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3-Day Tour to Aswan, Abu Simbel, and Luxor: Discover Egypt’s Rich Heritage

Embark on an unforgettable 3-day journey through Egypt’s most iconic archaeological sites, exploring the ancient wonders of Aswan, Abu Simbel, and Luxor. This comprehensive tour offers a perfect blend of history, culture, and breathtaking scenery, making it an ideal choice for history enthusiasts and travelers seeking an immersive Egyptian experience.

Day 1: Exploring Aswan – The Jewel of Egypt

Arrival and Aswan City Tour

Begin your adventure in Aswan, a picturesque city renowned for its tranquil Nile scenery and historical significance. After arriving, check into your hotel and prepare for a day of exploration.

Start with a visit to the Aswan High Dam, one of Egypt’s most impressive engineering feats. Built to control the Nile River’s flooding and generate hydroelectric power, the dam offers insight into modern Egypt’s development. Next, take a short boat ride to the Philae Temple, dedicated to the goddess Isis. Located on Agilkia Island, this stunning temple complex showcases ancient Egyptian architecture and religious practices.

Nile Felucca Ride and Local Markets

In the afternoon, enjoy a relaxing felucca cruise on the Nile, giving you a unique perspective of the city and its lush riverbanks. Later, explore the vibrant Aswan Souk, where you can shop for traditional handicrafts, spices, and souvenirs, immersing yourself in local culture.

Day 2: The Marvel of Abu Simbel – A Testament to Ancient Engineering

Early Morning Drive to Abu Simbel

On the second day, embark on an early morning drive or a short flight to Abu Simbel, home to the awe-inspiring rock-cut temples built by Pharaoh Ramses II. The journey takes approximately 3 hours by road, offering scenic views of the desert and Nile.

Visit the Abu Simbel Temples

Arrive at Abu Simbel and marvel at these UNESCO World Heritage sites. The larger temple is dedicated to Ramses II and features colossal statues of the pharaoh himself. The smaller temple honors Queen Nefertari and the gods Amun, Ra-Horakhty, and Ptah. The temples are renowned for their precise construction, alignment with the sun during solstices, and intricate hieroglyphic carvings depicting Ramses II’s military victories.

Return to Aswan or Luxor

After exploring Abu Simbel, return to Aswan to rest or continue your journey south to Luxor for the next day’s adventures.

Day 3: Luxor – The World’s Greatest Open-Air Museum

West Bank – Valley of the Kings and Colossi of Memnon

Kick off your day with a visit to the Valley of the Kings, the burial site of Egypt’s New Kingdom pharaohs, including Tutankhamun. Wander through elaborately decorated tombs that reveal the grandeur of ancient Egyptian burial practices. Nearby, visit the Colossi of Memnon, two massive stone statues representing Pharaoh Amenhotep III, which stand as silent guardians of the Theban Necropolis.

East Bank – Karnak and Luxor Temples

In the afternoon, explore the Karnak Temple Complex, an immense religious site dedicated to Amun-Ra. Marvel at its massive pylons, sacred lake, and the Hypostyle Hall with its towering columns. Then, visit the Luxor Temple, a beautifully illuminated monument at the heart of the city, known for its grand entrance and the avenue of sphinxes connecting it to Karnak.

Why Choose This 3-Day Tour?

This carefully curated tour provides an efficient way to experience Egypt’s most iconic archaeological sites within a short timeframe. It combines historical exploration, cultural immersion, and scenic Nile views, offering a comprehensive snapshot of Egypt’s ancient civilization.

Tips for a Memorable Trip

Book in advance: Secure your tickets and accommodations to avoid last-minute hassles.
Wear comfortable clothing and shoes: Expect lots of walking and outdoor exploration.
Stay hydrated: Egypt’s climate can be hot, especially during summer months.
Hire a knowledgeable guide: Enhance your understanding of the sites and their history.

Conclusion

A 3-day tour to Aswan, Abu Simbel, and Luxor is the perfect way to delve into Egypt’s rich history and marvel at its monumental architecture. Whether you’re fascinated by ancient temples, royal tombs, or engineering marvels, this itinerary promises an enriching adventure that will leave you awe-inspired and eager to explore more of Egypt’s timeless wonders. Book your tour today and embark on a journey through the heart of ancient Egypt!

