Luxor Day Trip from Aswan
Overview
Enjoy an unforgettable Luxor Day Trip from Aswan with Egypt Top Tours and travel deep into the heart of ancient Egyptian civilization. This full-day Aswan to Luxor excursion takes you to the world’s greatest open-air museum, where colossal temples and royal tombs reveal the glory of the pharaohs. Combining history, culture, and comfort, this Luxor Day Tour is one of the most popular options among our Aswan day tours—perfect for travelers who want to see Luxor’s highlights in a single, well-planned day.
Included
- All transfers by a private air-conditioned vehicle.
- Pick up services from your hotel & return.
- Private English Egyptologist guide.
- Entrance fees to all the mentioned sites.
- A bottle of water during your trip.
- All taxes & service charge.
Excluded
- Any extras not mentioned in the itinerary
- Tipping
Itinerary:
Your Luxor Day Trip from Aswan begins early in the morning when your Egypt Top Tours Egyptologist guide meets you at your hotel in Aswan. Travel north in a private, air-conditioned vehicle on a scenic drive of approximately four hours to Luxor.
West Bank of Luxor
Start your exploration on Luxor’s West Bank with a visit to the Valley of the Kings, the burial ground of New Kingdom pharaohs. Here, you’ll enter richly decorated tombs carved deep into the desert hills, showcasing scenes from the Book of the Dead and ancient beliefs about the afterlife.
Continue to the stunning Temple of Queen Hatshepsut, an architectural masterpiece built into limestone cliffs. Learn the story of Egypt’s most powerful female ruler and admire the temple’s elegant terraces. Stop next at the Colossi of Memnon, two massive statues that have stood guard over the Theban landscape for thousands of years.
After the West Bank tour, enjoy a freshly prepared lunch at a carefully selected local restaurant in Luxor.
East Bank of Luxor
In the afternoon, cross the Nile to the East Bank to visit the magnificent Karnak Temple, the largest religious complex ever built. Walk through the awe-inspiring Hypostyle Hall with its forest of towering columns and learn how generations of pharaohs contributed to this sacred site.
Conclude your Aswan to Luxor Day Tour at Luxor Temple, beautifully located in the heart of modern Luxor and once connected to Karnak by the Avenue of Sphinxes. After some free time for shopping or photos, begin your return journey to Aswan.
Arrive back at your hotel in the evening, marking the end of a truly memorable Luxor Day Trip from Aswan with Egypt Top Tours.
Prices:
Prices
Notes:
Children Policy
0 - 05.99 Free of Charge
6 - 11.99 pay 50% of the tour price
12+ pay full tour price as per adult person
If your tour includes airfare then an extra charge for child rate may apply.
Deposit and Payment
Full payment will be required when confirming your booking as requested and can be paid by credit or debit card (Visa / MasterCard) via Verisign Secured payment system on our website.
Tour Voucher
After your tour is confirmed we will email the final confirmation and voucher to print and bring with you. Details will include contact numbers of your tour operator and customer care and additional information for your convenience
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