Day Trip from Aswan to Luxor

Early Morning – Departure from Aswan

Your private driver will pick you up from your hotel or Nile Cruise in Aswan in the early morning. Travel by private air-conditioned vehicle to Luxor. The journey takes approximately 3–4 hours, depending on traffic and road conditions.

Karnak Temple

Upon arrival in Luxor, meet your private licensed Egyptologist guide and begin your sightseeing at Karnak Temple, one of the largest ancient religious complexes in Egypt.

Explore the Great Hypostyle Hall, impressive columns, ancient statues and temple courtyards while learning about the history and religious significance of ancient Thebes.

Valley of the Kings

Continue to Luxor's West Bank and visit the Valley of the Kings, the ancient burial ground of many New Kingdom pharaohs.

Explore the selected royal tombs included in your entrance ticket and learn about the ancient Egyptian beliefs surrounding the afterlife.

Temple of Hatshepsut

Continue to the Temple of Hatshepsut, an impressive monument built for one of Egypt's most famous female pharaohs.

Your Egyptologist guide will explain the history of Queen Hatshepsut and the reliefs decorating the temple.

Colossi of Memnon

Make a photo stop at the Colossi of Memnon, two enormous stone statues that once stood at the entrance of a temple complex dedicated to Pharaoh Amenhotep III.

Lunch

Enjoy lunch at a local Egyptian restaurant in Luxor. Vegetarian and other dietary requirements can be arranged upon request.

Return to Aswan

After completing the sightseeing program, begin the drive back to Aswan in your private air-conditioned vehicle.

Arrive in Aswan in the evening and drop off at your hotel or Nile Cruise.

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What's Included

• Private round-trip transportation from Aswan to Luxor

• Private air-conditioned vehicle

• Private licensed Egyptologist guide in Luxor

• Pickup and drop-off from your hotel or Nile Cruise in Aswan

• Entrance fees to the included sightseeing sites

• Visit to Karnak Temple

• Visit to the Valley of the Kings

• Visit to Hatshepsut Temple

• Photo stop at the Colossi of Memnon

• Lunch at a local Egyptian restaurant

• Bottled water during the tour

• All applicable taxes and service charges

What's Excluded

• Personal expenses

• Drinks during lunch

• Entrance to any additional tombs in the Valley of the Kings not included in the standard ticket

• Optional activities

• Tipping for the guide and driver

• Any services not mentioned under "What's Included"

Frequently Asked Questions

1. How long does the trip from Aswan to Luxor take?

The drive from Aswan to Luxor takes approximately 3–4 hours each way, depending on traffic and road conditions.

2. Is this a private tour?

Yes. This is a private day trip with private transportation and a private licensed Egyptologist guide.

3. What time does the tour start?

The tour starts early in the morning to allow enough time to visit the main attractions in Luxor and return to Aswan on the same day. The exact pickup time can be arranged according to your location and schedule.

4. Where can I be picked up in Aswan?

Pickup is available from your hotel or Nile Cruise in Aswan.

5. Which attractions are included in Luxor?

The tour includes Karnak Temple, the Valley of the Kings, Hatshepsut Temple and the Colossi of Memnon.

6. Is lunch included?

Yes. Lunch at a local Egyptian restaurant is included. Special dietary requirements can be requested in advance.

7. Can I visit additional tombs in the Valley of the Kings?

Yes, additional tombs may be available for an extra entrance fee, depending on which tombs are open on the day of your visit.

8. Will I have an Egyptologist guide?

Yes. A private licensed Egyptologist guide will accompany you during the sightseeing in Luxor.

9. Is transportation comfortable for the long journey?

Yes. The tour uses a private air-conditioned vehicle suitable for the journey between Aswan and Luxor.

10. Can the itinerary be customized?

Yes. As this is a private tour, the sightseeing schedule can be adjusted according to your interests, available time and preferred pace.

11. Is the tour suitable for families?

Yes. The private format makes the tour suitable for families, couples and small groups.

12. Can I book the tour if I am staying on a Nile Cruise?

Yes. Pickup and drop-off can be arranged from your Nile Cruise in Aswan, depending on the cruise schedule and docking location.

13. What should I bring?

We recommend bringing comfortable walking shoes, sun protection, a hat, sunglasses and a bottle of water. A valid passport or identification may also be required.

14. Are entrance fees included?

Yes. Entrance fees for the attractions listed in the itinerary are included. Additional tombs or optional attractions may require an extra fee.

15. What happens after the Luxor tour?

After completing the sightseeing and lunch, you will return by private vehicle to Aswan and be dropped off at your hotel or Nile Cruise.