also relocated to Agilkia Island after Aswan high dam was built. Explore its beautifully decorated halls, courtyards, and sanctuaries, absorbing the peaceful atmosphere and the intricate artistry of its reliefs.

After your temple visit, savor a truly authentic Egyptian lunch featuring “Shawarma” a beloved and delicious meal. After lunch, you will be transferred to the Aswan railway station to board a VIP train to Qena. Upon arrival in Qena, a private vehicle will be waiting to drive you directly to your Hurghada hotel, concluding your comprehensive and unforgettable Egypt adventure tour.

Meals: breakfast, lunch, dinner