3 Days Luxor, Aswan & Abu Simbel from Makadi Bay by Private Car
Enjoy a 3 Days Luxor, Aswan & Abu Simbel Tour from Makadi Bay by Private Car and discover the wonders of Ancient Egypt with your expert Egyptologist guide. Explore Karnak Temple, Valley of the Kings, Philae Temple, Aswan High Dam, Dendera Temple, and Abu Simbel Temples with comfortable transportation, accommodation, and personalized service.
Day 1 – Dendera Temple, Luxor East & West Bank Exploration
Your private Luxor, Aswan & Abu Simbel tour from Makadi Bay begins with an early morning pickup from your hotel or resort. Travel in comfort through the Eastern Desert in your private air-conditioned vehicle as you head toward Luxor, the ancient capital of Thebes and the world’s greatest open-air museum.
Your first visit is the incredible Dendera Temple Complex, one of the best-preserved temples in Egypt. Dedicated mainly to the goddess Hathor, the temple is famous for its stunning astronomical ceiling, colorful reliefs, underground crypts, and the unique depiction of Queen Cleopatra VII and her son Caesarion.
Explore the beautifully preserved halls, columns, and sacred chambers while your professional Egyptologist guide explains the history, mythology, and architectural importance of this Greco-Roman masterpiece.
After enjoying an authentic Egyptian lunch, continue to Luxor and visit the spectacular Karnak Temple Complex, the largest religious sanctuary ever built in ancient Egypt. Walk through the famous Great Hypostyle Hall with its 134 massive columns, admire towering obelisks, colossal statues, sacred lakes, and impressive chapels built by generations of Pharaohs.
Continue your Luxor adventure on the West Bank, where you will explore the legendary Valley of the Kings, the royal burial place of the New Kingdom Pharaohs. Enter three beautifully decorated tombs and admire the vibrant hieroglyphics, ancient paintings, and sacred texts that reveal the beliefs of ancient Egyptians about the afterlife.
Visit the spectacular Temple of Queen Hatshepsut at Deir El-Bahari, one of the greatest architectural achievements of ancient Egypt. Built against towering limestone cliffs, the temple showcases impressive terraces, elegant columns, and detailed reliefs telling the story of Egypt’s most powerful female ruler.
End your Luxor sightseeing with a stop at the famous Colossi of Memnon, the giant statues of Pharaoh Amenhotep III that have guarded the Theban plain for thousands of years.
Enjoy a comfortable overnight stay at your hotel in Luxor.
Overnight in Luxor.
Day 2 – Aswan Sightseeing, Philae Temple & Nile Sailing
After breakfast, continue your 3 Days Luxor, Aswan & Abu Simbel Tour from Makadi Bay with a scenic private drive south through the beautiful Nile Valley toward Aswan, the peaceful city famous for its Nubian heritage and ancient monuments.
Upon arrival in Aswan, begin your exploration with a traditional motorboat ride to Philae Island, home to the magnificent Temple of Isis. Known as the “Pearl of Egypt,” this beautiful temple complex features elegant columns, impressive gateways, and fascinating reliefs connected to the famous myth of Isis and Osiris.
Learn about the incredible UNESCO relocation project that saved Philae Temple from the rising waters of Lake Nasser and preserved this ancient treasure for future generations.
Enjoy lunch at a local restaurant before visiting the impressive Aswan High Dam, one of Egypt’s greatest modern engineering projects. Discover how this massive structure changed the Nile Valley, controlled flooding, and created the huge Lake Nasser.
Continue to the ancient granite quarries to see the famous Unfinished Obelisk, the largest known ancient obelisk and a fascinating example of Egyptian stone-carving techniques.
In the afternoon, enjoy a relaxing traditional Felucca sailing trip on the Nile River. Sail around Aswan’s beautiful islands, admire the golden desert scenery, palm groves, and traditional Nubian villages while enjoying the peaceful atmosphere of the Nile.
Overnight at your hotel in Aswan.
Overnight in Aswan.
Day 3 – Abu Simbel Temples & Return to Makadi Bay
After an early breakfast, begin the final chapter of your private Egypt adventure with a journey through the Nubian desert to visit the world-famous Abu Simbel Temples.
Stand in awe before the enormous rock-cut temples built by Pharaoh Ramses II more than 3,000 years ago. Admire the four colossal statues of Ramses II at the entrance of the Great Temple and explore the nearby Temple of Queen Nefertari, dedicated to his beloved wife.
Discover the fascinating history of these incredible monuments and learn about the massive UNESCO relocation project that saved Abu Simbel from the rising waters of Lake Nasser.
After exploring Abu Simbel, return to Aswan for lunch before starting your comfortable private journey back to Makadi Bay.
Relax in your modern air-conditioned vehicle while crossing the beautiful landscapes of Upper Egypt and the Eastern Desert, reflecting on an unforgettable three-day adventure through the greatest treasures of ancient Egypt.
Arrive at your resort in Makadi Bay in the evening with unforgettable memories of the temples, tombs, and legendary wonders of Luxor, Aswan, and Abu Simbel.
