Discover the key sites from Luxor to Abu Simbel on a two day tour. On the first day, explore the temples of Edfu, Kom-ombo and Philae Island. On the second day, you will visit Abu Simbel temple and Aswan high dam, before your return to Luxor or transfer to Aswan airport.
Day 1: Luxor: Edfu, Kom Ombo, Philae Temple
Temple of Horus - At 06:00 am you will be met and assisted at the lobby of your hotel in Luxor and transferred to Edfu city located 110KM south of Luxor (almost 2 hours’ Drive). Start to visit Edfu temple, the best preserved temple in Egypt. The temple of Edfu was one of several temples built during the Ptolemaic Kingdom, dedicated to Horus and Hathor of Dendera. The inscriptions on its walls provide important information on language, myth and religion during the Hellenistic period in Egypt.
Temple of Kom Ombo - Drive on to Kom-ombo (almost 01:30 hour drive). Unlike most of ancient Egyptian temples, Kom ombo temple is dedicated to two gods, the crocodile god Sobek and the falcon god Haroeris “Horus the Elder”. The Temple was constructed during the Ptolemaic dynasty, 180–47 BC. Some additions to it were later made during the Roman period. Several of the 300 crocodile mummies discovered in the vicinity are displayed inside the temple Crocodile Museum.
Temple of Philae - Continue driving to Aswan, located almost 1 hour driving to the south, enjoy lunch at local restaurant is included, and then enjoy a motorboat ride to another highlight today is the beautiful Philae Temple complex. The three principal monuments on the island all date from the Ptolemaic and Roman periods are the Temple of Isis, the Temple of Hathor and the Kiosk of Trajan. Finally you will be transferred to your hotel in Aswan (Booked by Customers), check-in with free time at leisure and overnight stay
Day 2: Abu Simbel tour, High Dam / Transfer to Luxor
Abu Simbel Temple Complex - At 04:30 am– (Please ask your hotel to arrange a box-breakfast to be ready on time) - Your tour guide will escort you and transfer to visit the famous Abu Simbel temple (almost 3hour drive from Aswan). On arrival, your guide will show you the world renowned site where Ramses II (1290-1223 B.C), ordered two sun temples carved from the limestone mountains. In front of the Great temple of Ra-Harakhte and Amon-Re, there are four famous colossal statues of Ramses II, sit majestically staring out across the desert, over 20 meters high each. While in front of the small temple, there are six massive standing statues of Queen Nefertari, favorite wife of Ramses II, each 10 meters high. The small temple dedicated to the cow-headed goddess Hathor of love and Music.
Aswan High Dam - In your way to Aswan, you will visit Aswan high dam, an embankment dam built across the Nile to control the floods and produce electricity.
Aswan - Enjoy Lunch at a good quality local restaurant in Aswan. After finished, transfer to your hotel in Luxor “almost 4 hours ride” Or Drop you off at Aswan airport (Flight should be after 15:00)
- Expert Egyptologist tour guide
- All service charges and taxes
- Hotel pick-up and drop-off in Luxor
- Admission to all listed attractions
- Private air-conditioned transportation
- Lunches during tours
- Any extras not mentioned in the itinerary
- Hotel accommodation in Aswan
- Gratuities
- All Travelers: Passports photocopies are required at time of booking
- Luxor & Aswan pick up & Drop off hotels Names are Required
- Above prices are not available During Christmas or New year (Traveling during this time will be subject to extra cost US$25 Per Person)
- Hundreds of speed bump roads make slow drive through many villages/towns
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
