4-Day Luxor and Aswan Highlights Private Tour
Highlights
Luxor, Aswan, Edfu, Kom Ombo, Abu Simbel
Locations Covered
Luxor, Aswan, Edfu, Kom Ombo, Abu Simbel
archaeological, historical, sightseeing
Private Tour
4 Days
Easy
English, French, German, Italian, Portuguese, Russian, Spanish
Languages
English, French, German, Italian, Portuguese, Russian, Spanish
Description
Embark on this sightseeing vacation to Egypt and explore the prominent tourist sites in Luxor and Aswan. Sail down the Nile to visit iconic landmarks such as the Karnak Temple, Queen Hatshepsut Temple, and Edfu Temple. Pay your respects at the Kom Ombo Temple and Philae Temple, and marvel at the famous High Dam.
Itinerary
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Day 1- Arrive in Luxor
- Get picked up by an expert Egyptologist at Luxor Private Tour from Luxor Airport and dropped off at the hotel through a private leisurely vehicle. The tour administrator will assist you with an effortless check-in procedure and discuss your tour schedule with you to set up and confirm the timings of pick and drop for each day.
- Spend some hours of contentment in the suite and savour a free dinner at your lodge in Luxor. You will be spending the rest of the night relaxing and sleeping.
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Day 2- Luxor Temples and Tombs
- Savour a refreshing breakfast, and then the tour guide will pick you up to discover West Bank all around.
- Visit the Valley of the Kings, where you will witness the historical tombs of the kings of the new kingdom.
- Head to the Hatshepsut temple, which is the only female pharaoh temple in Egypt. This sacred architecture was erected by the daughter of Thutmosis I, the sovereign of Egypt, for two decades during the 18th Dynasty (1490 – 1469 BCE). Queen Hatshepsut was the only ruling lady who had supremacy over ancient Egypt.
- Then, Colossi of Memnon is considered the mortuary tomb of Amenhotep III. Have lunch at a local Egyptian food restaurant.
- Drive towards the majestic Temple of Luxor.
- See the sights of some of the greatest instances of reverence in history, including the Karnak Temples, which were constructed as a tribute to the God Amon, his wife Mut, and their son Khonsu.
- Proceed to drive back to your hotel in Luxor and relax overnight.
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Day 3- Edfu, Kom Ombo and Aswan
- Check out from your hotel in Luxor after breakfast, early in the morning; then your tour guide will pick you up to enjoy a day tour of Horus Temple in Edfu, where you will see the royal temple devoted to Horus, which is well thought-out as the best-maintained temple in Egypt. As per Egyptian beliefs, it is the place where the falcon-headed god Horus retributes the killing of Osiris - his father.
- Then, drive to Kom Ombo temple and explore the Twin Temples of Kom Ombo. The temples give you insights into the falcon-headed god Horus and the crocodile god Sobek, whose tombstones embellish both sanctuary halves.
- Arrive at Aswan and Have lunch at a local restaurant. Tour High Dam and Philae Temple. Discover the great city of Aswan.
- Enjoy sailing on the Nile River by motorboat till you reach Agilika Island, where you will visit the Temple of Philae, which was erected during the Greco-Roman period and was dedicated to the goddess Isis (mother of god Horus).
- End of your day, and you will transfer to your hotel in Aswan for check-in & overnight in Aswan.
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Day 4- Tour of Abu Simbel
- 03:30 am: Pick up at the lodge in Aswan in a deluxe and leisurely car.
- Savour from a precise team tour in Abu Simbel, and travel to the famous Two-Temples in Abu Simbel. These sanctuaries are designated as the fame and stunning success of ancient Egypt. These temples echo the grandeur and magnificence of the new realm.
- Transfer back and visit the Aswan dam on the way back.
- Finish your day tour as you will drive Aswan airport to travel back to Cairo or Aswan Train Station.
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Cancellation Policy
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For cancellations upto 2 days before the tour -
Refund of 80% of the tour price.
Price
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1 to 1 | /person |
2 to 6 | /person |
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1 to 3 | /person |
This is a private tour |