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Ultimate 5-Day Trip to Aswan, Luxor, and Abu Simbel Temples: An Unforgettable Egyptian Adventure

Planning a 5-day adventure through Egypt’s most iconic historical sites? A trip to Aswan, Luxor, and the Abu Simbel Temples offers a perfect blend of ancient history, breathtaking landscapes, and cultural experiences. This comprehensive guide will help you maximize your time and explore the highlights of southern Egypt’s treasures.

Day 1: Arrival in Aswan and Exploring the City

Arriving in Aswan marks the beginning of your Egyptian journey. Known for its serene Nile scenery and ancient monuments, Aswan is a tranquil city rich in history. Begin your day with a visit to the Aswan High Dam, an engineering marvel that transformed Egypt’s water management and agriculture. Next, explore the Unfinished Obelisk in the granite quarries, which offers insight into ancient Egyptian stone craftsmanship.

In the afternoon, take a traditional felucca boat ride on the Nile to enjoy the sunset over the river. Don’t miss the Philae Temple dedicated to the goddess Isis, beautifully situated on Agilkia Island. The temple’s stunning architecture and island setting provide perfect photo opportunities. Stay overnight in Aswan and enjoy local cuisine at a riverside restaurant.

Day 2: Nubian Culture and Aswan’s Attractions

Dedicate your second day to experiencing Nubian culture. Visit a Nubian Village to learn about their vibrant traditions, colorful houses, and craftwork. Many villages offer opportunities to interact with locals and enjoy authentic Nubian music and dance.

In the afternoon, consider a visit to the Aswan Botanical Garden or relax by the Nile. If you’re interested in history, a trip to the Tombs of the Nobles offers insight into the lives of ancient officials. Evening options include a relaxing cruise or a visit to local markets for souvenirs. Rest overnight in Aswan.

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

Travel from Aswan to Luxor, approximately a 3 to 4-hour drive or train ride. Upon arrival, begin your exploration of Luxor’s West Bank, home to the Valley of the Kings. This UNESCO World Heritage site contains tombs of pharaohs, including the famous tomb of Tutankhamun. Be sure to visit several tombs decorated with intricate hieroglyphs and colorful paintings.

Next, explore the Colossi of Memnon, massive stone statues guarding the entrance to an ancient temple. In the afternoon, visit the Hatshepsut Temple at Deir el-Bahari, an impressive mortuary temple dedicated to Egypt’s first female pharaoh. End your day with a stroll along the Nile Corniche and enjoy Luxor’s vibrant atmosphere.

Day 4: Luxor’s East Bank and the Temples of Karnak and Luxor

Spend your fourth day on Luxor’s East Bank, home to the magnificent Karnak Temple Complex, one of the largest religious sites ever constructed. Walk through its grand hypostyle halls, obelisks, and sacred lakes. Nearby is the Luxor Temple, a stunning example of New Kingdom architecture, illuminated beautifully at night.

In the evening, consider watching the Sound and Light Show at Karnak Temple for a magical experience. Enjoy your last night in Luxor, soaking up the historic ambiance.

Day 5: Abu Simbel Temples – The Highlight of Your Trip

On the final day, take an early morning flight or a long drive to Abu Simbel, home to the awe-inspiring rock-cut temples built by Ramses II. These UNESCO World Heritage sites are famous for their colossal statues and the remarkable story of their relocation to avoid flooding from Lake Nasser.

Tour the main temples, marvel at the intricate carvings, and learn about the military victories and divine status of Ramses II. Visiting Abu Simbel is a must-do for history enthusiasts and provides a fitting climax to your Egyptian adventure.

Final Tips for Your Trip

Best Time to Visit: October to April offers cooler weather ideal for sightseeing.
Travel Arrangements: Opt for guided tours or private transport for convenience.
Cultural Respect: Dress modestly when visiting temples and local villages.
Photography: Most sites allow photography, but always check for restrictions.

Conclusion

A 5-day trip to Aswan, Luxor, and Abu Simbel temples offers a perfect snapshot of Egypt’s ancient civilization and natural beauty. From the tranquil Nile and Nubian culture to the grandeur of Karnak and the legendary temples of Abu Simbel, this journey promises unforgettable memories and a deep appreciation for Egypt’s timeless history.

