4 Day Luxor, Edfu, Kom Ombo, Aswan and Abu Simbel Tour
Duration |
4 Days |
Tour Location |
Luxor / Aswan / Abu Simbel |
Tour Availability |
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Pickup |
Luxor Airport or Hotel in Luxor |
Tour Type |
Private |
Description
An action packed 4 Day Luxor,Edfu, Kom Ombo, Aswan and Abu Simbel tour that offers an incredible opportunity to see best historical attractions of Upper Egypt. Explore the impressive Temple of Queen Hatshepsut where some of the statues within are lit up by the sun on one day every year. Stroll through the Valley of Kings where more than 60 royals were laid to rest, many of them Pharaohs and Queens, and then visit Abu Simbel.
In Abu Simbel, marvel at the imposing rock cut Temples of Ramses II; visit the Aswan High Dam; the Unfinished Obelisk and lose yourself at the ancient Temple of Philae.
Itinerary (4 Days)
Day 1: Arrive in Luxor
When you arrive in this fascinating city for your 4 Day Luxor, Edfu, Kom Ombo, Aswan and Abu Simbel tour, one of our tour managers will meet you at Luxor International Airport, regardless of what time your plane arrives.
You will then be driven to your hotel, and you will be assisted with check in. Our tour manager will also want to discuss your itinerary with you so that pick up times can be confirmed. Enjoy a free “Welcome” drink on us, then you are free to spend the remainder of the day as you wish. Relax in your room; lounge around the pool, or venture out and explore your surrounding.
Meals Included:
- Dinner
Day 2: Luxor Temples and Tombs
Breakfast at hotel. Then start your magical tour in Thebes, the sacred land by exploring the wet bank of Luxor including Valley of the Kings, which considers as the royal cemetery of the Theban kings and rulers of ancient Egypt, and the place where our Pharaohs were buried, "Enter tomb of King Tut Ankh Amun"
After that, you will proceed to visit "Haowrd Carter house", visit the home that once belonged to the man who discovered the tomb of King Tut.
Then proceed to visit Temple of Queen Hatshepsut at Deir El Bahari. This temple is considered as one of the most wonderful examples of the Architecture in ancient Egypt, because it was totally carved inside the mountain.
At the end of the tour you will visit Colossi of Memnon, which is belonging to king Amenhotep III. Lunch at local restaurant.
After lunch, you will discover the East bank of Luxor including Karnak Temples Complex, which are the largest structures ever build in the history of the mankind. The principal building is that of god Amun Ra, since it was considered the house of god on the earth, the earlier structure date back to the middle kingdom, but there are some references which refer to the earlier buildings as old as the 3rd dynasty.
Later on, you will proceed to visit Temple of Luxor, which was built by one of the kings of the 12th dynasty and completed by the well know king Ramses II. This temple was located in the heart of ancient Thebes and, like Karnak, was dedicated to the main/chief god Amun Re.
After finishing your day tour, you will be transferred back to your hotel for rest and refresh.
Meals Included:
- Breakfast
- Lunch
Day 03: Edfu, Kom Ombo and Aswan
Check out from your hotel in Luxor after breakfast, then our tour guide will pick you up to enjoy a day tour to the Temple of Edfu, where you will visit the majestic temple dedicated to Horus which is considered by most to be the best preserved cult temple in Egypt. According to the Egyptian myths, it was the place where the falcon-headed god Horus revenged the murder of his father Osiris by killing Seth.
Drive to Koum Oumbo city and visit Temple of Koum Oumbo,standing on high grounds overlooking the Nile. It differs from other temples because of its double entrance, each one is dedicated to divinity: "Haroeris" with his falcon head and " Sobek " with his crocodile head. The Temple of Kom Ombo was built on the honor of two deities the crocodile-headed Sobek, god of fertility and creator of the world, and Haroeris or the ancient falcon-headed Horus. Also,Kom Ombo's importance lies in its huge sugar-cane.
Arrive Aswan, lunch at local restaurant.
Tour High Dam and Philae Temple
Discover the great city of Aswan, including The High Dam, which has been erected by the Egyptian president Gamal Abdel Nasser in 1960 AD to protect Egypt from the Nile flood. After that you will enjoy sailing on the Nile River by a motor boat till reach Agilika Island, where you will visit Temple of Philae, which was erected during the Gaeco-Roman period and was dedicated to goddess Isis (mother of god Horus).
At the end of your day, you will transfer to your hotel in Aswan for check in & overnight in Aswan.
Meals Included:
- Breakfast
- Lunch
Day 04: Tour of Abu Simbel
Breakfast box from your hotel in Aswan and check out. Later on, you will be transferred by private A-C van to Abu Simbel. The original site was known as Meha in the ancient times and was first documented in the 18th Dynasty, when Ay and Horemheb had rock-cut chapels hewn in the hills to the south. Upon arrival, you will proceed to visit Abu Simbel Temples, which were built by king Ramses II. The first temple (the biggest one) was built by Ramesses II and being dedicated to the famous god Rahorakhty. While the second temple (the smaller one) was dedicated to king himself and his beautiful wife queen Nefertari.
After finishing your day tour, you will drive Aswan airport or station to travel back to Cairo.
Meals Included:
- Breakfast
- Lunch
What is included
- Meet and greet service by our representatives at airports
- Assistance from our customer service department during your stay
- All transfers
- All sightseeing tours (all tours are private)
- Personal guide fluent in English
- Entrance fees to all sites
- Personal driver
- Bottled water during tours
- Portage when needed
- All service charges and taxes
What is Not included
- Domestic Flight.
- Any optional tours.
- Personal Spending.
- Tipping.
Prices
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Prices
Prices are quoted in US Dollars per person per trip except during Christmas, New Year & Easter holidays.
Children Policy
0 - 01.99 Free of Charge
2 - 05.99 pay 25% of tour price
6 - 11.99 pay 50% of tour price
12+ pay full tour price as per adult person.
Notes :
Child pricing applies to children who share rooms with their parents (Max 2 Children in one Room)