Aswan and Luxor in Two Days

Early in the morning abut 4 AM you will be picked up from your Aswan hotel and you will first transferred to Abu Simbel by car. After arrival you enjoy your guided tour of the Temples of Abu Simbel. After finishing you will be taken back to aswan to visit 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. After this visit you will take a boat trip to the Temple of Philae. This temple was built in honor of goddess Isis, the chief deity of the island the temple was built on. It is considered by many to be one of the most beautiful temples in Egypt. After this visit You will take the train to Luxor in the evening.

Day 2

In the morning you will be picked up from your hotel in Luxor for a full guided trip of about 7 hours. First you will be transported to the Necropolis of Thebes, the Valley of the Kings on the West Bank of Luxor. This ancient necropolis consists of tombs embedded in the mountain Thebes. Here you visit three tombs of various dynasties. Your Egyptologist guide will be on hand to recommend which tombs are best to visit.

Then, travel to the Temple of Queen Hatshepsut (Deir el Bahari), the only woman ever to reign over Egypt as pharaoh. You will be taken to see the Colossi of Memnon, the two largest ancient statues in Egypt. Take a nice leisurely break to enjoy lunch.

After lunch, you will visit Karnak on the East Bank of Luxor. Karnak is a complex of temples built by different leaders and has many intricate designs. It is one of the most beautiful ancient monuments in Egypt.These ancient temples are a must-see for Luxor travelers.

Your Egyptologist guide will provide you with exciting stories and historical facts that will enrich your experience. You will get free time to explore the ancient monuments at your own pace and according to your specific interests. Return to your Luxor hotel by an air-conditioned vehicle,