Luxor to Aswan 4-Day Tour: Karnak, Valley of Kings, Philae & More
Why we love it?
The Luxor to Aswan 4-Day Tour offers an immersive exploration of ancient Egyptian history, ideal for history enthusiasts and cultural travelers. Participants will visit significant sites such as Karnak Temple, the Valley of the Kings, and Philae Temple, each accompanied by a certified guide providing in-depth historical context. The tour includes flexible time at each location, allowing for personal exploration, and features comfortable private transport between destinations like Edfu and Kom Ombo Temples. This experience stands out for its combination of iconic archaeological sites and the scenic beauty of the Nile, making it a distinctive journey through Egypt's rich heritage.
Inclusions
- Visit Karnak & Luxor Temples with flexible time to explore each ancient site.
- Discover royal tombs in the Valley of the Kings with deep historical insights.
- Explore Hatshepsut Temple & Colossi of Memnon with a certified guide.
- Stop at Edfu & Kom Ombo Temples along the Nile with comfortable private transport.
- Visit Philae Temple in Aswan, beautifully located on an island in the Nile.
- Enjoy a local city tour and traditional souk experience in Luxor.
- Travel in a private A/C vehicle with hotel, cruise, or airport pickup included.
- All service charges and taxes included with no hidden fees
- Choose from 3 flexible packages: Transfer Only, With Guide, or All-Inclusive.
Itinerary
Day 1 Karnak Temple
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Explore Luxor East Bank ( Karnak and Luxor temples) + City Tour ( by Horse carriage and Elsouk )
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the biggest temple was dedicated for god Amon Ra and his wife Mut and their son Khonsu. They have been started the construction of this temple in the reign central state about 2000 B.C.
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Luxor city tour by Horse carriage in East bank
you will discover the main streets of Luxor and then enjoy a spectacular ride through the city, which is considered one of the most historic open-air museums. Your ride will pass by Luxor temple, City center &Nile road. a wonderful experience to get a nice photos & discover the Magic of Luxor. -
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luxor city tour to tourist El Souk in East bank , photography, buying souvenir gifts, lunch in a restaurant, or sitting in one of the antique cafés, optional, as desired.
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Luxor Temple is the only place in Egypt which contains monuments from all Egypt`s civilizations periods as you will see ancient Egyptian, Greek, Roman, Christian and Muslim monuments. It was contracted approximately 1400 B.C by king Amunhotep III, and completed by king Ramses II, it was dedicated for warship of the goddess Amun-Ra, his wife Mut and their son Khonsu together representing the Theban triad.
Day 2 Day 2
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Explore luxor West bank ( Hatshepsut and Valley of the Kings Temples )+Flucca
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Discover how the ancient Egyptians create their tombs in the valley of the kings where ancient Egyptians used it as a burial, there are many kings buried there like King Tutmosis I, Tutmosis III, Tut-Ankh-Amon, King Ramssess VI, King Mrenptah and AmonhotepII. The colors inside the tombs is well preserved.
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Enjoy the glory of Hatshepsut temple which was a mark a turning point in the architecture of Ancient Egypt.3 It is a unique temple was dedicated to queen Hatshepsut one of the most famous queens of ancient Egypt.
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Then continue your day Tour to The Colossi of Memnon which is remains of the mortuary temple of Amenhotep III.
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Private felucca or motor on the Nile from the west to the east,
Enjoy the magic of nile river with felucca, felucca is a Nile sailing boat that sails using the wind. you will be able to watch the sun set over ancient Thebes and discover the amazing view of the historical city.
Day 3 The historical Kom Ombo Temple
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Edfu / Kom-Ombo
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Transfer time: From the moment of meeting and going to the Edfu Temple
The distance from luxor to Edfu Temple is 100 km -
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Edfu Temple is one of the most striking and complete of ancient Egyptian temples and is dedicated to the worship of the god Horus. Situated on the western bank of the Nile, its construction began during the reign of Ptolemy III (246–221 BC) in 237 BC, but was completed in the reign of Ptolemy XII (80–51 BC) in 57 BC, 180 years later.
The temple remained buried under layers of settlement debris for millennia, which is why its architectural and decorative elements have survived so well. In 1860 the French archaeologist Auguste Mariette uncovered and restored parts of the temple.
