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From Aswan: Abu Simbel Temple Day Trip with Hotel Pickup

1. From Aswan: Abu Simbel Temple Day Trip with Hotel Pickup

In the early morning, you will be picked up from a hotel in Aswan, then you will be transferred by an air-conditioned bus (with a group of people) to the Abu Simbel temple Upon arrival, enjoy a visit to the Abu Simbel Temple, as the Abu Simbel Temple is among the most magnificent monuments in Egypt. The temple is famous for its four huge seated statues that adorn its façade. You will have enough time to explore the temple At the end of your wonderful day, you will be transferred again to your hotel

From Aswan: Abu Simbel Day Tour with Private Guide and Car

2. From Aswan: Abu Simbel Day Tour with Private Guide and Car

In the early morning, you will be picked up from your hotel in Aswan, then you will be transferred by an air-conditioned private car to the Abu Simbel temple Upon arrival, You will find the tour guide waiting for you there, then enjoy the visit to the Abu Simbel Temple, as the Abu Simbel Temple is among the most magnificent monuments in Egypt. The temple is famous for its four huge seated statues that adorn its façade. You will have enough time to explore the temple At the end of your wonderful day, you will be transferred again to your hotel in Aswan

From Cairo: 2-Day Abu Simbel & Luxor Tour

3. From Cairo: 2-Day Abu Simbel & Luxor Tour

Day 1: Start your day with pickup at 3 AM from your hotel in Cairo to catch your domestic flight to Aswan. Arrive at Aswan Airport at 6 AM, greeted by tour representatives, and enjoy transfer to the Philae Temple and the High Dam. At 10:30 AM transfer to Abu Simble by private bus. Visit Abu Simbel Temple, the colossal Temple of Abu Simbel built by Ramses II in the 19th dynasty. Visit the small temple of the king's wife Nefertari, dedicated to the goddess Hathor. Then, make your way to your hotel in Aswan for an overnight stay. First, visit Abu Simbel Temple – a stunning Ancient Egyptian monument built by Ramses II out of a sandstone rock cliff. Marvel at the representation of the deities carved on the temple's huge façade. Nearby, also visit the small Temple of the King's wife Nefertari, dedicated to the goddess Hathor. At the end of your tour, transfer to your hotel in Aswan ready for an overnight stay at the Pyramisa Isis Hotel. Day 2: After breakfast at the hotel, get picked up by the representative and transfer to Luxor. Start the day with a visit to the West Bank to visit the Valley of the Kings which holds the tombs of various dynasties and the Temple of Deir El Bahari. On the return journey, stop at the Colossi of Memnon - 2 gigantic sitting statues representing Amenophis III facing the Nile. Then, visit the Temple of Queen Hatshepsut. After this, head over to the East Bank to see the Luxor Temple. Stroll through the courtyard and admire the granite statues of Ramses the Great. Then, transfer by carriage or bus to Karnak Temple - a series of temples built within different reigns. Start by the Avenue of Sphinxes, then visit the Unfinished Propylon and the Hypostyle Hall with it's 134 gigantic columns. See the Obelisks of Queen Hatshepsut and Tuthmosis III. Marvel at the Temple of Amon adorned which is adorned with lotus and papyrus designs, the Granite Scarbeus of Amenophis III, and the Sacred Lake. Finally, transfer to Luxor Airport and catch your domestic flight to Cairo. When you arrive in Cairo you will be met by a representative who will transfer you back to your hotel in Cairo.

