This exclusive 2-day tour is designed for travelers seeking comfort, efficiency, and the best of ancient Egypt in a short time. With included domestic flights, private air-conditioned transfers, and a professional Egyptologist guide, you will enjoy a smooth and seamless journey through Egypt’s most iconic sites.
Explore Abu Simbel, Philae Temple, and the High Dam in Aswan, followed by the highlights of Luxor’s West and East Bank, including the Valley of the Kings, Hatshepsut Temple, Karnak, and Luxor Temple.
This itinerary offers a premium, time-saving experience covering Egypt’s top treasures without long travel or planning stress.
Highlights
• Domestic flights included
• Abu Simbel, Philae, Karnak & Valley of Kings
• Egyptologist guide
• Private transfers
• 2-day full Upper Egypt experience
Our representative will meet you in the lobby of your hotel at the scheduled time. He will be holding a sign displaying our company name for easy identification.
Your day begins with an early morning pickup at 3:00 AM from your hotel in Cairo, followed by a transfer to the airport for your domestic flight to Aswan.
Upon arrival at Aswan Airport around 6:00 AM, you will be met and assisted by our representative before starting your guided tour. Visit the beautiful Philae Temple, dedicated to the goddess Isis, located on an island and accessible by a short boat ride. Continue to the Aswan High Dam, an engineering marvel that controls the flow of the Nile.
At 10:30 AM, depart for Abu Simbel by private air-conditioned vehicle. Upon arrival, explore the magnificent Abu Simbel Temples, one of the most remarkable achievements of ancient Egypt. Built by Pharaoh Ramses II during the 19th Dynasty, these colossal rock-cut temples were carefully relocated to higher ground to protect them from the rising waters of Lake Nasser. Admire the impressive façade featuring four massive statues of Ramses II and explore the richly decorated interior halls. You will also visit the smaller temple dedicated to Queen Nefertari and the goddess Hathor, known for its elegant design and detailed carvings. After your visit, transfer back to Aswan and proceed to your hotel or Nile cruise for check-in. Overnight in Aswan.
Your representative will pick you up from your hotel in Aswan for a private transfer to Luxor in a comfortable air-conditioned vehicle. Upon arrival, begin your guided tour of Luxor’s West Bank, home to some of the most iconic monuments of ancient Egypt. Start with a visit to the legendary Valley of the Kings, where the tombs of Egypt’s great pharaohs are carved deep into the desert mountains. Explore selected royal tombs and learn about their fascinating history and intricate wall carvings.
Continue to the magnificent Temple of Hatshepsut at Deir el-Bahari, a unique architectural masterpiece dedicated to Egypt’s most powerful female pharaoh. Admire its grand terraces set against the dramatic cliffs. On your way back, stop at the Colossi of Memnon, two massive statues of Pharaoh Amenhotep III that have stood guarding the Theban necropolis for thousands of years.
Continue your tour to Luxor’s East Bank, visiting the magnificent Karnak and Luxor Temples. Begin at Luxor Temple, where you will explore its grand courtyard and admire the impressive granite statues of Ramses II. Then proceed to the vast Karnak Temple Complex, one of the largest religious sites ever built, developed over many different reigns. Walk along the famous Avenue of Sphinxes and discover the highlights of Karnak, including the Great Hypostyle Hall with its 134 massive columns, the towering obelisks of Queen Hatshepsut and Thutmose III, the Temple of Amun adorned with lotus and papyrus motifs, the granite scarab of Amenhotep III, and the Sacred Lake. After completing your tour, transfer to Luxor Airport for your domestic flight to Cairo. Upon arrival at Cairo Airport, you will be met and assisted by our representative and transferred to your hotel in Cairo.
If you cancel at least 3 full day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.
If you cancel within 3 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.
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