Overview

3 Days Guided tours to Aswan, Abu simbel and Luxor

Name: 3 Days Tours to Aswan, Abu Simbel and Luxor
Brand: Ancient Egypt Tours
SKU: 1
Price: 240
Availability: InStock

The Abu Simbel temples are included in the 3 Days Guided tours to Aswan, Abu simbel and Luxor. They are two very large rock temples built by the ancient Egyptians, at Abu Simbel. This is a village in Nubia, southern Egypt, near the border with Sudan. The temples are on the western bank of Lake Nasser, about 230 km southwest of Aswan. They are part of the UNESCO World Heritage Site known as the “Nubian Monuments.The temples were cut into solid rock in side of a cliff during the reign of Pharaoh Ramesses II in the 13th century BC. It was a lasting monument to himself and his queen Nefertari, to remember his victory at the Battle of Kadesh.

Conclusion about Aswan

3 Days Guided tours to Aswan, Abu simbel and Luxor. The complete temples were moved in 1968, to a place high above the Aswan High Dam reservoir. They would have been flooded by water from Lake Nasser. Which was formed by the building of a dam on the Nile River.

To the rear of the temple are chapels built by Amenhotep III of the 18th Dynasty, and Alexander. Other parts of the temple were built by Tutankhamun and Ramesses II. During the Roman era, the temple and its surroundings were a legionary fortress and the home of the Roman government in the area. During the Roman period a chapel inside the Luxor Temple originally belonged to the goddess Mut was transformed into a Tetrarchy cult chapel and later into a church.

Along with the other archeological sites in Thebes. In fact,The Luxor Temple was into the UNESCO World Heritage List in 1979.

The rate of poverty is more than 60% in this governorate but recently some social safety networks have been provided in the form of financial assistance and job opportunities. In fact, the funding has been coordinated by the country’s Ministry of Finance and with assistance from international organizations.

Highlights

Includes

Excludes

High Dam
Unfinished Obelisk
Philae Temple
Abu Simbel Temple
Valley of the Kings
Hatshepsut Temple
Colossi of Memnon
Karnak Temple
Luxor Temple

Accommodation in Aswan and Luxor for 2 nights in hotel including bed and breakfast.
Meet and greet service by our representatives at airports.
Assistance of our guest relations during your stay
Pick up services from your hotel / airport & return.
All transfers by a private air-conditioned vehicle.
All sightseeing tours are strictly private tours
Private Egyptologist guide.
Entrance fees to all the mentioned sites.
Lunch meal at local restaurant in Aswan and Luxor.
Bottled water on board the vehicle during the tour.
Shopping tours in Aswan.
All taxes & service charge.

International Airfare & visa
Any optional tours
Personal expenses and beverages
Tipping

Itinerary

Day 1Welcome to Egypt

Welcome to Egypt. Our airport transfer team is available 24/7. As soon as you get out of the exit gate of the Terminal, you will find Ancient Egypt Tours representative, holding a sign, waiting to meet and greet you. He will escort you to your private A/C vehicle. You will be transferred to the hotel and the reception manager will assist you in check-in procedures as smooth as possible. Ancient Egypt Tours agent will contact you to agree on a meeting time with you

Transfer from/to the airport is included in your tour package
Check-in in all hotels is at 14:00
Check-out is at 12:00

In case you arrive early then check-in limit you can enjoy waiting in the hotel until check-in time or you can ask your operator to book you a pre-tour extra night and get checked in immediately

Optional Tour:

2-hour open buffet dinner Nile cruise including a belly dancer, local band and skirt rotation performer if your tour starts in Cairo

Sound and Light show if available

Overnight in Aswan

Day2:Aswan Sightseeing, Abu Simbel Tour, Train to Luxor

Enjoy your Abu Simbel Day Trip from Aswan. Our Ancient Egypt Tours Representative will pick you up from your hotel in Aswan by a PRIVATE air-conditioned vehicle. It is about 03 hours and half, one way driving from Aswan to Abu Simbel. You will enjoy Abu Simbel area with its main attraction “the great sun temple of Ramses II” and the temple of queen Nefertari. Both temples were discovered in 1813 it was almost completely covered with sand. Then both temples were moved in 1960 by the help of Egyptian government and UNESCO to avoid the rising water of the Nile. Ramses II built the temple mostly to honour himself as inside there is a mural depicting his famous victory at Kadesh battle where his army defeated his enemies. On the north of Ramses temple, the Nefertari Temple which was built by Ramses II to his favorite wife Queen Nefertari among other 200 wives and concubines. After completing the visit,

Then move visit to the High Dam, an engineering miracle built in 1960 protecting Egypt from annual floods from the Nile.