Luxor: Abu Simbel Temple Private Guided Day Trip with Lunch

4. Luxor: Abu Simbel Temple Private Guided Day Trip with Lunch

In the early morning, you will be picked up from your hotel in Luxor, then you will be transferred by an air-conditioned private car to the Abu Simbel temple Upon arrival, You will find the tour guide waiting for you there, then enjoy the visit to the Abu Simbel Temple with a group, as the Abu Simbel Temple is among the most magnificent monuments in Egypt. The temple is famous for its four huge seated statues that adorn its façade. You will have enough time to explore the temple At the end of your wonderful day, enjoy having lunch in Aswan, then be transferred again to your hotel in Luxor

From Luxor: 3-Day Nile Cruise to Aswan with Private Guide

5. From Luxor: 3-Day Nile Cruise to Aswan with Private Guide

Take a journey from Luxor to Aswan aboard a 5-star boat that includes all meals and guided visits to some of Egypt’s most iconic and well-preserved temples along the Nile River.  Day 1 Start the first day of your multi-day cruise with a hotel pick-up from your Luxor accommodation around 7:00 AM. Before boarding your boat, you will go on a guided tour to the iconic Valley of the Kings in Luxor.   Visit and go inside the 3 most important tombs of the ancient kings, seeing the many inscriptions and hieroglyphics that decorate them. Next, be led to the Hatshepsut Temple, which is a beautiful funerary temple of the important queen of Egypt, whose political power changed the state of Egypt at that time. Follow your guide as you continue onwards to explore the city of Habu to witness the Temple of Ramses III, one of the greatest temples of the Twentieth Dynasty. Snap pictures of the impressive Memnon statues and end up at the Karnak Temple, which is the most important and largest in the city of Luxor. After your history-filled tour, you will be taken to board your cruise at around 1:00 PM, in perfect time to enjoy the first meal of your river journey. Once you have settled in, make sure to go up to the roof of the boat to enjoy the enchanting scenery. Watch as the small boats, Egyptian villages, and natural landscapes sail by.  Day 2 After breakfast, take a horse carriage ride to visit Temples of Edfu Horus. Marvel at these well-preserved religious palaces and the imposing sandstone structures of Horus. Return to the boat for lunch, before heading out once again to see the Kom Ombo Temple. Learn about the structures of the temple and why it was built in honor of two great Nile divinities. Day 3 After an early morning check-out from the boat, take your luggage and grab a quick breakfast and before being picked up to visit the Abu Simbel temple. On this small-group tour you will also discover the temples of Ramesses II and Nefertari. These twin temples were built from the mountainside in the 13th century BC under the dynasty of Pharaoh Ramesses II.  Finish the tour around 2.30 PM and then be taken to your accommodation in Aswan.

From Cairo: 4-Day Nile Cruise to Luxor/ Balloon, Flights  

6. From Cairo: 4-Day Nile Cruise to Luxor/ Balloon, Flights  

Day 1/ Our representative will pick you up from your accommodation in Cairo/Giza to take you to the airport 3 hours before your flight to Aswan (our team will send the flight schedule depending on availability). When you arrive in Aswan, our representative will be waiting for you holding our sign, after helping you with the luggage he will take you to one of the most unique and relaxing visits in Egypt, f, where you'll also enjoy your lunch. admire the beautiful Nile views on the motorboat ride that will take you to the Village, the most colorful and feel-good village in the entire country. The Nubian Villages are painted in all the colors of the rainbow. To start farming around the Nile, the friendly Nubians moved from Sudan over 8000 years ago after the visit, our representative will drop you off on the ship booked for you in Aswan to enjoy your dinner and spend the night.  Day 2/ Our driver will pick you up early in the morning, and enjoy a 3 hours car trip to Abu Simbel Temple, The temple resembles a memorial of King Ramses II and him and Queen Nefertari and it commemorates the king's victory in the Battle of Kadesh. After the visit, you'll be back on the ship to enjoy your lunch onboard and enjoy the sailing of the ship.  upon arriving in kom ombo our guide will be waiting for you to visit the unique temple of kom ombo, One of the most unusual temples of Ancient Egypt, dedicated to two different deities: the local crocodile-headed god Sobek, and the first "god of the Kingdom", the falcon-headed god Horus the Elder (also called Haroeris).  After the interesting visit, you'll be back on the ship to enjoy your time onboard.  Day 3/ Early in the morning, our guide will pick you up from the reception to visit the hidden gem in Edfu, Horus temple, the second biggest temple in Egypt The temple is believed to have been built on the site of the great Horus-Seth battle. After the visit, you’ll be back on board to enjoy the sailing journey to Luxor. Day 4/ Our driver will pick you up in the morning to take you to the most magnificent experience in Luxor, the hot air balloon ride, and admire the surreal beauty of the city from the sky. After the ride, you’ll be back on the ship to enjoy breakfast before you start your journey in Luxor to discover all the wonderful temples (kindly check out before you leave ) Starting with the Valley of the Kings, Once called the Great Necropolis of Millions of Years of Pharaoh or the Place of Truth, the Valley of the Kings (Wadi Biban al-Muluk) has 63 magnificent royal tombs, all very different from each other. Moving to the mortuary temple of Hatshepsut, The Hatshepsut temple was commissioned by the reigning queen herself to serve as an Artistic representation of the queen’s life and reign and a beacon of elegance and grandeur. And before leaving the West Bank enjoy a quick visit to the colossi of Memnon, the two enormous statues of 18th Dynasty Pharaoh Amenhotep III originally designed to guard his mortuary temple. Ending the journey with the largest temple in Egypt, The Karnak Temple, Being the largest building for religious purposes ever to be constructed, the Karnak Temple was known as the “most select of places” by ancient Egyptians. Then the driver will drop you off at the airport to fly to Cairo, when you arrive there our driver will be waiting for you to take you to your accommodation in Cairo/Giza. 

