4-Day Luxor, Aswan & Abu Simbel Tour from Hurghada
Four days by private road from your Red Sea resort: Karnak and Luxor Temple, the Valley of the Kings, Abu Simbel and Philae. Three hotel nights are included.
The short answer
4-Day Luxor, Aswan & Abu Simbel Tour from Hurghada is a 4-day, 3-night trip to Luxor, Aswan, Abu Simbel and Hurghada: 1 night in Luxor and 2 in Aswan. It includes an Egyptologist guide, entrance fees and transfers. Prices start at $982 per person, two sharing (Essential, October–April).
02Overview
A first look
You are already on the Red Sea. This tour takes you from your Hurghada hotel to the temples of Upper Egypt and back, all by road, with no flights. You spend one night in Luxor and two in Aswan.
On day 1 you drive to Luxor, about five hours, and see Karnak and Luxor Temple. Day 2 is the West Bank, then the road to Aswan. Day 3 is Abu Simbel, a full day that starts very early. On day 4 you visit Philae Temple and drive back to Hurghada, about seven hours. It is a full, tiring four days and it suits fit travelers. If that sounds right, you will see more in four days than most people see in a week.
What lingers
- 01Karnak Temple and Luxor Temple on the afternoon of your first day
- 02The Valley of the Kings, with three tombs, Hatshepsut's temple and the Colossi of Memnon
- 03Abu Simbel by road from Aswan, a full day with a very early start
- 04Philae Temple on its island, reached by boat
- 05No flights: private road transfers from Hurghada to Luxor, on to Aswan and back
- 06Three hotel nights: one in Luxor, two in Aswan
Choose your comfort level
Prices are per person in USD, from 2 people sharing a double room, including accommodation at the properties listed or similar.
| Comfort level | Where you stay or similar | Per personfrom, Oct–Apr | Choose |
|---|---|---|---|
| Essentialfrom $9823★ hotels | Luxor · 1 nightEl Mesala Hotel Luxor Aswan · 2 nightsHapi Hotel Aswan | $982May–Sep: from $961 | |
| Comfortfrom $1,1094★ hotels | Luxor · 1 nightIberotel Luxor by JAZ | $1,109May–Sep: from $1,044 | |
| Classicfrom $1,1525★ hotels | $1,152May–Sep: from $1,064 | ||
| Prestigefrom $1,2975★ deluxe hotels | Luxor · 1 nightSteigenberger Nile Palace Luxor Aswan · 2 nightsTolip Aswan | $1,297May–Sep: from $1,180 | |
| Luxuryfrom $1,4085★ luxury hotels | Luxor · 1 nightHilton Luxor Resort & Spa Aswan · 2 nightsThe Zen Wellness Resort Aswan | $1,408May–Sep: from $1,381 |
Hotels on bed & breakfast. You'll stay in these properties, or a similar choice of the same quality. Choose your date in the booking panel for the exact price.
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Day by day
Detailed itinerary
4 Days / 3 Nights · Hurghada · Luxor · Karnak Temple · Luxor Temple · Valley of the Kings · Aswan
- 1
Your driver collects you from your Hurghada hotel for the private drive to Luxor, about five hours. Once there, your Egyptologist guide takes you to Karnak, the largest temple complex in Egypt, with its forest of columns and the Sacred Lake, and then to Luxor Temple beside the river. Transport and entrance fees are included.
The sightseeing is arranged around your arrival time, and it is a long day. You spend the night in a Luxor hotel.
- 2
After breakfast you cross to Luxor's West Bank for about six hours of sightseeing with your Egyptologist: the Valley of the Kings, with three tombs included, Hatshepsut's temple at Deir el-Bahari and the Colossi of Memnon. Air-conditioned transport and entrance fees for the three tombs are included. You then drive to Aswan, about 3.5 hours, and check in to your hotel for two nights.
- 3
This is the big day, and it is a full one. You leave Aswan very early for the drive to Abu Simbel, to see the two rock temples of Ramesses II and Queen Nefertari. Entrance fees to the Abu Simbel temples are included. You drive back to Aswan the same day, and there is nothing else planned, so you can rest in the evening. Take snacks, water and a light layer for the early start.
