The Best of Luxor and Aswan in 4-Day Tour from Luxor | La Vacanza Travel

The Best of Luxor and Aswan in 4-Day Tour from Luxor

Duration: 4 days
Destination: Egypt, Nile River Valley, Luxor
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  • 4 days
  • Luxor
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Overview

See the monuments of ancient Luxor and Aswan on a private 4-day tour with an Egyptologist guide. Visit top Luxor attractions including the Valley of the Kings (Necropolis of Thebes), Temple of Hatshepsut (Deir el Bahari), Temple of Medinat Habu (Temple of Ramses III), Colossi of Memnon, Karnak and Luxor Temples, and the Luxor Museum. Then drive to Aswan to view the Aswan Dams, Philae Temple, and Abu Simbel Temple. Your tour includes entrance fees and transportation by private vehicle, and leaves you free to choose your accommodations and meals.

Itinerary

Day 1: Luxor East Bank

Pass By: Luxor Travels, 3 Al Qarna Rd 3, Al Qarna Rd, Luxor 85951 Egypt
Luxor travels

Pass By: Luxor, Luxor, Nile River Valley
In the morning, your guide meets you at the Luxor Airport or your Luxor hotel and takes you in a private air-conditioned vehicle to the Valley of the Kings, the royal necropolis of the capital of Thebes that has its tombs embedded in the mountain. Next, travel to the Temple of Queen Hatshepsut, the Temple of Ramses III (Medinat Habu), and the Colossi of Memnon.


Stop At: Valley of the Kings, Luxor City, Luxor 85511 Egypt
First you will be transported to the Necropolis of Thebes, the Valley of the Kings on the West Bank of Luxor. This ancient necropolis is a must-see for Luxor travelers. It consists of tombs embedded in the mountain Thebes. Here, you visit 3 tombs of various dynasties. Your Egyptologist tour guide will be on hand to recommend and advise you as to which tombs to visit
Duration: 2 hours

Stop At: Tomb of Ramses III, Valley of the Kings West Bank, Luxor Egypt
The tomb of Ramesses III, designated as KV 11, is a complex system in the Valley of the Kings. It has been known since antiquity,the wonderful decorations include colourful painted sunken reliefs featuring the traditional ritual texts (Litany of Ra, Book of Gates etc) and Ramses before the gods. Unusual here are the secular scenes, in the small side rooms of the entrance corridor, showing foreign tributes, such as highly detailed pottery imported from the Aegean, the royal armoury, boats and, in the last of these side chambers, the blind harpists that gave the tomb one of its alternative names: ‘Tomb of the Harpers’
Duration: 25 minutes

Stop At: Tomb of Ramses IV, Valle de Los Reyes, Luxor Egypt
The tomb of Ramses IV (KV 2) in the Valley of the Kings is rather different than most other tombs built here. This tomb is by far the most spectacular of the other tombs you will see. The hieroglyphics on the wall depict scenes from the Litany of Ra, Book of the Dead, Book of Caverns, the Book of the Heavens, Book of Amduat, and the Book of the Night. The blue and white colors on the walls inside the burial chamber are very vibrant and you can see the king's sarcophagus made of rose-colored granite. There is also a beautiful scene of goddess Nut on the ceiling, where she is depicted swallowing the sun, and it traveling through her stomach, for Nut to give birth to it.
Duration: 25 minutes

Stop At: Tomb of Merenptah, Valley of the Kings West Bank, Thebes, Luxor Egypt
In Egyptian mythology, Ptah is the demiurge of Memphis, god of craftsmen and architects. In the or simply in its falcon form of the new deity, began to be placed in tombs to accompany and protect the dead on their journey to the West of Luxor .Tomb 8, which is located in the Valley of the Kings, was the burial place of the Pharaoh Merneptah and is the model of royal tombs Merneptah was a son of Ramesses II and Queen Isis-Nofret.the tomb was discovered by Howard Carter in 1903. Of coursethere is a material decrease in the number of lateral rooms, and a dramatic increase in the height of the corridors and rooms. He did away with the jogged axis used since the time of Horemheb and instead built the entire tomb on a single axis. Also, for the first time, the entrance was made considerably wider than earlier tombs .
Duration: 25 minutes

Stop At: Tomb of King Tutankhamun (Tut), Valley of the Kings, Luxor Egypt
Entrance fees to the tomb of Tutankhamun300.00 EGP) (optional)
King Tutankhamun, the most famous king in the world. This young king from the New Kingdom was around 10 years old when he ascended the throne and died when he was only 19. You will get the chance to be face to face with his royal mummy in his tomb in the Valley of the Kings
Duration: 25 minutes