Luxor: 3-Day Nile Cruise to Aswan with Hot Air Balloon

7. Luxor: 3-Day Nile Cruise to Aswan with Hot Air Balloon

Day 1/  Enjoy one of the very best experiences in Egypt, The hot air balloon ride, our driver will pick you up from your accommodation in Luxor early in the morning to admire the city from the sky on the balloon ride. After the majestic ride, you'll start the journey in Luxor by visiting the West Bank, starting with The Valley of the Kings, its primary purpose was to secure the royal tombs for the pharaohs of the new kingdom  Then moving to The Mortuary Temple of Queen Hatshepsut,  an admirer of Mentuhotep II's temple had her own designed to mirror it but on a much grander scale and, just in case anyone should miss the comparison, ordered it built right next to the older temple.   Ending the tour with a quick visit to the massive colossi of Memnon for pictures.  The next stop is the temple of Karnak, which is home to three main temples, several smaller enclosed temples, and several outer temples - combining the achievements of many generations of ancient builders over 1500 years. After a long journey in Luxor enjoy your lunch on the cruise ship booked for you and start the sailing journey up to Edfu. relax and enjoy the luxury life on a 5-star cruise ship. Day 2/ in the morning after enjoying breakfast on the ship, our guide will pick you up from the reception to visit the hidden gem in Edfu, Horus temple, The crafted decoration of the temple in the form of reliefs is unforgettable. On the inner walls of the perimeter wall, scenes from the myth about the fight between Horus and Set and the text describing it are presented.   Then back to the cruise to continue the sailing until you reach Kom Ombo where our guide will be waiting for you.    The guide will pick you up from the reception to visit the unique temple of Kom Ombo, Tit is a double temple, dedicated to Sobek the crocodile god, and Horus the falcon-headed god. The layout combines two temples in one with each side having its gateways and chapels.   and back again to the ship to enjoy the sailing.  Day 3/ Early in the morning, our driver will pick you up from the reception to visit the most beautiful temple in Egypt (kindly check out before you leave and leave your luggage in the reception).    Join a small group, relax in an air-conditioned vehicle, and enjoy a 3-hour car trip to The Great Temple of Abu Simbel, A miracle built inside the mountain by King Ramses II, one of the most fantastic places in the world, The facade of the Great Temple of Ramses is about 38 meters long and 31 meters high. The temple is dedicated to the most important gods of the New Kingdom, Ptah (the creator god of Memphis), Amun-Re (the great god of Thebes), and Re-Harakhte (sun god of Heliopolis), as well as to the Pharaoh Ramses II himself.   After the overwhelming visit to the temple, you'll be back on the ship where our driver will be waiting for you to take you to your accommodation in Aswan safe and sound.

