6-Day Luxor, Aswan and Cairo Tour with Abu Simbel

The journey

Trip highlights

• 01 Explore Banana Island by Felucca and see crocodiles
• 02 Visit the Valley of the Kings and the Temple of Hatshepsut
• 03 Discover Elephantine Temple, the Aswan High Dam, and Lake Nasser
• 04 Experience a visit to a Nubian village with local tea and sunset views
• 05 Travel to the monumental Abu Simbel Temple

Embark on a 6-day journey through Egypt's iconic monuments, exploring Luxor, Aswan, Abu Simbel, and Cairo. Visit major landmarks such as the Karnak Temple Complex, Luxor Temple, the Valley of the Kings, the Temple of Hatshepsut, Elephantine Temple, the Aswan High Dam, and Abu Simbel Temple. Enjoy a Felucca ride to Banana Island, discover a Nubian village, and take in sunset views over Lake Nasser. This tour combines ancient history, local culture, and scenic experiences across some of Egypt's most celebrated destinations.

Enjoy a Felucca ride to Banana Island, discover a Nubian village, and take in sunset views over Lake Nasser.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 6 Days

Tour type Private

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Included · Standard

Transport Included

Wheelchair access Not applicable

Cities Aswan, Cairo, Luxor, Abu Simbel, Lake Nasser

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

1

Day 01

Cairo to Luxor by Train or Bus

• Meet your Egyptian tour guide, who will accompany you from Cairo to Luxor on a first-class train or bus journey.

2

Day 02

Luxor Temples and Banana Island

• Proceed to a 3-star hotel and enjoy some leisure time.
• Travel in an air-conditioned car to visit the Karnak Temple Complex and Luxor Temple.
• Go to Banana Island by Felucca to see the crocodiles, then return to the hotel.

3

Day 03

West Bank of Luxor and Evening Souk Visit

• After breakfast, head to the West Bank by air-conditioned car with your tour guide to visit the Valley of the Kings, the Temple of Hatshepsut, and the two Colossi of Memnon.
• Return to the hotel and enjoy a free carriage tour in the evening to visit Al Souk, the old tourist market.

4

Day 04

Travel to Aswan and Explore Nubian Sights

• After breakfast, go to Luxor railway station for your onward journey to Aswan with the company representative.
• Proceed to the hotel upon arrival in Aswan.
• Go sightseeing at Elephantine Temple, the Aswan High Dam, and Lake Nasser.
• Visit the Nubian village by motor car, where you can watch crocodiles by the riverside.
• End the day with local Nubian tea and sunset views.

5

Day 05

Abu Simbel Excursion and Free Evening

• After breakfast, travel to Abu Simbel Temple and then return to the hotel.
• Your evening is free today. If you wish, you can visit the local tourist markets.

6

Day 06

Departure from Aswan to Cairo

• After breakfast, we will drop you off at Aswan railway station or the airport for your return journey to Cairo.

The route

Where you'll travel

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

• Accommodation in the hotel
• An Egyptian tourist guide accompanies the group
• Transport to the tourist sites in air-conditioned cars
• Reception and travel

What's Not Included

• Fees for entry to all tourist sites
• Tips
• Any extra item not included in the itinerary

Know before you go

• Reception service: from and to the station or the airport.

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point

Cairo, Cairo Governorate, Egypt

Tour start

Cairo, Cairo Governorate, Egypt

Tour ends at the same location as the start point.