Luxor to Abu Simbel Day Trip – Discover the Icons of Ancient Egypt
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Tour Overview
Key Features
Tour Itinerary
Luxor to Abu Simbel – Itinerary
03:30 AM – Hotel Pickup in Luxor
Early departure from your hotel in a private air-conditioned vehicle.
03:30 – 08:30 AM – Drive to Abu Simbel (via Aswan road)
Long scenic journey through the desert landscape with short rest stops along the way.
09:00 AM – Arrival at Abu Simbel Temples
Meet your Egyptologist guide and begin the visit.
09:00 – 11:00 AM – Guided Tour of Abu Simbel Temples
Explore:
The Great Temple of Ramses II
The Temple of Queen Nefertari (Hathor Temple)
Learn about the relocation of the temples and their history.
11:00 – 12:00 PM – Free Time for Photos
Enjoy time to take photos of the colossal statues and Lake Nasser surroundings.
12:00 PM – Return Journey to Luxor
Begin the drive back with possible short stops en route.
05:00 – 06:00 PM – Arrival in Luxor
Drop-off at your hotel.
What's Included
- Private airconditioned vehicle (Luxor ↔ Abu Simbel round trip)
- Professional driver
- Licensed Egyptologist guide (during temple visit)
- Hotel pickup and dropoff in Luxor
- Bottled water during the trip
- Short stops for rest along the road
What's Not Included
- Meals and drinks
- Entrance fees to Abu Simbel temples
- Personal expenses
- Optional tour activities not mentioned in the itinerary
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