Then proceed to visit the Unfinished Obelisk which shows the techniques used by the ancient Egyptians to cut obelisks. Most probably this obelisk belongs to Queen Hatshepsut, one of the rulers of the 18th Dynasty and the royal wife of king Tuthmosis II. This queen was the owner of her Temple in the eastern bank of Luxor. Also there is an opinion said that it belongs to Queen Nefertiti.

Proceed to have your lunch at local restaurant.

Move on to visit the majestic Philae Temple which was built on the honor of Goddess Isis the chief deity of the island. you will be taken to the train station and transferred to Luxor city and accommodated in a hotel in Luxor city.

Overnight in Luxor

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Day Luxor East and West Banks Guided Tour & Drop off

Enjoy your Luxor Day Tour. Our Ancient Egypt Tours representative will pick you up from your hotel in Luxor to enjoy a day tour in the amazing city Luxor. transferring to the west bank where you will visit the Valley of the Kings, the magnificence of the grandeur of architecture, which was used for burial, there are many kings buried in this valley. The most known tombs are King Tutmosis I, Tutmosis III, Tut-Ankh-Amon, King Ramssess VI, King Mrenptah and AmonhotepII.

Move on to visit the Temple of Queen Hatshepsut, which was built by Queen Hatshepsut, daughter of Thutmosis I, who ruled Egypt about 20 years during the 18th Dynasty (approximately 1490-1469 B.C), the only pharaonic woman who reigned ancient Egypt.

Proceed to have your lunch at local restaurant.

You will pass by the colossi of Memnon which are remains of the mortuary temple of Amenhotep III. Continue driving to the east bank of Luxor to enjoy having your lunch at a local restaurant, before moving to visit Karnak Temples, the greatest example of worship in the history, dedicated to the God Amon, his wife Mut and their son Khonsu.

End your tour by visiting the Temple of Luxor, it was built by Amenhotep III in 18th Dynasty in the New Kingdom, and it was completed by Ramesses II during the 19th Dynasty. Later you will be driven Back to your hotel or Airport or tarin station in Luxor.

Attention
If traveling by flight on the same day, travel time must be after 5 pm Egypt time.

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Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

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Prices

Luxury 5-Star Hotel

Room Type	Price/Person
Single Room	680 $
Twin Room	420 $
Triple Room	380 $

4-Star Hotel

Room Type	Price/Person
Single Room	460 $
Twin Room	330 $
Triple Room	280 $

5-Star Hotel

Room Type	Price/Person
Single Room	520 $
Twin Room	420 $
Triple Room	360 $

3-Star Hotel

Room Type	Price/Person
Single Room	380 $
Twin Room	275 $
Triple Room	240 $

Our Policies

Prices / Tipping

Room Type & Capacity

Children Policy

Booking Policy

Cancellations & Refunds

Force Measures

Tour Voucher

Price quotes are in USD per person per tour except for celebration. Please inquire for the prices of New Year, Christmas and Easter.

Tipping for a job well done is customary and highly expected in Egypt though it is not obligatory. Please feel welcomed but not obliged to offer a tip to your service provider

Single room can accommodate only one adult.
Double room accommodates two adults in either a double bed or double bed and can accommodate a child sharing his parents’ room.
Triple room sleeps 3 adults and can accommodate a child sharing the room.

0 – 5.99 Free of Charge
5.99 – 11.99 pay 50% of tour price
12+ pay full tour price as per adult person

Notes:

Children policy is applied to children who share rooms with their parents (Maximum 1 OR 2 Child under 5 years old sharing parent’s room)

Children policy is not applied on all kinds of transportation (Flight, train or bus) full ticket payment is required

We are offering a considerable down payment of just 20% to secure your space on the tour including hotel room, cruise cabin, domestic flight ticket, and other travel-related services and 30% during Christmas, New Year and Easter Holidays. The remaining balance can be paid up to two days prior to your arrival date or in cash upon arrival at the destination. Therefore, your booking will be a risk-free investment.

In case you cancel your trip, the following charges will be applied:

At any time after your booking is confirmed, Ancient Egypt Tours holds a 20% non-refundable deposit

7 days or less before departure, we will retain the 50% payment you have paid in relation to your booking.

We advise all clients to purchase travel insurance in the event that travel is unexpectedly interrupted due to illness. To confirm the booking, the client must pay a deposit of 20% of the total tour price.

