2 Days Trip to Luxor and Aswan from Port Ghalib
Enjoy a 2-Day Private Luxor and Aswan Tour from Port Ghalib and explore the timeless wonders of Ancient Egypt. Discover the Valley of the Kings, Hatshepsut Temple, Colossi of Memnon, Karnak Temple, Philae Temple, Aswan High Dam, and Unfinished Obelisk with a private Egyptologist guide, comfortable transport, and a memorable journey through the legendary cities of Luxor and Aswan.
Day 1 – Luxor West Bank & East Bank Tour – Overnight Stay in Luxor
Your unforgettable 2-day Luxor and Aswan tour from Port Ghalib begins with an early morning pickup from your hotel or resort. Travel comfortably through the Eastern Desert in a private air-conditioned vehicle as you leave the Red Sea coast and head toward Luxor, the ancient capital of Upper Egypt and one of the world’s most important archaeological destinations.
Upon arrival in Luxor, meet your expert private Egyptologist guide and begin your Luxor sightseeing tour from Port Ghalib with a visit to the legendary Valley of the Kings, the royal burial site of the New Kingdom pharaohs and one of Egypt’s most famous UNESCO World Heritage Sites. Hidden among the dramatic limestone mountains of the Theban Necropolis, this incredible valley contains the tombs of Egypt’s most powerful rulers, built deep into the rocks to protect their bodies and treasures for eternity.
Explore beautifully decorated royal tombs filled with colorful wall paintings, ancient hieroglyphic inscriptions, sacred funerary texts, and detailed scenes explaining the Ancient Egyptian beliefs about the afterlife. Your private Egyptologist guide will reveal the stories of the pharaohs, their burial traditions, and the secrets behind these extraordinary underground masterpieces. You will also have the opportunity to enter the famous Tomb of King Tutankhamun, where you can discover the history of the young pharaoh and the remarkable discovery made by Howard Carter in 1922.
Continue your Luxor West Bank tour from Port Ghalib with a visit to the magnificent Temple of Queen Hatshepsut at Deir El-Bahari, one of the finest examples of ancient Egyptian architecture. Built against towering limestone cliffs, this impressive mortuary temple features beautiful terraces, elegant columns, and detailed relief carvings showing the achievements of Queen Hatshepsut, one of Egypt’s most successful female rulers.
Next, stop at the iconic Colossi of Memnon, the giant statues of Pharaoh Amenhotep III that have stood proudly on the Theban plain for more than 3,000 years. Enjoy memorable photos and learn about the history behind these impressive monuments that once guarded one of the largest mortuary temples in Ancient Egypt.
After lunch at a quality local restaurant, continue your Luxor East Bank tour from Port Ghalib with a visit to the spectacular Karnak Temple Complex, the largest religious complex ever built in Ancient Egypt. Walk through the breathtaking Great Hypostyle Hall with its 134 massive columns, admire towering obelisks, colossal statues, sacred lakes, and ancient sanctuaries dedicated to Amun-Ra, the powerful god of ancient Thebes.
Continue to the beautiful Luxor Temple, located beside the Nile River, where you will discover the history of ancient Egyptian festivals, royal ceremonies, and the famous Avenue of Sphinxes that connected Luxor Temple and Karnak Temple thousands of years ago.
At the end of your first day, check in to your hotel in Luxor for an overnight stay. Enjoy a relaxing evening in the ancient city of Thebes, with optional activities such as the Karnak Sound and Light Show or a peaceful Nile felucca sailing experience at sunset.
Day 2 – Aswan Sightseeing Tour & Return to Port Ghalib
After breakfast at your hotel in Luxor, continue your Luxor and Aswan tour from Port Ghalib with a scenic drive south to Aswan, one of Egypt’s most beautiful Nile cities. Famous for its peaceful atmosphere, colorful landscapes, and magnificent ancient monuments, Aswan offers a unique experience combining history, culture, and natural beauty.
Upon arrival, begin your Aswan sightseeing tour from Port Ghalib with a visit to the breathtaking Philae Temple, one of Egypt’s most enchanting ancient temples dedicated to the goddess Isis. Enjoy a scenic motorboat ride across the Nile River to reach this beautiful island temple and explore its impressive halls, elegant columns, detailed relief carvings, and fascinating combination of Ancient Egyptian and Greco-Roman architectural styles.
Continue your Aswan adventure with a visit to the impressive Aswan High Dam, one of Egypt’s greatest modern engineering achievements. Enjoy panoramic views over Lake Nasser and the Nile River while learning about the history of this massive project and its importance in Egypt’s development.
Next, visit the famous Unfinished Obelisk located in the ancient granite quarries of Aswan. Discover the advanced stone-cutting techniques used by ancient Egyptian craftsmen and learn how they created enormous monuments, temples, and obelisks that continue to amaze visitors around the world.
After lunch at a local restaurant, relax during your comfortable private transfer back through the Eastern Desert to Port Ghalib. Arrive at your resort in the evening after an unforgettable 2-Day Luxor and Aswan Tour from Port Ghalib with Overnight Stay in Luxor, filled with ancient temples, royal tombs, Nile landscapes, and incredible stories from the golden age of Ancient Egypt.