- 4
After breakfast you check out and go to Philae, the temple of Isis, about four hours with a local guide. You cross by boat to Agilkia Island, walk the Great Colonnade, see the inner sanctuaries and Trajan's Kiosk, and hear how the temple was moved when the High Dam was built. Transport, boat crossing and entrance fees are included.
You then start the private drive back to Hurghada, about seven hours, and reach your hotel in the evening. It is a long finish to a tiring four days.
The fine print
What's included – and what isn't
Included
- Three hotel nights: one in Luxor and two in Aswan, with breakfast
- Private road transfers: Hurghada to Luxor, Luxor to Aswan, Aswan to Hurghada
- Pickup from your Hurghada hotel and drop-off at the end
- Abu Simbel by road from Aswan, with entrance fees
- Egyptologist guide, transport and entrance fees at Karnak, Luxor Temple and the West Bank, including three tombs
- Philae Temple half day with a local guide, boat crossing and entrance fees
- All service charges and taxes
Not included
- International flights to and from Egypt
- Your Hurghada hotel and resort stay
- Egypt entry visa
- Gratuities for guides and drivers
- Lunch, dinner and drinks
- Tombs beyond the three included in the Valley of the Kings, and premium tombs such as Tutankhamun's
- Travel insurance and personal expenses
Field notes
From our Egyptologists
- 01
Start the Hurghada-to-Luxor drive with snacks and water in hand; the desert road is long and has few services.
- 02
On the West Bank, enter the tombs in the cooler start to the day, since the air inside gets stuffy as visitor numbers rise.
- 03
Bring a power bank for the Abu Simbel day; hours on the road plus constant photos at the temple will drain your phone.
- 04
Philae sits on an island, so wear shoes with grip for the slick stone at the boat landing and keep a hand free for balance.
Tailor it
Make it yours
Choose your hotel standard when you book. Ask us about adding a night in Luxor, a hot-air balloon flight over Luxor, or a flight option if you want to shorten the road days.
All requests handled by your dedicated specialist before booking.
Suited to
Is this for you?
Yes, if
- Fit travelers staying in Hurghada who want the great sites of Upper Egypt without changing hotels for the whole trip. Suited to couples, friends and solo travelers who are comfortable with long hours in a vehicle.
Maybe not, if
- Travelers who need a gentle pace or step-free access to every site, and families with young children. Days 1, 3 and 4 are long.
Honest assessment
Real trade-offs from our experience managing this tour.
Highlights
- Karnak, the West Bank, Abu Simbel and Philae in four days from your resort
- Private transport and no flights to manage
- Pickup from and return to your Hurghada hotel
Things to Consider
- Long road days: about 5, 3.5 and 7 hours between cities, plus Abu Simbel
- A very early start on day 3
- Uneven stone, steps and little shade at the major sites
Where it fits
A good fit if you are at a Red Sea resort and want Luxor, Aswan and Abu Simbel in one go. Not a relaxed trip: expect early starts and hours on the road.
Worth knowing
How this compares
Many Hurghada excursions to Luxor are single long days. This four-day tour adds a night in Luxor, a second day on the West Bank and Abu Simbel, so the sightseeing is less rushed than a day trip, though the road days are still long.
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On the ground
Your route
Snapshot
Good to know
- Travel style
- Guided private road tour from a Red Sea resort
- Accommodation
- Luxor and Aswan hotels, standard chosen at booking
- Destinations
- Hurghada · Luxor · Karnak Temple · Luxor Temple · Valley of the Kings · Aswan · Abu Simbel · Philae Temple
- Includes
- 1 night in Luxor and 2 nights in Aswan with breakfast · Private road transfers from Hurghada and back · Abu Simbel by road with entrance fees · Egyptologist guides on the Luxor and Philae days · Entrance fees to every listed site · No flights
- Best for
- Fit travelers staying in Hurghada · History-focused travelers · Those who want Abu Simbel as well as Luxor in a few days
The morning of
Meeting point & timing
- Where
- Your hotel in HurghadaMap
Before you go
What to pack & wear
What to bring
- Passport and any required travel documents
- Comfortable walking shoes with good grip
- Sunscreen, SPF 30 or higher
- Sun hat and sunglasses
- Refillable water bottle
- Any personal medication
- A small day bag, plus a small overnight bag for the three hotel nights
- Snacks and a light layer for the long drives
What to wear
- Lightweight, breathable clothing for sun and heat
- Closed shoes for temples and uneven ground
- Clothing that covers shoulders and knees at temples
- A hat and sunglasses
- A light jacket for the very early start and for winter evenings
Children & families
Children are welcome, but think carefully about this tour. Day 3 starts very early and the road days are long, so it suits older children who travel well. Every child takes a seat in the vehicle, so transport and guiding are charged at the adult rate at any age. Entrance tickets are free for children under 6 and full price from 6. Hotel prices depend on the child's age and the room used, so we give you the exact figure when you tell us the age at booking.