Stop At: Temple of Hatshepsut at Deir el Bahari, Kings Valley Rd Deir el-Bahari, Luxor 23512 Egypt
After visiting the tombs you will be transported to the Temple of Queen Hatshepsut (Deir el Bahari), the only woman ever to reign over Egypt as Pharaoh. This queen was an ancestor of King Tutankhamun and belonged to the same dynasty.Temple of Queen Hatshepsut, the only woman ever to reign over Egypt as Pharaoh
Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Colossi of Memnon, Thebes, Luxor Egypt
the Colossi of Memnon, the two largest ancient statues in Egypt, which date back to the era of King Amenhotep III.
two vast 60-foot (18-meter) seated statues
Duration: 20 minutes

Stop At: Temple of Medinat Habu, Al Bairat 1340550 Egypt
Such as the Temple of Ramses III "Habu", one of the most important Pharaonic temples. Its establishment dates back to the era of the Twentieth Dynasty in ancient Egyptian history, and it had a special religious sanctity for the ancient Egyptians.
Duration: 1 hour

No meals included on this day.
No accommodation included on this day.

Day 2: Luxor West Bank

Pass By: Luxor, Luxor, Nile River Valley
Have the option to book a sunrise hot air balloon ride over the West Bank (additional cost). Then join your guide for your full-day tour of the Karnak Temples in the East Bank of Luxor, Continue to the Luxor Museum, Next up, visit the Luxor Temple


Stop At: HODHOD SOLIMAN HOT Air Balloon Rides Luxor Egypt, Omar ali street, 00201222222811, Luxor, Luxor Governorate 1362262, Egypt
In the early morning, take an optional hot air balloon ride (additional cost) over Luxor’s West Bank
Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Temple of Karnak, Karnak, Luxor Egypt
Temple of Amun, also known as Karnak Temples. You visit what is considered to be one of the world's greatest architectural masterpieces, namely the complex of Karnak Temples on the East Bank of Luxor. Karnak is a complex of temples built in different reigns, starting with the Avenue of Sphinxes, the Hypostyle Hall with its 134 gigantic columns, the Obelisks of Queen Hatshepsut and Tutomosis I, the Temple of Amon adorned with lotus and papyrus designs, the Granite Scarbeus of Amenophis III and the Sacred Lake. Karnak beats every other pharaonic monument: it is simply one of the most beautiful ancient monuments in Egypt
Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Luxor Temple, Luxor 23512 Egypt
Luxor Temple, which is dedicated to the Theben Triad of Amun-Ra, Mut and Khonsu. There you will see the granite statues of Ramses the Great. These ancient temples are a must-see for Luxor travelers
Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Luxor Museum, Center Corniche Ave, Luxor Egypt
which includes artifacts from Tutankhamun’s tomb , which displays mummies, items from Tutankhamun's tomb, and more.
Duration: 1 hour

No meals included on this day.
No accommodation included on this day.

Day 3: Luxor – Aswan

Pass By: Aswan, Aswan, Aswan Governorate, Nile River Valley
Travel from your hotel in Luxor to Aswan in the morning, a drive that takes between three to four hours. In Aswan, visit the Philae Temple and the Aswan High Dam, then have the rest of the day free.

Stop At: Temple of Philae, Island of Agilika, Aswan 1, Aswan 1240271 Egypt
the Temple of Philae, which was built in honour of goddess Isis. After this visit you will go to the High Dam, an engineering miracle used as an embankment dam situated across the Nile River, built in the 1960’s to protect Egypt from annual floods.
You will be transferred back to the cruise ship for lunch, where you can also enjoy cruise activities and dinner in the evening. Spend the night on board in Aswan.
Duration: 2 hours

Stop At: Aswan High Dam, Manteqet As Sad Al Aali, Aswan Egypt
you will go to the High Dam, an engineering miracle used as an embankment dam situated across the Nile River, built in the 1960’s to protect Egypt from annual floods.
Duration: 25 minutes

No meals included on this day.
No accommodation included on this day.

Day 4: Aswan [ Abu Simbel ]

Stop At: Abu Simbel Temple Complex, Abu Simbel, Abu Simbel Egypt
It is an archaeological site located in the belly of the mountain, south of Aswan
made up of two large temples carved into the rock. It was built by King Ramses II in 1250 BC These two temples were among the greatest temples in ancient Egypt. They are usually called the "Great Temple of Abu Simbel" and the "Little Temple of Abu Simbel," both of which are more spacious and grandiose than all the Egyptian rock temples of all times. There are six statues at the entrance to the other temple, four of them of Ramses II and two of his wife Nefertari.
Duration: 2 hours

No meals included on this day.
No accommodation included on this day.