Cairo: Private 6-Day Egypt Tour with Flights and Nile Cruise

8. Cairo: Private 6-Day Egypt Tour with Flights and Nile Cruise

Day 1: Start your 6-day adventure with a pickup from your hotel in Cairo. Head to the Pyramids of Giza, the oldest of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World, and the last that are still standing. From there, go to the Egyptian Museum to learn about the development of the Egyptian civilization. After the visit enjoy an Egyptian lunch in a local restaurant before you head to the hotel booked for you. Afterward, your driver will take you to your hotel in Cairo, where you will be staying for the next 2 nights. Day 2: In the morning drive to Alexandria, and upon your arrival explore the area of Kom El-Deka, once an affluent residential area in Greco-Roman times. Continue on to the Catacombs of Kom el Shoqafa, one of the Seven Wonders of the Middle Ages. After the catacombs head to a local restaurant for lunch before going to the Great Library of Alexandria in Alexandria, which was one of the largest and most significant libraries of the ancient world. Your last stop in Alexandria is the Citadel of Qaitbay, a 15-century defensive fortress by the sea. From here you will be taken back to your hotel in Cairo. Day 3: Drive to the airport in the morning and hop on your flight to Luxor. Upon your arrival in Luxor, your driver will be waiting for you outside the airport. From the airport head to the East Bank to visit Karnak Temple and Luxor Temple. After exploring the temples, enjoy a felucca ride on the river before being dropped off at the cruise ship where you will stay for the next 3 nights. Day 4: Wake up early for a hot air balloon ride over Luxor. After landing your guide will be waiting for you to head to the West Bank of Luxor to visit the Valley of the Kings. Then move on to the Mortuary Temple of Queen Hatshepsut and the Colossi of Memnon. Conclude your day back on the ship with dinner. Day 5: After breakfast on board, take a horse-drawn carriage to Edfu. Take a guided visit to the Temple of Horus before having a buffet lunch back on board the cruise ship as you sail to your next destination. In the afternoon, visit the unusual Temple of Kom Ombo and then return to the boat for dinner. Day 6: In the early morning, head to one of the most stunning temple complexes in Egypt, Abu Simbel Temples, for a small-group tour. From the tour, your guide will take you back to the cruise ship to pick up your luggage. You will then be transferred to Aswan Airport to take the flight back to Cairo. Upon your arrival in Cairo, your driver will be waiting for you outside of the airport to return you to your hotel.