Accessibility
Who can join this
This tour involves a lot of time in a vehicle: about five hours on day 1, about 3.5 hours on day 2, a full day on the road to Abu Simbel and back, and about seven hours on day 4. Sites mean walking on uneven stone, sand and steps, with little shade at Karnak, the Valley of the Kings and Abu Simbel. Philae is reached by boat, which involves steps and a short gangway. The vehicles are private and air-conditioned, but we cannot promise wheelchair access at every site. Tell us your needs when you book and we will say honestly which parts are suitable.
– Responsible travel
How we travel here
This tour is by private road vehicle from start to finish, with long distances, so we do not claim a carbon saving. Sightseeing is guided by local Egyptologists and arranged through local suppliers in Luxor and Aswan, so much of what you spend stays in the places you visit. We ask guests to bring a refillable water bottle and not to touch painted walls in tombs and temples.
Licensed Egyptologist guides
State-licensed, and people we have worked with for years
Fair wages on the ground
Drivers + guides paid above market
Site preservation
We follow the Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities' site rules: marked paths, no touching reliefs
Local teams, real help
Our own offices in Cairo, Luxor, Aswan, Hurghada, Marsa Alam and Sharm El Sheikh
If plans change
Cancellation and refunds
If you cancel, your refund depends on how early you tell us and on the type of trip. Read our current cancellation and refund policy
Asked & answered
Frequent questions
01Are there any flights on this tour?
No. Every transfer is a private road journey: Hurghada to Luxor on day 1, Luxor to Aswan on day 2, and Aswan back to Hurghada on day 4. Abu Simbel is also reached by road from Aswan.02How long are the drives?
About five hours from Hurghada to Luxor, about 3.5 hours from Luxor to Aswan, and about seven hours from Aswan back to Hurghada. Abu Simbel is a full day by road from Aswan. This is a tiring tour and suits fit travelers.03How early do we leave for Abu Simbel?
Very early. Day 3 is a full day for Abu Simbel and nothing else is planned, so you can rest in the evening. We confirm the exact departure time with you before you travel.04Where do we stay?
One night in a Luxor hotel and two nights in an Aswan hotel. You choose a standard when you book, from budget to luxury, and we name the hotels for your dates.05Will I make my flight home if I leave Hurghada on day 4?
The drive back from Aswan takes about seven hours and road times can vary, so do not book a flight on the evening of day 4. This tour ends at your Hurghada hotel and you rejoin your resort stay. If you leave Egypt on day 5 or later, you have a margin. International flights are separate bookings and are not included. Take travel insurance that covers missed connections.06Are the guide, entrance fees and transport included?
Transport is private and air-conditioned on every day. On day 1 and day 2 an Egyptologist guide and the entrance fees come with it, including three tombs in the Valley of the Kings. On day 3 the entrance fees to Abu Simbel are included, and on day 4 a local guide takes you round Philae, with the boat crossing and entrance fees.07What is not included?
International flights, your Hurghada hotel and resort stay, the Egypt visa, tips for guides and drivers, lunch and dinner, drinks, and tombs beyond the three in the Valley of the Kings.08When is the best time to go?
October to April is cooler and the most comfortable for walking around temples. Summers are very hot in Luxor and Aswan, so sightseeing starts early, and the long road days are harder.
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At a glance
- Length
- 4 days · 3 nights
- Starts
- Daily
- Route
- Hurghada → Luxor → Aswan → Abu Simbel
- Nights
- 1 Luxor · 2 Aswan
- Includes
- Egyptologist guide, entrance fees, transfers