Abu Simbel & Aswan 2-Day Tour from Luxor

Description

The Abu Simbel & Aswan 2-Day Tour from Luxor takes you to two major temple sites in southern Egypt, with time for Aswan’s river views and Nubian culture along the way. Abu Simbel is difficult to add to a standard Luxor itinerary, but its scale and setting make the long journey worthwhile. We arrange the transport, guiding, entrance fees and meals, leaving you free to concentrate on the monuments rather than the logistics.

Your trip starts in Luxor, where our team handles pickup before the road journey south. It is a long drive, but luxury transport gives you space to rest between visits. Our guides keep the pace practical, explain the history clearly and take care of the details that matter on a full sightseeing trip. Breaks are arranged along the route when needed, and included meals mean you do not have to plan every stop.

At Abu Simbel, you will see King Ramses II’s Great Temple, carved into the rock beside Lake Nasser. Four large seated figures of Ramses II face the approach. Inside, the halls lead to reliefs of the king, the gods and scenes from his reign. The temple was moved in the 1960s when Lake Nasser was created, and your guide will explain this as you walk through the courtyards, columns and inner sanctuary.

Next to it stands the temple dedicated to Queen Nefertari and the goddess Hathor. Often called Queen Nefertari’s beautiful Queen Hathor Temple, it deserves more than a quick photograph. The façade shows Nefertari beside Ramses II, while the interior reliefs depict the queen with Hathor. Its smaller scale gives it a different feel from the Great Temple, with finely carved figures and painted details that are easy to overlook without a guide.

Aswan changes the pace. You will visit Philae Temple, a sanctuary dedicated mainly to Isis that now sits on Agilkia Island after being moved to protect it from rising water. A boat carries you across to the island, where columns, gateways and carved walls rise above the Nile. Our guide explains the temple’s stories, including the myth of Isis and Osiris and the site’s long religious history.

The tour also includes Nubian Village, where the houses, setting and local traditions offer a more recent view of life along the Nile. The visit is cultural and unhurried: you can walk through the village, see its colourful architecture and speak with local people through arrangements made by our team. Travellers should be comfortable walking on uneven ground, boarding a boat and spending extended periods outdoors.

• Visit the Great Temple of Ramses II and the Temple of Nefertari at Abu Simbel
• Explore Philae Temple on Agilkia Island
• Experience Nubian Village and Aswan’s Nile setting
• Travel with a knowledgeable guide, arranged transport, meals and entrance fees

This organised trip links Luxor with Abu Simbel and Aswan without the need to arrange separate transfers, tickets and local visits. It also suits first-time visitors who prefer a clear plan and support along the route. The schedule includes a long road journey and a full day of temple sightseeing, so it is less suitable for anyone who needs a very relaxed pace or finds extended vehicle travel difficult. We include travel insurance and practical support, while your guide helps you move safely and comfortably between each part of the programme.

Bring the passport details requested for booking, comfortable walking shoes, sun protection and a light layer for the vehicle and early starts. Keep water, medication and personal essentials in a small day bag, as the main luggage may stay in the vehicle during visits.