The temple is fronted by two massive pylons that bear scenes of Ptolemy XII conquering his enemies and worshiping deities. Two large granite statues of the falcon-god Horus stand before the pylons. Once through the pylons you enter into a large Peristyle court lined with columns decorated with floral capitals. -
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Transfer time: From the moment of meeting and going to the Temple of Kom Ombo
The distance from Edfu Temple to Temple of Kom Ombo is 70 km -
located in the north of the city of Kom Ombo, about 45 km north of Aswan, was established in 180 BC. AD, to worship "Sebak and Horus".
This temple is unique in its architectural composition because it is based on two axes, each of which is self-contained, and an integrated lighting project was made to illuminate the temple at night. It was established during the reign of Ptolemy VI, and it was decorated in the Roman era, the time of Emperor Tiberius, in terms of design and architecture. The walls of this temple were decorated with an intimate Egyptian decoration, characterized by the accuracy of its workmanship, good harmony, and the beauty of the balance between the characters of its scenes and the surrounding hieroglyphic inscriptions that complete these scenes.
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Transfer time: From the moment of meeting and going to the Kom Ombo Temple
The distance from Kom Ombo Temple to aswan is 60 km
Day 4 Day 4
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Aswan visits of ( High Dam, Unfinished Obelisk , Philae Temple )
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The monuments of Philae include many structures dating predominantly to the Ptolemaic Period (332–30 BC), which he dedicated to Isis, the mother of Horus, the god of kingship. A scene in the mammisi, or birth room, where the birth of Horus was celebrated, depicts Isis suckling her son Horus in the marshes.
The temple of Isis was one of the last ancient Egyptian temples to remain active, as it continued to function until the reign of the Byzantine Emperor Justinian I (527–565 AD)
The temple was converted into a Christian church and many inscriptions were deliberately destroyed.
Isis is once again central to this cult, as the emperor is shown making offerings to her, her consort Osiris, and their son Horus.
All these monuments were relocated from the original Philae island to the nearby island of Agilkia during the UNESCO Nubia Campaign in the 1960’s to rescue sites flooded by the construction of the Aswan High Dam. -
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The High Dam is a water dam on the Nile River in southern Egypt, established during the reign of Gamal Abdel Nasser, and the Soviets participated in its construction. The High Dam helped greatly in controlling the flow of water and mitigating the effects of the Nile flood. Used to generate electricity in Egypt. The length of the dam is 3600 meters, the width of the base is 980 meters, the vein of the summit is 40 meters, and the height is 111 meters. The volume of the dam body is 43 million cubic meters of cement, iron and other materials, and a water flow of up to 11,000 cubic meters of water per second can pass through the dam.
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Obelisks are iconic monuments and masterpieces of ancient Egyptian engineering. They are found throughout Egypt and usually stand in towering pairs in front of entrances to temples. Known in ancient Egyptian language as tekhen, they are made from a single piece of stone with a rectangular shaft and topped by a gilded pyramidion to reflect the sun’s rays. Obelisks are associated with solar mythology, representing the benben, or first land to come into existence at the dawn of time, and from which the sun-god stood to create the universe. Egyptian kings liked to have obelisks made and dedicated to themselves by carving their names and religious dedications onto the four sides of the obelisk’s shaft.
The Unfinished Obelisk was discovered in the early twentieth century after it had been covered by sand for thousands of years. It remains as you see it today in one of the Aswan quarries, famous for its supply of hard and high-quality stone. Believed to have been commissioned by Hatshepsut
Please Note
- Wheelchair accessible
- Stroller or pram accessible
- No public transportation nearby
- Infants must not sit on laps
- Wheelchair accessible
- Note: We also offer accommodations; just choose between a 3- 4- or 5-star hotel option.
- We offer free pickup from all Luxor hotels, Nile cruises, train station, or airport.
- Please provide your accommodation or arrival details when booking.
- Pickup usually starts around 8:00 AM but can be adjusted to fit your schedule.
- Drop-off in Aswan is available at your hotel, cruise, or train station.
- For remote locations, additional charges may apply—please contact us in advance.
Know Before You Go
- Animals or pets allowed
- Infant seats available
Cancellation Policy
Fully refundable until 1 day before start
Non-refundable after 1 day before start
