Overview
Tour Description
An overland trip from Luxor to Aswan with a private Egyptologist, stopping at the temples along the way and staying a night in Aswan. It is a flexible alternative to a Nile cruise: at the end you can return to Luxor or stay on in Aswan.
Highlights
- Country roads, villages and markets along the Nile
- The Temple of Horus at Edfu
- Kom Ombo, the double temple
- A night in Aswan
- Philae Temple and the High Dam
Itinerary
Day 1: Luxor to Aswan via Edfu and Kom Ombo
We collect you at 7:00 AM from your hotel or cruise ship in Luxor. As you drive south, your guide points out village and market life along the road. You visit the Temple of Horus at Edfu, built under the Ptolemies, and Kom Ombo, the temple shared by Sobek and Haroeris. After lunch you continue to Aswan and check in to your hotel.
Meals: Lunch. Overnight: Aswan hotel.
Day 2: Philae and the High Dam
Included and Excluded
- Hotel or cruise pick-up and drop-off
- All transfers by modern air-conditioned vehicle
- English-speaking Egyptologist
- Entrance fees to the sites listed
- 2 lunches
- 1 night in an Aswan hotel
- Bottled water
- Tips
- Personal expenses
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FAQs
How much is the 2-day trip from Luxor to Aswan?
It depends on group size: $400 (1 person), $350 (2 people), $325 (3 to 4 people), $290 (5 to 8 people), $275 (9 to 15 people), $250 (16 to 35 people) per person, including a night in an Aswan hotel.
Can I add Abu Simbel?
Yes. Add an early trip to Abu Simbel on day 2 and an extra night in Aswan.
Can I end the trip in Aswan?
Yes. Tell us and we will drop you at your Aswan hotel, the airport or the station instead of returning to Luxor.
How long is the drive?
About three and a half hours without stops; with Edfu and Kom Ombo it takes most of the day.
How many days do I need in Luxor?
Two full days covers both banks. Three or four days lets you add a balloon flight and day trips.
