3 Days Luxor, Aswan & Abu Simbel from Soma Bay by Private Car
Enjoy a 3 Days Luxor, Aswan & Abu Simbel Tour from Soma 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 Highlights
Your private 3-day Luxor, Aswan & Abu Simbel tour from Soma Bay 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 journey toward Luxor, the ancient capital of Thebes and the world’s greatest open-air museum.
Your first stop is the remarkable Dendera Temple Complex, one of Egypt’s best-preserved ancient temples. Dedicated mainly to the goddess Hathor, Dendera is famous for its stunning astronomical ceiling, beautifully preserved colorful reliefs, underground crypts, and the unique carving of Queen Cleopatra VII and her son Caesarion.
Explore the impressive halls, sacred chambers, and massive columns while your professional Egyptologist guide explains the fascinating history of this Greco-Roman masterpiece and its importance in ancient Egyptian religion.
After enjoying a delicious Egyptian lunch, continue to Luxor and visit the legendary Karnak Temple Complex, the largest religious complex ever built in ancient Egypt. Walk through the magnificent Great Hypostyle Hall with its 134 colossal columns, admire the towering obelisks, sacred lake, huge statues, and impressive temples built by generations of Pharaohs.
Continue to the West Bank of Luxor, where you will explore the famous Valley of the Kings, the royal cemetery of the New Kingdom Pharaohs. Enter three beautifully decorated tombs and admire the colorful hieroglyphics, sacred texts, and ancient paintings that reveal the beliefs of the Egyptians about the afterlife.
Visit the magnificent Temple of Queen Hatshepsut at Deir El-Bahari, an architectural masterpiece built against dramatic limestone cliffs. Discover the story of Egypt’s most successful female Pharaoh and admire the temple’s impressive terraces and detailed reliefs.
End your Luxor sightseeing with a stop at the famous Colossi of Memnon, the enormous statues of Pharaoh Amenhotep III that have stood on the Theban plain for more than 3,000 years.
After completing your Luxor tour, enjoy a comfortable overnight stay at your hotel in Luxor.
Overnight in Luxor.
Day 2 – Aswan Highlights, Philae Temple & Nile Experience
After breakfast, continue your 3 Days Luxor, Aswan & Abu Simbel Tour from Soma Bay with a scenic private drive south through the beautiful Nile Valley landscapes toward Aswan, the charming Nubian city known for its peaceful atmosphere and ancient monuments.
Upon arrival in Aswan, begin your sightseeing adventure 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 legendary myth of Isis and Osiris.
Learn about the incredible UNESCO rescue project that relocated the entire temple complex to save it from the rising waters of Lake Nasser.
Enjoy lunch at a local restaurant before visiting the impressive Aswan High Dam, one of Egypt’s greatest modern engineering achievements. Discover how this massive project transformed the Nile Valley, controlled floods, 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 amazing example of ancient Egyptian stone-cutting techniques.
In the afternoon, relax during a traditional Felucca sailing trip on the Nile River. Enjoy the peaceful beauty of Aswan as you sail past islands, palm trees, golden desert landscapes, and traditional Nubian villages.
Enjoy a comfortable overnight stay at your hotel in Aswan.
Overnight in Aswan.
Day 3 – Abu Simbel Temples & Return to Soma Bay
After an early breakfast, begin your final adventure with a private journey through the Nubian desert to visit the world-famous Abu Simbel Temples, one of Egypt’s most impressive ancient wonders.
Stand before the gigantic 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 Abu Simbel and learn about the incredible UNESCO relocation project that moved the temples to higher ground to protect them from the rising waters of Lake Nasser.
After exploring Abu Simbel, return to Aswan for lunch before beginning your comfortable private drive back to Soma Bay.
Relax in your modern air-conditioned vehicle while crossing the scenic landscapes of Upper Egypt and the Eastern Desert, remembering an unforgettable journey through the greatest monuments of ancient Egyptian civilization.
Arrive at your resort in Soma Bay in the evening with incredible memories of the temples, tombs, and legendary treasures of Luxor, Aswan, and Abu Simbel.