Plan your Egyptian adventure today and explore the wonders of Aswan, Luxor, and Abu Simbel!

Overview

Exploring Aswan unveils a treasure trove of historical marvels and natural beauty, inviting visitors on an unforgettable journey through Egypt’s rich past and stunning landscapes.

Start your adventure at the majestic Philae Temple, dedicated to the goddess Isis. This masterpiece of ancient architecture was relocated to Agilkia Island to preserve it from the rising waters of the Nile. Marvel at its well-preserved reliefs and colossal structures as you immerse yourself in the mystical ambiance.

Next, venture to the High Dam, an engineering marvel built to control the annual flooding of the Nile and provide hydroelectric power to Egypt. Learn about its construction and significance while enjoying panoramic views of Lake Nasser, one of the world’s largest artificial lakes.

Continue your tour with a visit to the Unfinished Obelisk, an abandoned monument that offers insight into ancient stone quarrying techniques. Imagine the colossal obelisk, intended for the Temple of Karnak, as you explore the site and learn about its construction process.

After exploring Abu Simbel, return to Aswan and unwind in the vibrant souks. Lose yourself in a maze of stalls offering spices, perfumes, and handcrafted souvenirs, perfect for capturing memories of your Egyptian adventure.

Luxor tour to uncover the treasures of ancient Egypt. Explore Karnak Temple, Luxor Temple, Valley of the Kings, and more with expert guides.

Highlights

Includes

Excludes

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

Accommodation in Aswan for 4 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 / air port & 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.
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 1:Welcome 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:

Philae Temple Sound and Light show if available

Overnight in Aswan

Day 02: Philae Temple, High Dam and Obelisk

Enjoy your Aswan Day Tour. Our Ancient Egypt Tours representative will pick you up from your hotel in Aswan to enjoy a day tour in the amazing city Aswan. Start your tour by a visit to the High Dam, an engineering miracle built in 1960 protecting Egypt from annual floods from the Nile.

Proceed to have your lunch at local restaurant.

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.

Move on to visit the majestic Philae Temple which was built on the honor of Goddess Isis the chief deity of the island. Later you will be transferred back to your hotel.

Overnight in Aswan

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Day 3:Luxor East and West Banks

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 transferred Train station to go to Aswan and overnight in Aswan

Overnight in Aswan

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Day 4:Abu Simbel Temples

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 favourite wife Queen Nefertari among other 200 wives and concubines. Proceed to have your lunch at local restaurant. Later you will be transferred hotel in aswan

Overnight in Aswan

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Day 5:We Hope to see you again soon

Enjoy breakfast at the hotel before you leave to the airport for your flight back home. Ancient Egypt Tours representative will pick you up and transfer you to the airport.

Pick-up for international flights is 4 hours before departure time of your flight
For domestic flights, 3 hours before departure time is enough

If your flight is early before breakfast time you can make arrangements with the hotel to prepare a breakfast box for you to take it on your way to the airport

Ancient Egypt Tours had a great time with you and hope you have enjoyed your time and was satisfied with the services you were offered

Meal: Breakfast

Optional

Philae Temple Sound and Light show
Felucca Ride on The Nile in Aswan
Kalabsha Temple and Nubian Museum Tour
Trip to St. Simeon Monastery
Abu simple Temples

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Prices

Luxury 5-Star Hotel

Room Type	Price/Person
Single Room	1300 $
Twin Room	1200 $
Triple Room	1050 $

4-Star Hotel

Room Type	Price/Person
Single Room	950 $
Twin Room	750 $
Triple Room	680 $

5-Star Hotel

Room Type	Price/Person
Single Room	1150 $
Twin Room	900 $
Triple Room	800 $

3-Star Hotel

Room Type	Price/Person
Single Room	810 $
Twin Room	660 $
Triple Room	600 $

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.

5 Days Trip to Aswan & Luxor and Abu Simbel Temples

Day 1: Arrival in Aswan and Exploring the City

Day 2: Nubian Culture and Aswan’s Attractions

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

Day 4: Luxor’s East Bank and the Temples of Karnak and Luxor