Three-Day Aswan and Abu Simbel Tour from Hurghada
Description
This three-day Aswan and Abu Simbel tour from Hurghada takes you into southern Egypt by road, with time to see the main temples and landmarks instead of squeezing everything into a single day. Our team collects travellers from hotels in Hurghada or Port Ghalib and arranges the long-distance transport, local sightseeing and route planning. The trip suits travellers who want to visit Aswan and Abu Simbel without organising separate transfers, guides and overland connections.
Aswan is the main focus of the trip. You visit the High Dam, a major piece of modern Egyptian engineering that changed the flow of the Nile and helped create Lake Nasser. Your guide can also explain the history of the Old Dam and how it differs from the later High Dam. This gives you useful context before the ancient sites, where the age and scale of the monuments tell a very different story.
On Agilkia Island, you see Philae Temple, dedicated mainly to the goddess Isis. You reach it by boat, then explore its reliefs, columns and courtyards at a steady walking pace. The island setting brings a quieter pause after the road journey. At the Unfinished Obelisk, you see the granite quarry and the huge monument left in the rock after cracks made it impossible to complete.
A short sail on the Nile creates a slower break in the itinerary. You sail by felucca around Aswan as the crew uses the wind and river current, subject to the conditions on the day. From the boat, the riverbanks pass at an easier pace than they do from the road. It is a simple sail rather than a long cruise, so comfortable clothing, sun protection and the ability to step on and off the boat are useful.
The trip also includes the Abu Simbel temples, built during the reign of Ramses II. The Great Temple has four colossal seated figures of Ramses II at its entrance, while the smaller Temple of Queen Nefertari stands nearby. Inside, your guide points out the carved scenes and explains how the temples were relocated during the creation of Lake Nasser. Expect an early start and several hours of travel for this visit, followed by time to walk through the temple complex at your own pace.
On the return route towards Hurghada, you stop at Kom Ombo Temple, more commonly spelled Kom Ombo. Its unusual double design honours Sobek, the crocodile god, and Horus the Elder, with mirrored areas for each deity. The reliefs include medical instruments and other details that are worth a closer look. At Edfu Temple, one of the best-preserved major temples in Egypt, the broad pylons and long approach show the scale of the Ptolemaic complex before you enter its decorated inner areas.
- See Aswan with a guide, including its main ancient and modern landmarks
- Visit Philae Temple, the Unfinished Obelisk, the High Dam and the Old Dam area
- Sail on the Nile by felucca in Aswan
- Visit Abu Simbel, the Temple of Ramses II and the Temple of Queen Nefertari
- Stop at Kom Ombo Temple and Edfu Temple on the return journey
This is a full sightseeing programme with considerable road travel, so it suits travellers who are comfortable with early starts, longer transfers and walking across temple grounds. Families can enjoy the mix of boats, monuments and open-air sites, although younger children may find the travel days tiring. Travellers with limited mobility should tell us before booking so we can discuss the uneven surfaces, steps and boat boarding involved at some stops.
We keep the arrangements clear: pickup and drop-off are coordinated with your hotel, and our guide explains the order of visits while our team manages the transfers between Hurghada, Aswan, Abu Simbel, Kom Ombo and Edfu. Bring your passport or approved identification and comfortable shoes; the final transport and accommodation details are confirmed before departure.
Included
Accommodation during the three-day tour
Tour guide service during the sightseeing visits
Transport between the listed destinations
Pickup and drop-off from Hurghada or Port Ghalib hotels
Felucca sail in Aswan
Visits and transfers included in the confirmed itinerary
Excluded
Drinks and meals not listed in the confirmed itinerary
Optional activities
Any services not stated under inclusions
Gratuities
Personal expenses
Don't forget
Sun hat, sunglasses and sunscreen
Any required medication
Water bottle
Comfortable walking shoes
Light, breathable clothing and a layer for early starts
Small bag for the felucca and temple visits
Passport or approved identification
Frequently Asked Questions
The three-day Aswan and Abu Simbel tour from Hurghada or Port Ghalib includes hotel pickup and drop-off, transport between the destinations, guided sightseeing in Aswan, Abu Simbel temples, and visits to Kom Ombo and Edfu on the return journey. The programme also includes a Nile felucca sailing experience.
You will see the High Dam, the Phiala temple on Philae Island, the Unfinished Obelisk, and Aswan’s historic dam area. Meals, accommodation and entrance fees depend on the booking option selected, so check the inclusions shown with your chosen package.