Should the reservation be canceled, customers will be charged a fee depending on how far beyond the departure date the cancellation is made. To cancel, the Customer must notify the Tour Organizer in writing.

Full payment forfeiture in case of no show

Cancellation more than 30 days before arrival: 20% of the total tour price (deposit).
Cancellation made between 08 and 30 days before arrival: 50% of the total tour price.
Cancellation made between 04 and 07 days before arrival: 75% of the total tour price.
Cancellation made between 0 and 3 days before arrival: 100% of the total tour price

All Transportation tickets are nonrefundable and there’s also a 5% transaction fee on refunds.

Here, at Ancient Egypt Tours, we prioritize your well-being and safety above all else and for that reason, we have adapted our cancellation policy to reflect our values. We offer a very flexible cancellation policy in case the government or the airline issues a NOT TO TRAVEL warning to the designated destination. In the event of this happening, we will refund you the amount paid according to cancellation policy, unless you prefer to keep your payment available for future travel credit and travel voucher that can be used towards any of the destinations, we operate tours in. You have the flexibility to apply this amount towards new travel services booked. Reservations will be adjusted to reflect these travel credits automatically.

After your tour is confirmed, we will email final confirmation and voucher to print and bring with you. Details will include contact numbers of your tour operator and customer care and additional information for your convenience.

FAQ

1. How to issue your visa?

If you are planning to visit Egypt, there are three types of visas that you can apply for: Visa on Arrival, E-Visa, and Free Visa. To obtain a Visa on Arrival that lasts for 30 days, you must be a citizen of one of the eligible countries, have a valid passport with at least 6 months remaining, and pay $25 USD in cash at the airport border guard.

To apply for an E-Visa that also lasts for 30 days, you must have a valid passport with at least 8 months remaining, complete the online application, pay the e-visa fee, and print the e-visa to present it to the airport border guard.

If you are one of the lucky ones, you can obtain a free visa that lasts for 90 days.

Please note that the information provided here is current as of the time of writing and may be subject to change. It is always a good idea to check the latest travel advisories and visa requirements before planning your trip to Egypt. Read more about Egypt travel visa.

2. What to pack with you?

A hat to protect your head and face from the sun’s rays.

A camera to capture the beautiful sights and memories of your trip.

An umbrella to shield you from unexpected rain showers.

Comfortable shoes to keep your feet happy while exploring.

Sunblock and sunglasses to protect your skin and eyes from the sun.

Warm clothes if you’re traveling in winter, especially if you plan to visit the desert at night.

Cotton clothes if you’re traveling in summer, as they are breathable and lightweight.

Always wear comfortable shoes.

Medication for any pre-existing medical conditions or emergencies.

A valid passport that is valid for at least 6 months from the date of your arrival.

Buy a local SIM card.

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3. What is the weather during the tour?

The temperature in Egypt varies from 14°C to 37°C. During summer, the temperature is hot but sometimes it becomes cold at night. In winter, the temperature is cool and mild. The average of low temperatures vary from 9.5°C in the wintertime to 23°C in the summertime and the average high temperatures vary from 17°C in the wintertime to 32°C in the summertime. The temperature is moderate all along the coasts.

The temperature details of Egypt. According to Climates to Travel, Egypt’s climate is characterized by the scarcity of rainfall and the abundance of sunshine. In fact, in much of the country, occupied by the eastern part of the Sahara, the climate is desert. Only on the northern coast, overlooking the Mediterranean, there is a certain amount of rain in winter. As for the temperatures, they are milder on the north coast, while they gradually get warmer as you go south. Along the Red Sea coast, temperatures are higher than on the Mediterranean coast but lower than in inland areas. However, summer is very hot. The only mountainous areas, where it can get cold in winter, are located in the east, on the Sinai Peninsula.

4. Is It Safe to Travel To Egypt

You will feel safe in Egypt as the current atmosphere of the country is quite peaceful after the government took powerful measures like restructuring the entire tourist police to include all the important and tourist attractions in Egypt. Read more about is it safe to travel to Egypt.

5. What Are The Official Languages Of Egypt

Arabic is the official language and Most Egyptians, who live in the cities, speak or understand English or at least some English words or phrases. Fewer Egyptians can speak French, Italian, Spanish, and German. Professional tour guides, who work in the tourism sector, are equipped to handle visitors who cannot speak Arabic and they will speak enough English and other languages to fulfill the needs of all our clients.

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