Egypt: Private 11-Day Tour, Nile Cruise, Flights, Balloon

9. Egypt: Private 11-Day Tour, Nile Cruise, Flights, Balloon

Day 1/   Our representative will pick you up from the airport to start the first adventure of the interesting journey in Egypt. The driver will be waiting for you to help with your luggage and then you’ll head to the first visit of the day, the Giza Great Pyramids, The last remaining of the Seven Wonders of the ancient world, the great pyramids of Giza, are perhaps the most famous and discussed structures in history. enjoy exploring the history of the camel ride included in the tour.   the next destination, is the Egyptian Museum, the oldest archaeological museum in the Middle East, and houses the largest collection of Pharaonic antiquities in the world.    Learn more about the ancient Pharaonic history with your professional guide.   After the visits, the driver will take you to the hotel booked for you in Cairo to enjoy lunch and rest for a while, and in the evening he will pick you up once again to take you to have dinner on a cruise ship while enjoying the folkloric show on board.       Day 2/     Our driver will pick you up in the morning after enjoying your breakfast (kindly check out before you leave), he will take you to the airport to fly to Hurghada.    When you arrive there our representative will be waiting for you holding our sign, after helping you with the luggage he will take you to the hotel booked for you in Hurghada.   Check-in, enjoy lunch, and enjoy a free day in the city, explore the city, and have fun with family and friends at the hotel beach.     Day 3/   it’s time for relaxing and fun activities, our driver will pick you up in the morning from your hotel in Hurghada to visit Bay orange island or Paradise Island ( depending on the availability), Relax amongst white-sand beaches and crystal clear water. Snorkel and explore the sea's underwater world. makes your dream come true. Turquoise water and a beach like in the Maldives are awaiting you! Enjoy a fun day and make playful memories with friends and family. Back to the hotel at around 5 pm to relax enjoy your time at the hotel, have your dinner, and spend the night.   Day 4/  Our driver will pick you up early in the morning after enjoying your breakfast (kindly check out before you leave), enjoy a 4 hours car trip to Luxor, upon arrival in Luxor enjoy breakfast   before heading to the west bank, starting with The Valley of the Kings, one of Egypt’s most spectacular destinations, the valley became a royal burial ground for pharaohs such as Tutankhamun, Seti I, and Ramses II, as well as queens, high priests, and other elites of the 18th, 19th, and 20th dynasties. Then moving to The Mortuary Temple of Queen Hatshepsut, one of the most beautiful monuments of ancient Egypt, the style of which was never repeated.   Ending the tour with a quick visit to the massive colossi of Memnon for pictures.  Admire the Nile views of the city on the Felucca ride.   After a long journey in Luxor enjoy your lunch on the Cruise ship booked for you. relax and enjoy the luxury life on a 5-star cruise ship.    Day 5/   Enjoy an early start for one of the best if not the best experience in Luxor, The hot air balloon ride.    Our driver will pick you up from the reception to join a small group and take you to the hot air balloon ride airport. enjoy Watching the magical sights of Luxor drift by below.    after the magical ride, your private guide will be waiting for you along with the private driver to visit Luxor East bank, starting with The biggest temple in Luxor, The Karnak Temple, a massive temple complex to which dozens of pharaohs added their own constructions. The most significant structure, and the largest religious building ever built.   The next destination is the temple of Luxor, This beautiful temple was built on the east bank of the Nile by Amenhotep III, "The Magnificent'. With his wife Queen Tiy, whom he dearly loved.    After the unique adventure, the driver will drop you off back on the cruise to enjoy sailing up the Nile to Edfu.      Day 6/   in the morning after enjoying breakfast onboard, our guide will pick you up from the reception to visit the hidden gem in Edfu, Horus temple, the second biggest temple in Egypt, it represents a lost art that showcases the true spirit of the ancient Egyptian civilization from the perspective of the Ptolemaic dynasty.    Then back to the cruise continuing the sailing until you reach Kom Ombo where our guide will be waiting for you.    The guide will pick you up from the reception to visit the unique temple of Kom Ombo, The temple is unique for its dedication to two different deities: the local crocodile-headed god Sobek, and the first "god of the Kingdom", the falcon-headed god Horus the Elder (also called Haroeris).   and Back again to the ship to enjoy the sailing.      Day 7/   Early in the morning, our driver will pick you up from the reception to visit the most beautiful temple in Egypt (kindly check out before you leave and leave your luggage in the reception).    Relax in an air-conditioned vehicle and enjoy the car trip to The Great Temple of Abu Simbel, Dedicated to the Ancient Egyptian gods Amun, Ra-Horakhty, and Ptah and to Ramesses himself, they are considered to be the most beautiful of the temples commissioned during the Pharaoh's reign.   After the overwhelming visit to the temple, you'll be back on the ship where our representative will be waiting for you to take you on a chilling and relaxing visit to the Nubian village where you will enjoy an Egyptian Lunch.    After the colorful visit, you'll be back to collect your luggage and then our driver will take you to the airport to fly to Cairo.    When you arrive in Cairo our driver will be waiting for you holding our sign, after helping you with the luggage he will take you to the hotel booked for you in Cairo to enjoy your dinner and spend the night.      Day 8/    After having breakfast, our representative will pick you up in the morning at 8 am to visit the pearl of the Mediterranean Sea, Alexandria, starting the day with the Catacombs of Kom el Shoqafa, one of the seven wonders of the medieval world. and then moving to Bibliotheca Alexandrina, which is built on a magnificent site alongside Alexandria's ancient harbor in the historic center of the city. learn more about it with your private Egyptologist. the last stop for the day is Fort Qaitbey, Qaitbay Citadel is one of the most important forts on the coast of the Mediterranean Sea. discover the history of the establishment of the most important Islamic monuments. Day 9/  Kindly check out in the morning, our driver will pick you up to take you to the airport to take the flight booked for you to Sharm El Sheikh, when you arrive there our driver will be waiting for you holding our sign, he will take you to the hotel booked for you to enjoy your lunch and have some rest. In the evening at around 8 pm, our driver will pick you up to visit the Sinai Desert and hike to the top of Mount Moses. Marvel at the incredible sunrise from the summit. Visit the oldest working Christian monastery in the world. Watch the sunrise from the top and admire the incredible views and spend the night enjoying the view and the vibes. Day 10/ After ending breakfast our driver will take you back to your hotel at around 1 pm to rest for the day and enjoy your stay in Sharm El Sheikh.   Day 11/ As a beautiful story comes to an end so is our amazing journey in Egypt ending today, Our driver will pick you up in the morning to take you to the airport to take the flight back to Cairo where our driver will be waiting for you to take you to your hotel in Cairo

