Luxor Day Tour from Aswan
Overview
Discover the extraordinary temples and monuments of ancient Thebes on a Luxor day tour from Aswan. This private full-day excursion is ideal for travelers staying in Aswan who want to experience Luxor’s most important archaeological treasures without changing hotels.
Your journey begins with an early departure from Aswan by private air-conditioned vehicle. The drive takes you through the scenic landscapes of Upper Egypt, offering a glimpse of rural villages, agricultural fields, and everyday life along the Nile Valley. On arrival in Luxor, your private guide will accompany you throughout the sightseeing program and explain the history, architecture, and stories behind each monument.
Your Luxor experience begins on the West Bank of the Nile, where you can explore the famous Valley of the Kings. This remarkable archaeological site contains numerous royal tombs carved into the desert mountains, including the burial places of several New Kingdom pharaohs. Your guide will help you understand the beliefs, artwork, and funerary traditions represented inside the tombs.
Continue to Hatshepsut Temple, one of Luxor’s most distinctive monuments. Built for Queen Hatshepsut, the temple is dramatically positioned against the cliffs of Deir el-Bahari. Learn about Hatshepsut’s reign and the architectural features that make this temple unique.
You will also stop at the Colossi of Memnon, two enormous stone statues that once stood at the entrance of a monumental temple complex. They provide an excellent opportunity for photographs before continuing to the East Bank.
After lunch at a local Egyptian restaurant, visit Karnak Temple, one of the largest religious complexes ever built. Walk through its impressive courtyards, pylons, columns, and sacred areas while learning about the ancient worship of Amun and the many pharaohs who contributed to the complex over centuries.
Depending on your schedule, the tour can also include Luxor Temple, particularly if your return time allows. Located near the modern city center, Luxor Temple is beautifully connected with the history of ancient Thebes and offers a fascinating contrast between monumental architecture and contemporary city life.
At the end of your sightseeing, relax in your private vehicle for the return journey to Aswan.
This Luxor day trip from Aswan offers an efficient way to discover the highlights of Luxor in one day. With private transportation, a knowledgeable guide, and a carefully organized itinerary, you can explore some of Egypt’s most important ancient sites while returning to your accommodation in Aswan the same day.
Highlights
- Private day trip from Aswan to Luxor
- Valley of the Kings
- Hatshepsut Temple
- Colossi of Memnon
- Karnak Temple
- Luxor Temple, time permitting
- Egyptian lunch
- Private air-conditioned vehicle
- Professional Egyptologist guide
- Same-day return to Aswan
Included
- Pick up services from your hotel in Aswan and return.
- 1st class train ticket from Aswan to Luxor & return.
- Private Egyptologist tour guide.
- Entrance fees to all the mentioned sites
- Mineral water on board the vehicle during the tour
- Lunch meal during the day trip
- All Service charges and taxes
Not Included
- Drinks and any personal expenses.
- Egypt entry visa.
- International Airfare.
- Any extras not mentioned in the program.
- Tipping
Price Policy
Price Policy
- All prices are quoted per person, based on the selected accommodation and room occupancy.
- The standard tour price is based on two people sharing a double or twin room.
- Single-room accommodation is available at an additional supplement.
- Child prices depend on the child's age and the services required and will be confirmed at the time of booking.
- The tour price is based on the services and accommodation specified in the confirmed itinerary.
- Prices are subject to availability at the time of booking, particularly for Nile cruise cabins, hotels and domestic transportation.
- Once the booking has been confirmed and the required deposit has been received, the agreed tour price will not change unless the traveler requests changes or upgrades.
Payment Policy
- A 30% deposit is required to confirm and secure the tour reservation.
- The remaining 70% balance should be paid before arrival, according to the payment deadline stated in the booking confirmation.
- Bookings made within 30 days of arrival may require full payment at the time of confirmation.
- Certain services, such as Nile cruise cabins, domestic flights or special arrangements, may require higher or earlier payment because of supplier conditions.
- Payment processing, bank-transfer fees or card/online payment charges, if applicable, may be the responsibility of the traveler.
Price Changes
Quoted prices are based on the availability and rates available when the quotation is prepared. Hotel, cruise and transportation rates may change before the reservation is confirmed.
After the required deposit has been received and the booking is confirmed, the agreed price is protected except for:
- Requested itinerary changes
- Hotel or cruise upgrades
- Additional services or excursions
- Changes in travel dates
- Additional transportation requirements
- Supplier charges that were specifically identified before booking
Optional Experiences
Optional activities such as a Luxor hot-air balloon ride, Nubian Village visit, desert safari, snorkeling, diving, Red Sea boat trip or Nile dinner cruise are not included unless specifically stated in the confirmed itinerary. Their prices will be provided separately.
Important
The final price, inclusions, exclusions, accommodation category and payment deadline will be clearly stated in the traveler's booking confirmation before payment is made.
Cancellation Policy
Fair Cancellation Fees (Excluding Peak Periods)
In case you cancel your trip, the following charges will be applied:
- From the date of booking until 61 days before your arrival date, 15% of the entire tour price will be charged.
- 35% of the tour price if you cancel 60-31 days before arrival.
- 50% of the tour price if you cancel 30-15 days before arrival.
- 100% of the tour price if you cancel 14-1 days before arrival.
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