Hurghada Departure: 3-Day All-Inclusive Luxor, Aswan & Abu Simbel Private Trip

Your journey kicks off early at 05:00 am with pick-up from your hotel in Hurghada in a private A.C. car bound for Luxor . Upon arrival you will meet your private tour guide who will join you to visit: Karnak Temple: no site in Egypt is more impressive than Karnak . It is the largest temple complex ever raised by human hands, representing the combined achievement of many generations of ancient builders and pharaohs. The Temple of Karnak is in fact three main temples, smaller enclosed temples, and several outer temples spread across 247 acres of land. Luxor Temple: The Temple of Luxor was the hub of the most important festival, the Opet festival. Built largely by Amenhotep III and Ramses II, the temple served as the stage for the festival's rituals, meant to reconcile the human aspect of the ruler with his divine office. Lunch at a local restaurant, then visit the Valley of the Kings, final resting place of Egypt's rulers from the 18th to the 20th dynasty, home to tombs including the great pharaoh Ramses II and boy pharaoh Tutankhamun. The tombs were richly stocked with all the material goods a ruler might need in the afterlife, and much of the interior decoration remains well preserved. Hatshepsut Temple: one of the most beautiful and best-preserved of all the temples of Ancient Egypt, built on three levels with two wide ramps joining them in a central position. Colossi of Memnon: two massive stone statues of King Amenhotep III, the only remains of a once-complete mortuary temple. The statues are carved from blocks of quartzite sandstone quarried near Cairo, then moved 700 km to Luxor
Drive on to Aswan from Luxor for an overnight stay at the Basma Hotel.

Your action-packed day starts with an early pickup from your hotel in Aswan at 04:00 AM. Enjoy a comfortable drive to Abu Simbel, arriving by 07:00 AM, ready to explore two of Egypt's most magnificent monuments.

Visit the Great Temples of Ramses II and Queen Nefertari, marveling at their grandeur and the remarkable story behind their relocation in 1960. Learn how the temples were moved with help from the Egyptian government and UNESCO to escape submersion by the Nile's rising waters. Admire the striking mural of Ramses II’s victory at the Battle of Qadesh, and explore the small temple dedicated to Queen Nefertari, his beloved wife, featuring stunning rock sanctuaries and intricate bas-reliefs.

Afterward, savor a traditional lunch aboard a Nile Felucca for a unique experience on the river.

In the afternoon, discover the highlights of Aswan, including a visit to the Temple of Philae, dedicated to the goddess Isis. Constructed around 690 BC, this temple was the last built in the classical Egyptian style and one of the final places where the goddess was worshipped.

Next, sail by Felucca around Elephantine Island, taking in the Nile's scenic beauty, then head to the Aswan High Dam, a monumental project finished in 1971 that created Lake Nasser, one of the world's largest reservoirs. Learn about its importance and engineering.

Finally, visit the Unfinished Obelisk, a colossal obelisk nearly 42 meters long that was never completed. The site provides valuable insight into how the ancient Egyptians shaped their massive stone monuments; if finished, this obelisk would have weighed 1168 tonnes, making it the largest and heaviest stone structure ever shaped by the ancient Egyptians.

In the evening, return to your hotel for an overnight stay at Basma Hotel in Aswan, reflecting on a day full of history and awe-inspiring monuments.

This exclusive tour offers a deep dive into Egypt's ancient wonders, blending cultural exploration with modern comfort and expert guidance.

After breakfast, set off to visit the Temple of Kom Ombo.
Located 50 km north of Aswan, the Kom Ombo Temple stands out among ancient Egyptian temples as it honors two gods at once: Sobek, the crocodile god of fertility, and Horus, the falcon-headed god of the sky. The temple is also known for its reliefs of surgical instruments, an early record of medicine and surgery in Ancient Egypt.

Enjoy lunch at a local restaurant, then continue to the Edfu Temple.
Among the largest and best-preserved Ptolemaic temples, Edfu Temple is dedicated to Horus the Falcon. This grand structure features numerous columns, halls, chambers, and chapels. Two impressive statues of Horus flank the twin-towered entrance, and an inscription inside lists the titles of the books (scrolls) once kept in the temple’s library.

After your visit, drive back to Hurghada, wrapping up your day of exploration.