Egypt · Monuments

2-Day Upper Egypt Tour to Abu Simbel, Edfu, Kom Ombo and Aswan

2 Days Round trip from Luxor Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights

01 Visit the Aswan High Dam, which led to the relocation of the Nubian population
02 Learn about the diverse Nubian culture
03 Stand in awe before the Nubian monuments of Abu Simbel
04 Explore the famous temples of Edfu and Kom Ombo

Explore Upper Egypt and discover the rich Nubian heritage that survived even after the division between southern Egypt and northern Sudan. Visit some of the region's most significant highlights, including the Aswan High Dam, Abu Simbel Temple, Edfu Temple, Kom Ombo Temple, and Philae Temple. This 2-day journey combines remarkable ancient monuments with insights into Nubian culture and history.

Explore Upper Egypt and discover the rich Nubian heritage that survived even after the division between southern Egypt and northern Sudan.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 2 Days

Tour type Private

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Included · Luxury

Transport Included

Wheelchair access Yes

Cities Aswan, Edfu, Kom Ombo, Luxor, Abu Simbel

Languages English, French, German, Italian, Portuguese, Spanish

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Luxor to Aswan via Edfu, Kom Ombo, and Philae Temple

Check out from your hotel in Luxor after breakfast, and then your Egyptologist tour guide will pick you up. Enjoy a day tour to the Temple of Edfu, where you will visit the majestic temple dedicated to Horus, considered by many to be the best-preserved cult temple in Egypt.
Then, drive to Kom Ombo city and visit the Temple of Kom Ombo. Explore the twin temples of Kom Ombo, which offer insight into the falcon-headed god Horus and the crocodile god Sobek, whose tombstones embellish both halves of the sanctuary.
Next, head to Aswan and have lunch at an Egyptian restaurant before reaching Agilika Island, where you will visit the Temple of Philae. The temple was finally closed in the 6th century AD by order of Emperor Justinian. Some chambers were converted for Christian worship, and the Coptic community lived on the island until the coming of Islam.

Check in at your hotel in Aswan and stay overnight in Aswan.

Day 02

Abu Simbel Excursion and Aswan High Dam

03:30 am: Pick up from your lodge in Aswan in a deluxe and comfortable car.
Enjoy a guided tour to Abu Simbel and travel to the famous two temples of Abu Simbel. These sanctuaries stand as a stunning achievement of ancient Egypt and echo the grandeur and magnificence of the New Kingdom.
Transfer back and visit the Aswan High Dam. On the way back, have lunch at an Egyptian restaurant.
At the end of the tour, head back to Luxor and get dropped off at Aswan Airport or Aswan Train Station.

Tour ends.

Where this trip takes you

Abu Simbel Temple, Philae Temple on Agilika Island, Edfu Temple, Kom Ombo Temple

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map — Round trip from Luxor 5 cities · 2 Days

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

1 night accommodation at a 5-star hotel with breakfast
All transfers by a private air-conditioned vehicle
1 breakfast and 2 lunches at Egyptian food restaurants
All sightseeing tours as mentioned in the itinerary (private tours)
Egyptologist guide during your excursions
Entrance fees (tickets) to all the sites indicated in the itinerary
Bottled water during the tour
Felucca ride in Aswan for 1 hour
All taxes and service charges

What's Not Included

Any optional tours
Personal spending
Tipping

What to bring

Hat
Camera
Umbrella
Medication
Comfortable shoes
Sunblock & sunglasses
Warm clothes in winter
Cotton clothes in summer
Valid passport for 6 months

Know before you go

The tour is private, giving you the chance to enjoy your time in the best possible way and offering flexibility for the starting time.
During Ramadan, tours should start 45 minutes earlier.
Children less than 3 years old are free of charge. Children from 4 to 10 years old cost 50% of the adult rate.

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