Inclusions
  • Qualified Egyptologist guide
  • Hotel/port pickup and drop-off
  • Transport by air-conditioned vehicle
  • Entry/Admission - Tomb of Ramses III
  • Entry/Admission - Tomb of Ramses IV
  • Entry/Admission - Temple of Medinat Habu
  • Entry/Admission - Aswan High Dam
  • Entry/Admission - Luxor Temple
  • Entry/Admission - Abu Simbel Temple Complex
  • Entry/Admission - Temple of Hatshepsut at Deir el Bahari
  • Entry/Admission - Colossi of Memnon
  • Entry/Admission - Temple of Karnak
  • Entry/Admission - Luxor Museum
  • Entry/Admission - Temple of Philae
  • Entry/Admission - Valley of the Kings
  • Entry/Admission - Tomb of Merenptah

Exclusions
  • Food and drinks, unless specified
  • Accommodations
  • Any optional tours as mentioned in the itinerary
  • Passport name, number, and country is required at time of booking for all participants
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Near public transportation
  • Most travelers can participate
  • This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Departure Point

Traveler pickup is offered
You must contact the local supplier for exact pick-up time and location (contact details will be
provided on your voucher)

Ports

  • Luxor International Airport, Luxor, Luxor Governorate 85955, Egypt

Voucher info

You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.

Duration

4 days


User's Reviews

philipm575

16 Jan, 2023

Great tour of Luxor and Aswan--smooth all the way. Hamdy Gad was a magnificent guide. Very knowledgeable and personable, multilingual and took us to sites and viewing spots away from usual tourist crowd. He goes as "deep" as you wish on egyptology from big picture to fine details. What a tutorial! Also friendly, funny, and helpful on all fronts. Hassan, our driver, very able and good companion. Luxor Travel easy to work with and responsive to our interests and desires. Highly recommend this tour! One piece of advise: Fly out from Abu Simbel on return to Cairo.

KeasX

27 Apr, 2019

Experience authentic Egyptian hospitality with Luxor Travels! We felt like queens as we sailed down the Nile on-board the elegant and luxurious Blue Shadow cruise. We were accompanied by Luxor Travel’s seasoned Egyptologist Omar, who took excellent care of our family of 4 throughout the trip. It’s our second year in a row that we use the guiding services of Luxor Travels and we couldn’t have been asking for more, as these gents really gave their best to make our trip one of a kind and truly memorable. Nile cruise is a perfect opportunity to escape from the modern world’s stressful environment, unwind and relax while enjoying the refreshing gentle breeze on the upper deck. From the picturesque Nile valley landscapes, the travel back in ancient times by visiting the state of the art architectural masterpieces of temples such as Edfu, Kom Ombo, Abu Simbel and Isis temple on Philae Island, to the excellent and comfortable facilities of the cruise ship, the 4 day Nile cruise from Luxor to Aswan is a highly recommended trip to anyone who is interested to discover Egypt from a unique point of view. Ragab assisted us in choosing the best itinerary and accommodated all our requests for our customized itinerary. Our whole trip in Egypt was very smooth, comfortable and went as planned, thanks to the bespoke organization of Ragab and his team (in addition, they were flexible to accommodate last minute changes and requests too). Their professionalism, care and friendliness make them stand out and it’s what makes the difference when selecting their services.

David G

02 Apr, 2019

My son and I had a fantastic time in southern Egypt thanks to great guys from Luxor Travel. Their assistance started long before the trip. Having never been to Egypt before and operating on a limited budget and within a small time frame (school vacation) I had a thousand questions to make every hour count. And Mr. Ragab showed infinite patience answering my emails promptly and courteously. Both our guides, Aiman in Aswan/Abu Simbel and Khalid in Luxor, were professional Egyptologists, decoding every hieroglyph in sight and knowledgeable about every dynasty. Moreover both were very friendly and eager to help. These were great four days!

edsonr245

17 Mar, 2019

Altamente recomendável. Cheguei em Luxor numa quinta-feira à noite, vindo de Tunis, na Tunísia. Tudo no aeroporto estava fechao. Resultado: sem câmbio e sem sim card. Paguei um táxi com USD e no dia seguinte o guia Khalid Eltayeb, da Luxor Travels muito gentilmente fez a troca de moeda, pois na sexta-feira tudo fecha no Egito. Também o guia me acompanhou a uma casa de câmbio e a uma operadora de celular. Os passeios foram incríveis e sempre acompanhado das explicações precisas do Sr. Khalid. Muito obrigado ao guia e a Luxor Travels por ter proporcionado esse tour incrível por Luxor, Aswan e Abu Simbel.

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