3 Days Luxor, Aswan & Abu Simbel from Port Ghalib by Private Car
Day 1 – Dendera Temple, Luxor East & West Bank Highlights
Your private 3-day Luxor, Aswan & Abu Simbel tour from Port Ghalib begins with an early morning VIP pickup from your hotel or resort. Travel in comfort through the Eastern Desert in your private air-conditioned vehicle as you journey toward Luxor, the ancient capital of Thebes and the world’s greatest open-air museum.
Your first visit will be the spectacular Dendera Temple Complex, one of the best-preserved temples in Egypt. Dedicated mainly to the goddess Hathor, Dendera is famous for its incredible astronomical ceiling, colorful hieroglyphic 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 expert Egyptologist guide explains the fascinating history of this Greco-Roman masterpiece.
After enjoying a delicious Egyptian lunch, continue to Luxor to explore the impressive Karnak Temple Complex, the largest religious sanctuary ever constructed in ancient Egypt. Discover the legendary Great Hypostyle Hall with its 134 giant columns, towering obelisks, colossal statues, sacred lake, and magnificent chapels built by generations of Pharaohs.
Continue to Luxor’s famous West Bank, where the royal treasures of ancient Thebes await. Visit the legendary Valley of the Kings, the burial place of Egypt’s greatest Pharaohs. Enter three beautifully decorated royal tombs and admire the colorful hieroglyphics, ancient paintings, and sacred texts describing the journey to the afterlife.
Continue to the breathtaking Temple of Queen Hatshepsut at Deir El-Bahari, one of ancient Egypt’s greatest architectural achievements. Built against towering limestone cliffs, the temple reveals the story of Egypt’s most powerful female ruler through impressive terraces and detailed reliefs.
End your Luxor sightseeing with a photo stop at the famous Colossi of Memnon, the massive statues of Pharaoh Amenhotep III that have watched over the Theban plain for thousands of years.
After completing your Luxor exploration, continue to your hotel for a comfortable overnight stay.
Overnight in Luxor.
Day 2 – Aswan Highlights, Philae Temple & Nile Adventure
After breakfast, continue your Luxor, Aswan & Abu Simbel tour from Port Ghalib with a scenic private drive south through the beautiful landscapes of the Nile Valley toward Aswan, the peaceful city famous for its Nubian culture and ancient monuments.
Upon arrival in Aswan, begin your sightseeing 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 pylons, and fascinating reliefs connected to the famous myth of Isis and Osiris.
Learn about the incredible UNESCO relocation project that saved the temple from the rising waters of Lake Nasser and preserved one of Egypt’s most important ancient sites.
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 transformed the Nile Valley, controlled flooding, and created the vast Lake Nasser.
Continue to the ancient granite quarries to see the famous Unfinished Obelisk, the largest known ancient obelisk and an extraordinary example of ancient Egyptian stone-carving techniques.
In the afternoon, enjoy a relaxing Felucca sailing experience on the Nile River. Sail around Aswan’s beautiful islands, admire the golden desert landscapes, palm groves, and traditional Nubian villages while enjoying the peaceful atmosphere of the Nile.
Enjoy your overnight stay at your hotel in Aswan.
Overnight in Aswan.
Day 3 – Abu Simbel Temples & Return to Port Ghalib
After an early breakfast, begin the final chapter of your private Egypt adventure with a journey through the Nubian desert to the legendary Abu Simbel Temples.
Stand in front of 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 behind these magnificent monuments and learn about the incredible UNESCO project that relocated Abu Simbel to protect it from the rising waters of Lake Nasser.
After exploring Abu Simbel, return to Aswan for lunch before beginning your comfortable private journey back to Port Ghalib.
Relax in your modern air-conditioned vehicle as you cross the desert landscapes of Egypt and reflect on an unforgettable three-day journey through the most important monuments of ancient Egyptian civilization.
Arrive at your resort in Port Ghalib in the evening with unforgettable memories of the temples, tombs, and legendary treasures of Luxor, Aswan, and Abu Simbel.
