2 Days / 2 Nights Abu Simbel and Luxor Tour from Cairo (Afternoon Departure)

Day 1: Fly from Cairo to Aswan

You will take a late afternoon or late evening flight (depending on availability) from Cairo to Aswan. Upon arrival, you will be met and transferred to your hotel in Aswan. Check in to your hotel in Aswan and rest of the day is free.

• Overnight in Aswan
• Included Meal(s): No meals are included on this day
• Accommodation: Overnight at the 5-star hotel in Aswan

Day 2: Abu Simbel Trip from Aswan – Transfer from Aswan to Luxor by the Train

You will be picked up from your hotel in Aswan at 4:30 am and depart to visit the two Temples of Abu Simbel, with their unique style, are considered to be the masterpieces of ancient Egypt. They reflect the glory and grandeur of the new Kingdom. The Egyptian government and UNESCO decided to co-operate in order to save these temples from the flood. The Temple of Ramsses II was dedicated to the four universal gods Ptah, Re-Her-Akhtey, Amun-Re, and to Ramsses II himself. The great Abu Simbel temple is also called The Sun Temple of Ramssess II. The Temple of Queen Nefertari is also Called the Temple of Hathor who was the wife of the Sun God so in a symbolic way, the two Temples, that of Ramsses II and that of Nefertari, bring Ramesses II, Nefertari, Hathor, and the Sun God together as one. Lunch at a local restaurant in Aswan then transfer to Aswan train station for your 1st class seated train to Luxor, we will pick you up from Luxor train station for overnight in Luxor.

• Overnight in Luxor
• Included Meal(s): Breakfast and Lunch
• Accommodation: Overnight at the 5-star hotel in Luxor

Day 3: Luxor East & West Bank Tour — Fly back to Cairo

After breakfast, at around 8:00 am, you will travel by car with a private driver to visit the Valley of the Kings, Temple of Hatshepsut, Colossi of Memnon, Karnak temple, Luxor temple. After your trip to the temples, you will be driven to the Luxor airport for your flight to Cairo. When you arrive in Cairo, you will be met and assisted at the airport and then transferred to your hotel in Cairo. This will be the end of our tour and services. (Flight Time Approx: Luxor to Cairo 22:00 – 23:00).

• Included Meal(s): Breakfast and Lunch

INCLUDED in the Tour Price:

• Pick up services from your hotel & return.
• Domestic flight tickets from Cairo to Aswan and from Luxor to Cairo only
• Train ticket from Aswan to Luxor
• 1 night in Aswan at a 5-star hotel including breakfast
• 1 night in Aswan at a 5-star hotel including breakfast
• English speaking guide during the tours
• All transfers by modern air-conditioned vehicle
• Meals as mentioned in the itinerary: (B) breakfast, (L) lunch
• Entrance fees mentioned by the itinerary
• Local taxes and service charges

NOT INCLUDED:

• International airfare & airport taxes
• Egypt Entry Visa
• Any optional tours
• Tips to staff, items of a personal nature
• Drinks with meals (except the drinks served with breakfast)
• Travel insurance

IMPORTANT INFO:

• Please be advised that the order /sequence in which the daily tours occur within the above day-by-day package tour itinerary can be subject to change depending on the availability of domestic flight tickets per the itinerary, opening/closing of various historical sites, etc.
• Vegetarian lunch option available upon request
• The normal arrival time in Cairo is between 10:00 – 11:00 pm. If you are planning on reserving your plane back home that same day, we recommend you book a plane ticket from 04:00 am onwards, to avoid missing your flight.

WHEN TO BOOK?

• Book as soon as possible to guarantee availability, especially during public holidays and festivities.
• You can book up to 5 days before (Cairo local time) if there are still places available. If less than 5 days before the start of your requested tour date, please contact us by email or phone as it would be a last-minute booking that will need to be checked for availability before your tour reservation is confirmed.