From Hurghada: Two-Day Private Tour of Luxor and Abu Simbel

10. From Hurghada: Two-Day Private Tour of Luxor and Abu Simbel

Experience the wonder of ancient Egypt on this two-day private tour of Luxor and Abu Simbel. See the most spectacular monuments of the past and learn the history with your Egyptologist guide. Start in the morning with pickup from your hotel in Hurghada and enjoy transfer in a private air-conditioned vehicle. Arrive at Luxor to meet your Egyptologist guide and start your adventure. Explore the final resting place of the Egyptian rulers from the 18th to the 20th dynasty Continue to the magnificent Hatshepsut temple and see one of the most beautiful and best-preserved ancient Egyptian temples. Next, visit the Colossi of Memnon and see the two colossal stone statues of King Amenhotep III. After, enjoy a delicious lunch in a restaurant with breathtaking views of the Nile. Make one more stop at the Great Karnak temple, the largest temple complex ever built. After a long day, relax on a scenic drive to Aswan. Here, check in and unwind in a luxurious 5-star hotel. On day two, rejoin your guide and enjoy a tour of the two temples of Abu Simbel. Immerse yourself in Ancient Egyptian Civilization as your Egyptologist guide explains the fascinating history behind each archeological site. When the day is over, ride back in comfort to your hotel in Hurghada.

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4.4 / 5

based on 24 reviews

The experience was very professional and good. Arwa from nice tours was in touch with me and giving me constant updates about the tour which was very reassuring. Even at time of pick up she was awake at 4 AM to ensure smooth pickup. After reaching the destination, there was some hiccup regarding the guide. I called Arwa about that, and she handled it professionally. I was able to get it touch with the guide eventually, and so the tour turned out to be great.

Suzanna was brilliant in organising this wonderful day trip to Abu Simbel - first class service - Thanks very much. I highly recommend this trip - we were some of the first people to arrive at Abu Simbel and it was great before the large crowds started arriving. Early start but it was worth it!The driver picked us up at my hotel exactly on time as arranged by Suzanna.

Totally recommended, I’m from Chile . I was traveling on a cruise ship so I decided to book this trip. Arwa the manager contacted me as soon as I sent all the information required. The pick up time was accurate.

Awesome trip! GETYOURGUIDE was there when I needed them they contacted Nice tour for me at the end was a really good trip I enjoyed it.

Great trip - quick journey (all things considered) and Abu Simbel is breathtaking.