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Private tourOnly your group will participate
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Overview
The Ultimate Two-Day Journey: Combine Abu Simbel's monuments with Luxor's craft heritage in one seamless itinerary.
Expert Logistics: Enjoy comfortable private transport handling the desert drive safely.
Immersive Workshops: Visit authentic papyrus institutes and alabaster workshops to watch master craftsmen at work.
Nile Felucca Experience: Unwind with a peaceful traditional sailboat ride.
Banana Island Excursion: Stroll through lush groves and enjoy fresh local fruit.
Private Comfort: Experience personalized attention from pickup to drop-off.
What's included
Traditional felucca sail and Banana Island visit, including fresh bananas and mint tea
Traditional felucca sail and Banana Island visit on Day 2
All transfers in private air-conditioned vehicles.
Luxor hotel, airport, or station pickup.
Private Egyptologist guide for Day One
Bottled water/ Snacks
Tipping for guide and driver.
Meals are not provided, but your driver will happily make stops along the way so guests can choose and purchase whatever food and drinks they prefer.
Explore ancient granite quarries and marvel at the colossal Unfinished Obelisk attached to the bedrock.
Marvel at the colossal rock-cut facade of Ramses II and the Temple of Hathor, rescued from the rising waters of Lake Nasser.
Personal purchases, such as items bought during visits to the alabaster and papyrus workshops
What to expect
Day 1: Aswan and Abu Simbel
Aswan
4h
Private Drive to Aswan: Depart Luxor in comfort and travel south through the scenic landscape of Upper Egypt.
Aswan High Dam
30m
Marvel at this monumental engineering feat completed in the 1960s, which spans the Nile River. Travelers can take in sweeping panoramic views across the massive expanse of Lake Nasser—one of the world's largest man-made reservoirs—and learn how this historic structure transformed modern Egypt's water supply and hydroelectric power.
Unfinished Obelisk
30m · Admission ticket not included
Step into the ancient northern granite quarries of Aswan to view the colossal, half-carved monolith commissioned by Queen Hatshepsut. Still firmly attached to the bedrock, this massive structure offers travelers a fascinating, firsthand look at ancient Egyptian stone-working and quarrying techniques, revealing just how monumental these ancient engineering projects truly were.
Abu Simbel
1.3 days
The Great Temple of Ramesses II & The Small Temple: Travelers will explore the breathtaking rock-cut monuments carved directly into the mountainside. The Great Temple features four colossal seated statues of Ramesses II guarding the entrance, while the adjacent Small Temple is dedicated to his favorite wife, Queen Nefertari, and the goddess Hathor. Guests also learn the incredible modern engineering story of how the entire temple complex was dismantled and relocated block-by-block in the 1960s to save it from the rising waters of Lake Nasser.
Luxor
7h
Return Journey to Luxor: After an awe-inspiring visit to the Abu Simbel temples, travelers board the comfortable private vehicle for the scenic evening drive back north, arriving safely in Luxor late in the evening to wrap up an unforgettable first day.
Day 2: Luxor Cultural & Craft Heritage Highlights
Luxor
1h
Local Artisan & Craft Stops: Explore Luxor's famous traditional craft centers, including the authentic papyrus institutes and local alabaster workshops, where travelers can watch traditional artisans at work.
Luxor
3h
Felucca Sail on the Nile: Enjoy a peaceful, traditional sailboat ride along the river, taking in the timeless views of the Nile Valley. Board a traditional felucca for a peaceful sail across the Nile to Banana Island, where guests can stroll through lush banana groves, relax in the shade, and enjoy fresh local fruit.
Meeting and pickup
Pickup details
We will warmly greet you with a sign bearing your name from your hotel or location.
Additional information
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
