cairo · aswan · abu-simbel · luxor · 4 days / 3 nights
Cairo to Abu Simbel, Aswan & Luxor — Private 4 Days
Fly south, spend the first night at Abu Simbel with an optional sound-and-light show, visit Aswan then drive via Kom Ombo and Edfu to Luxor; pace depends on flight and sites.
About this private journey
Follow a south-to-north journey from Abu Simbel through Aswan to Luxor, linked to Cairo by confirmed domestic flights. The first night is planned at Abu Simbel, allowing a temple visit around the actual arrival and an optional sound-and-light performance only if it operates and is separately agreed.
Continue via Philae, Kom Ombo and Edfu before exploring Luxor's East and West Banks. Several days combine substantial road time with visits, so flight access, three hotel nights and opening windows must be checked as one plan. No direct flight, named hotel or show is guaranteed by the reference itinerary alone.
Highlights of this tour
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Real travel photographs
Real existing destination/route images; not every picture shows a named building, accommodation or cruise supplier.
Day-by-day private itinerary
Travel date, departure point and duration may change because of roads, local site opening and transport schedules.
Day 1
01Fly from Cairo to Upper Egypt
Take a booked domestic flight from Cairo subject to availability; pickup and airport transfer are coordinated with the actual flight schedule.
02Abu Simbel temples
Visit the Great Temple of Ramesses II and the temple of Nefertari. Entrance and opening window must suit your arrival and vehicle schedule.
03Optional Abu Simbel sound-and-light evening
If an evening performance is operating for your date and language, attend the sound-and-light show; otherwise enjoy a quieter evening at your Abu Simbel hotel.
04Overnight beside Abu Simbel
After the temple visit and any operating evening show, stay overnight at the pre-booked Abu Simbel hotel. This is the first of three nights.
Day 2
01Philae Temple in Aswan
Cross to Philae by local boat and visit Isis's island temple. Boat and admission availability are confirmed in advance.
02Kom Ombo Temple en route
Visit the double temple of Sobek and Harwer overlooking the Nile when the time window permits.
03Edfu Temple en route
Stop at Edfu's Temple of Horus if opening hours and driving time permit a proper visit.
04Luxor hotel overnight
Check in at the agreed Luxor hotel with time to rest; accommodation category is confirmed with the traveller.
Day 3
01Luxor West Bank: royal tombs and temples
Explore the Valley of the Kings, Hatshepsut Temple and Colossi of Memnon. Premium tomb tickets are separate.
02Luxor East Bank: Karnak and Luxor Temple
Explore Karnak's monumental columns and Luxor Temple with a private Egyptologist guide.
03Luxor hotel overnight
Check in at the agreed Luxor hotel with time to rest; accommodation category is confirmed with the traveller.
Day 4
01Return domestic flight to Cairo
Private airport transfer and flight back to Cairo at the booked time. Sightseeing may be shortened to protect check-in.
Frequently asked questions
Is a direct Cairo–Abu Simbel flight guaranteed?
No. Actual available air connections and any road segment are checked before confirming the first day's arrival and temple visit.
Is the sound-and-light show included automatically?
No. It is optional, subject to operation and a separately agreed booking; the temples can be visited without the show.
What makes the booking binding?
Your dated written quotation confirms the route, admissions, transport, accommodation where applicable, cancellation terms and total before payment. Unconfirmed supplier availability is not a reservation.
Proposed route services
Proposed route services
- Domestic transport between Cairo, Abu Simbel, Aswan and Luxor according to confirmed schedules.
- Licensed guiding and hotel arrangements at each stop; flights, overland legs, monument entries and the evening show are separately confirmed.
Not included or subject to confirmation
- Admissions, meals, accommodation and domestic flights only when itemised in the final offer
- Tips, personal expenses and optional premium admission
What to bring
Passport, flight and hotel confirmations, and compact luggage for one-way road transfers.
The first night is at Abu Simbel, then the route moves north through Aswan, Kom Ombo and Edfu to Luxor. Actual flight access, hotel nights and the sound-and-light option must align before confirmation.
Travel date, departure point and duration may change because of roads, local site opening and transport schedules.