3 Days Luxor, Aswan & Abu Simbel from Sahl Hasheesh by Private Car
Enjoy a 3 Days Luxor, Aswan & Abu Simbel Tour from Sahl Hasheesh 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 3-day Luxor, Aswan & Abu Simbel tour from Sahl Hasheesh begins with an early morning VIP pickup from your hotel or resort. Travel comfortably through the Eastern Desert in your private air-conditioned vehicle as you leave the Red Sea coast and head toward Luxor, the ancient capital of Thebes and the world’s greatest open-air museum.
Your first visit will be the magnificent Dendera Temple Complex, one of Egypt’s most beautifully preserved ancient temples. Dedicated mainly to the goddess Hathor, Dendera is famous for its breathtaking astronomical ceiling, colorful hieroglyphic reliefs, underground crypts, and the unique depiction of Queen Cleopatra VII and her son Caesarion.
Explore the impressive halls, sacred chambers, and beautifully carved columns while your professional Egyptologist guide explains the history, mythology, and importance of this Greco-Roman masterpiece.
After enjoying a delicious Egyptian lunch, continue to Luxor and explore the legendary Karnak Temple Complex, the largest religious sanctuary ever built in ancient Egypt. Discover the famous Great Hypostyle Hall with its 134 gigantic columns, towering obelisks, colossal statues, sacred lake, and impressive temples created by generations of Pharaohs.
Continue your Luxor adventure on the West Bank of the Nile, where you will visit the world-famous Valley of the Kings. Explore three royal tombs carved deep into the mountains and admire the stunning colors, hieroglyphics, 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 describing the reign of Egypt’s most successful female Pharaoh.
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 more than three thousand years.
Enjoy a comfortable overnight stay at your hotel in Luxor.
Overnight in Luxor.
Day 2 – Aswan Highlights, Philae Temple & Nile Sailing Experience
After breakfast, continue your 3 Days Luxor, Aswan & Abu Simbel Tour from Sahl Hasheesh with a scenic private drive south through the beautiful Nile Valley landscapes toward Aswan, the peaceful Nubian city famous for its ancient monuments and unique culture.
Upon arrival in Aswan, begin your exploration with a traditional motorboat ride to Philae Island, home to the beautiful Temple of Isis. Known as the “Pearl of Egypt,” this magnificent temple complex features elegant columns, impressive gateways, and fascinating reliefs connected to the famous myth of Isis and Osiris.
Learn about the incredible UNESCO rescue project that relocated the entire temple complex to protect it from the rising waters of Lake Nasser.
After enjoying lunch at a local restaurant, visit the impressive Aswan High Dam, one of Egypt’s greatest modern engineering achievements. 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 an amazing example of ancient Egyptian stone-carving techniques.
In the afternoon, relax aboard a traditional Felucca sailing boat on the Nile River. Enjoy the peaceful atmosphere of Aswan while sailing past beautiful islands, palm trees, golden desert landscapes, and traditional Nubian villages.
Enjoy an overnight stay at your hotel in Aswan.
Overnight in Aswan.
Day 3 – Abu Simbel Temples & Return to Sahl Hasheesh
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 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 magnificent Temple of Queen Nefertari, dedicated to his beloved wife.
Discover the fascinating history behind 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 beginning your comfortable private journey back to Sahl Hasheesh.
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 Egyptian civilization.
Arrive at your resort in Sahl Hasheesh in the evening with incredible memories of the temples, tombs, and legendary wonders of Luxor, Aswan, and Abu Simbel.
