Luxor, Aswan & Abu Simbel 2-Day Tour from Sahel Hasheesh

Description

The Luxor, Aswan and Abu Simbel 2-day tour from Sahel Hasheesh takes you into southern Egypt by private vehicle, with a guide for the site visits and our team organising the route. It is a full schedule for travellers who want to see several major temples and royal monuments in one organised excursion. Pickup can also be arranged from Port Ghalib, depending on the selected booking details.

In Luxor, you start on the west bank. At the Valley of the Kings, you enter decorated royal tombs cut into the limestone hills. Your guide explains how the burial grounds were used and points out details in the wall paintings. The Tomb of Tutankhamun can be visited when its entrance is available and included in the arrangements. Its small chambers and link to the young pharaoh make it a memorable stop.

The nearby Queen Hatshepsut Temple is set in terraces below the cliffs at Deir el-Bahari. Its courtyards and reliefs tell the story of one of ancient Egypt’s most capable rulers. At the road below, the Colossi of Memnon make a short open-air stop. The two seated figures once guarded the entrance to a much larger temple and are easy to photograph while travelling between the west and east banks.

On the east bank, Karnak Temple changes the scale of the visit. The complex includes the Great Hypostyle Hall, with its rows of massive columns, as well as open courts, gateways and later additions. A guided visit helps you take in the main areas without hurrying. The long drive is broken up with practical road stops where appropriate, and the private vehicle gives your group more flexibility than a large shared coach.

• See the Valley of the Kings and Queen Hatshepsut Temple in Luxor
• Visit the Tomb of Tutankhamun when entrance arrangements allow
• Stop at the Colossi of Memnon and Karnak Temple
• Visit Philae Temple in Aswan
• Explore the Abu Simbel Temples with a private guide

The route continues to Aswan, where the landscape shifts to granite islands, open water and the southern Nile. Philae Temple is reached by boat across the reservoir and is dedicated mainly to Isis. Its carved gateways, columns and position beside the water make it a memorable temple visit. The boat crossing and site visit involve walking on uneven surfaces, so comfortable shoes are important.

The final major visit is to the Abu Simbel Temples, built by Ramesses II and later moved to higher ground during the creation of Lake Nasser. The larger temple has colossal seated statues and deeply carved interior rooms, while the smaller temple honours Queen Nefertari. Seeing both temples means an early start and a long road journey, but the scale, reliefs and preserved colour make the visit worthwhile.

This tour suits travellers who want a concentrated look at Upper Egypt and are comfortable with early departures, extended driving and several hours of sightseeing on foot. It is less suitable for anyone seeking a slow-paced holiday or who finds long road journeys difficult. Our team coordinates the private transfers and guide service, while the route and pickup details are confirmed before travel.

Meals, accommodation and entrance tickets depend on the selected package, so check the booking inclusions before departure. Wear light clothing suitable for walking, carry water and keep a passport or approved identification document with you where required. Site access, especially for the Tomb of Tutankhamun, follows the ticket arrangements and opening conditions on the travel date.