This is a three-day tour from Hurghada or Port Ghalib with long road transfers and sightseeing in Aswan, Abu Simbel, Kom Ombo and Edfu, so you should expect early starts and a full travel schedule. The main visits are arranged in stages rather than as one continuous day of walking.
There is time to see the key monuments, travel between stops and sail with a felucca on the Nile. The exact order may change because of road conditions, opening arrangements or local logistics.
Pickup is provided from hotels in Hurghada or Port Ghalib, followed by a road transfer to Aswan and the other destinations on the itinerary. Our team confirms the practical pickup details after booking, since the meeting point depends on your hotel location and the selected travel arrangements.
At the end of the tour, you return by road to Hurghada. Please provide your hotel name and an active contact number when booking so we can coordinate the pickup and drop-off clearly.
The tour can suit families with older children, but it involves long road journeys, early starts, uneven surfaces and walking at archaeological sites, including Abu Simbel temples, the Unfinished Obelisk and Edfu temple. Travellers with limited mobility should discuss their needs with us before booking.
Some sites have steps, sand or rough ground, and boarding a felucca requires care. We can explain the walking involved and the available assistance, but access arrangements vary by site and cannot always accommodate wheelchairs.
Wear light, comfortable clothing with respectful coverage for temples, and bring comfortable walking shoes, sun protection and enough water for the day. A hat, sunglasses and a light layer are useful because temperatures can change between early road transfers, open monuments and the Nile.
Bring your passport or required travel identification, personal medication, phone charger and a small bag for daily essentials. For the felucca sailing, keep valuables secure and follow the crew’s safety instructions around the boat.
You can request the three-day Aswan and Abu Simbel tour by providing your travel date, hotel in Hurghada or Port Ghalib, number of travellers and any mobility or dietary requirements. We then confirm the available arrangements and the booking conditions that apply to your selected option.
Cancellation terms vary according to the booking and travel date, so review the specific policy before confirming. If your plans change, contact our team as soon as possible; any refund or amendment depends on those stated terms.
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Your Itinerary
Our team picks you up from your hotel in Hurghada or Port Ghalib and begins the road transfer to Aswan. The journey takes several hours, with a stop arranged along the way when needed. After arrival, you start to Discover Aswan with a visit to The High Dam, where your guide explains how the project changed irrigation, electricity and life along the Nile. You then see The old Dam, built earlier on the river and still visible as part of Aswan’s changing water landscape.
Continue to the the Unfinished Obelisk in the ancient granite quarries. The deep cut around the stone shows how workers shaped large monuments before a crack stopped the work. After a meal stop, take a motorboat across to Phiala temple on Agilkia Island. The temple is dedicated mainly to Isis and was relocated when the original island was threatened by rising water. Finish the afternoon with a calm Sail with Felucca on the Nile before checking in for the evening.
After breakfast, travel south from Aswan to the Abu Simbel temples. The road crosses the desert, so the transfer is a substantial part of the excursion; our team arranges the journey and explains the meeting points before departure. On arrival, walk toward the Great Temple of Ramses II, where four large seated figures face the lake. Inside, your guide points out the carved halls, royal scenes and the sanctuary at the rear of the temple.
You also visit the smaller temple built for Queen Nefertari and the goddess Hathor. Its columns and wall reliefs show the queen beside Ramses II, with carefully preserved details throughout the interior. Allow time to walk between the temples, take photographs from the permitted areas and rest in the visitor facilities. A meal stop is included during the day at a suitable local restaurant or arranged dining point. Afterwards, return to Aswan for the evening and a quieter night before the journey north.
After breakfast and checkout, begin the return transfer toward Hurghada. Your first main stop is Komompo temple, set beside the Nile between Aswan and Luxor. The unusual layout gives the temple two sanctuaries: one for the crocodile god Sobek and one for the falcon-headed Horus. Your guide can show you the reliefs, the carved calendar and the small museum displaying mummified crocodiles. Take time to walk through the site before continuing north.
Next, visit Edfu temple, one of Egypt’s best-preserved temple complexes. The entrance pylon leads into courtyards, columned halls and the sanctuary dedicated to Horus. The visit is at a steady walking pace, with some uneven ground and open areas. After a meal stop, continue by road to your hotel in Hurghada or Port Ghalib. The final transfer takes several hours, and the exact arrival time depends on road conditions, sightseeing time and the location of your drop-off.