Private 2-Day Luxor & Abu Simbel Tour from Hurghada
Private 2 Days Luxor and Abu Simbel tour from Hurghada is one of the best things to do in Hurghada for exploring the ancient wonders of Luxor and Abu Simbel.
Luxor and Aswan are two of the most popular Egypt tourist attractions in Egypt. Luxor is home to very famous sights such as the Valley of the Queens, Luxor Temple, Valley of Nobles, Ramesseum, and the tomb of Tutankhamun.
Aswan is very famous for the Philae temple on Agilkia Island, the High Dam, and the unfinished obelisk.
Besides, Abu Simbel is in the south of Egypt near the border with Sudan. Abu Simbel is home to the huge rock-cut temples by Lake Nasser.
These two Egypt day tours are your way to learn more about ancient Egyptian history, ancient Egyptian religion, and some of the very famous Egyptian pharaohs and queens. Meanwhile, you can shoot some very nice photos with your beloved to make a life memory.
Details
- Duration: 2 Days
- Tour location: Luxor–Aswan
- Tour availability: Daily upon request
- Pick up& drop off: Hurghada hotel
- Tour type: Private
- Language: English
Highlights
Luxor highlight
- Valley of the Kings
- Mortuary temple of Hatshepsut
- Memnon Colossi
- Karnak temple
Aswan highlight
- Abu Simbel from Aswan
Inclusions
- All the transfers with a modern Air-conditioned vehicle
- Train ticket from Luxor to Aswan
- Train tickets from Aswan to Qena
- Expert tour guide speaks fluent English
- entrance fee for all the sights mentioned in the program
- Lunch at Luxor
- Luxor at Aswan
Exclusions
- Tipping for the guide and driver
- Nubian village
- Felucca riding
- Beverages during lunch
What to pack
Sunglasses / Hat / comfortable shoes / Heavy Jacket in winter / Sunscreen
Itinerary
Day 1: Hurghada to Luxor
05.00 am, we will pick you up at the reception of your hotel to start your way to Luxor.
06.00 am: short break by the checkpoint to show the traveling permission
07.00 am: 20-minute short break at a nice lounge in the middle of the desert to use the toilets (20 L.E per person), enjoy your morning coffee, have your breakfast, and have a nice chance to see the Bedouins around the area.
10:00 am: Start your first stop with your archaeologist guide to the Valley of the Kings, where you can visit 3 tombs included in the entrance ticket. Your guide will recommend the most beautiful 3 tombs, but there are another 3 tombs against a charge if you would like to add some more tombs
- KV9 – Ramesses V and Ramesses VI tomb EGP 150
- KV17 – Seti I EGP 1400 per person
- KV62—Tutankhamun: EGP 360 per person
At the end of your tour to the Valley of the Kings, you have the chance to take amazing photos inside the tombs free of charge. Especially for some of the religious books like the Book of the Dead, the Book of the Imy Duat, and the Last Judgment Day, you will drive to the second stop.
12.00 pm Mortuary temple of Hatshepsut
Hatshepsut temple is a unique temple in Egypt for the very famous female pharaoh Hatshepsut, who ruled Egypt for about 23 years. Her very famous, talented engineer, Senmut, designed her an amazing temple decorated with some unique reliefs.
For example, the way the ancient Egyptians cut the obelisks and transported them is depicted on the wall of the Al Deir El Bahri temple.
Also, the Punt expedition is designed here, and the very unique story of the Divine Birth of Hatshepsut with the beautiful scenes on the Anubis chapel. The third level with the Osiris statues of Hatshepsut and the holy of holies is a must-see, also.
13.00 pm Menon Colossi
After the Hatshepsut temple, you will stop for 15 minutes by the huge statues of Amenhotep III, which once decorated the entrance of his mortuary temple on the west bank.
13.15 pm Lunch
Enjoy your lunch at a local restaurant in Luxor with the availability of vegetarian meals or vegan meals.
14.00 pm short motorboat ride
After lunch, you will enjoy a fresh breath while crossing from the west bank to the east bank with a motorboat. If you like, you can extend it to 30 minutes against charge to see Luxor from the water.
14.30 pm Karnak temple
End your Luxor day tour with the Karnak complex, the biggest temple in the world. Here you can spend hours marveling at the huge pylons and walking between the massive columns of the Hypostyle Hall.
Learn more about the ancient Egyptian history of the famous pharaohs such as Ramesses, Seti, Thutmosis, Hatshepsut, and Amenhotep. Marvel at the huge obelisks of Thutmosis and Hatshepsut, and go around the Scarab for good luck near the Sacred Lake.
If you like to see more amazing places, give a visit to the Ptah Temple, White Chapel, Red Chapel, Mut Temple, Khonsu Temple, and Botanical Garden.
16.30 pm free time and Luxor train station
Once you finish your tour inside the Karnak complex, you will have some free time for shopping and have a drink before you head to Luxor train station to board your VIP train to Aswan.
18.55 Luxor to Aswan VIP train
The distance between Luxor and Aswan is about 300 km, and it takes around 3 hours with some short stops at Esna, Edfu, Kom Ombo, and Kalabsha. Upon arrival in Aswan, you will be transferred to your hotel for an overnight.
Day 2: Aswan, Abu Simbel – Hurghada
04.15 am Aswan Abu Simbel
Early morning departure to Abu Simbel from Aswan. It takes around 4 hours with a short break for breakfast and a toilet. Upon arrival, you will have two hours with your guide to marvel at the great temple of Ramesses II and the small one of Nefertari.
The great temple was dedicated to the god Amun, Ptah, and Ra Horakhty, while the small one was dedicated to the goddess Hathor. Back to Aswan for lunch before boarding the train to Qena.
13.30 pm Lunch
Enjoy a light lunch in Aswan before you take the train back to Qena, then Hurghada.
15.00 pm VIP train Aswan–Qena,
Enjoy a 4-hour ride between Aswan and Qena before you are driven back to Hurghada.
19.30 pm Qena–Hurghada
Your Private 2 Days Luxor and Abu Simbel Tour from Hurghada ends with a transfer from Qena train station to your hotel in Hurghada.
Private 2 Days Luxor and Abu Simbel Tour from Hurghada Price
Adult Price = 320 €
Kids 0-5 years = free of charge
Kids 5-11 years = 50% of the adult price
Booking
You can book your tour via WhatsApp or send us an email, and you will receive the confirmation on the spot.
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Payment
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Cancellation Policy
- Cancellation is free up to 24 hours in advance
- Morning cancellation is 50% from the price
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