7-Day Luxor & Aswan Tour
Three nights in Luxor, three in Aswan. Karnak, the Valley of the Kings, Edfu, Kom Ombo, Abu Simbel and Philae, all by road with an Egyptologist.
The short answer
7-Day Luxor & Aswan Tour is a 7-day, 6-night trip to Luxor, Aswan and Abu Simbel: 3 nights in Luxor and 3 in Aswan. It includes an Egyptologist guide, entrance fees and transfers. Prices start at $1,147 per person, two sharing (Essential, October–April).
02Overview
A first look
Some travelers want the south of Egypt and nothing else. This tour gives them exactly that. You land at Luxor, stay three nights, then travel by road to Aswan for three more. There is no domestic flight and no Cairo.
In Luxor you see Karnak, Luxor Temple, the Valley of the Kings, Hatshepsut's temple and the Colossi of Memnon. On day 4 you drive to Aswan, stopping at the temples of Edfu and Kom Ombo on the way. Abu Simbel gets a day of its own. Your last full day is Philae, the High Dam and a sunset felucca ride. You choose the standard of hotel when you book, and the sightseeing stays the same.
What lingers
- 01Karnak and Luxor Temple with a licensed Egyptologist
- 02The Valley of the Kings, Hatshepsut's temple and the Colossi of Memnon in one West Bank day
- 03A full-day road journey from Luxor to Aswan, stopping at Edfu and Kom Ombo
- 04Abu Simbel by road, on a day of its own
- 05Philae Temple by motor boat, the High Dam and the Unfinished Obelisk
- 06A sunset felucca ride around Aswan's islands
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 $1,1473★ hotels | Luxor · 3 nightsEl Mesala Hotel Luxor Aswan · 3 nightsHapi Hotel Aswan | $1,147May–Sep: from $1,094 | |
| Comfortfrom $1,3924★ hotels | Luxor · 3 nightsIberotel Luxor by JAZ | $1,392May–Sep: from $1,275 | |
| Classicfrom $1,4665★ hotels | $1,466May–Sep: from $1,336 | ||
| Prestigefrom $1,6845★ deluxe hotels | Luxor · 3 nightsSteigenberger Nile Palace Luxor Aswan · 3 nightsTolip Aswan | $1,684May–Sep: from $1,509 | |
| Luxuryfrom $2,0065★ luxury hotels | Luxor · 3 nightsHilton Luxor Resort & Spa Aswan · 3 nightsThe Zen Wellness Resort Aswan | $2,006May–Sep: from $1,966 |
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
7 Days / 6 Nights · Luxor · Karnak Temple · Luxor Temple · Valley of the Kings · Hatshepsut Temple · Edfu
- 1
Your driver meets you at Luxor Airport and takes you to your hotel in the city. The rest of the day is yours. Sightseeing starts tomorrow, so use the time to rest, walk by the Nile or find dinner nearby.
- 2
Your Egyptologist guide collects you at the hotel for the East Bank. You walk through Karnak, the largest temple complex in Egypt, then drive to Luxor Temple in the middle of the city. The entrance fees, the air-conditioned transport between the two sites and bottled water are included. Back to your hotel for a second night.
- 3
Today you cross to the West Bank, a tour of about six hours. With your Egyptologist you enter three tombs in the Valley of the Kings, visit the temple of Hatshepsut and stop at the Colossi of Memnon. Transport and the three tomb tickets are included. You are back in Luxor for your third night.
- 4
A full travel day. You leave Luxor with your Egyptologist and drive south in an air-conditioned vehicle, stopping at the temples of Edfu and Kom Ombo before you reach Aswan. This is a one-way move: your bags travel with you and you check in to your Aswan hotel at the end of the day. Entrance fees to the temples are included.
- 5
This is a full day by road from Aswan to the temples of Abu Simbel and back, so expect an early start. The two rock temples of Ramesses II are the reason for the trip, and the entrance fees are included. It is a long day in a vehicle with one big sight at the end, and nothing else is planned around it. You sleep in Aswan again.
- 6
An eight-hour sightseeing day with your Egyptologist. You see the Aswan High Dam, the Unfinished Obelisk in the northern quarries and, by motor boat, Philae Temple on Agilkia Island. Entrance fees, transport and the boat transfer are included.
In the evening you go out on the Nile for about three hours on a felucca, around Elephantine Island and Kitchener's Island, with the sun going down over the cataract.
- 7
After breakfast you check out and travel by private car from Aswan back to Luxor, a long drive north. A driver then takes you to Luxor Airport for your departure. There is no sightseeing today. Book an international flight that leaves late in the afternoon or later, so a slow road does not put your flight at risk.
The fine print
What's included – and what isn't
Included
- Three nights in a Luxor hotel and three nights in an Aswan hotel, with breakfast
- Arrival transfer from Luxor Airport and departure transfer back to the airport
- Private road journey from Luxor to Aswan with stops at Edfu and Kom Ombo
- Abu Simbel by road from Aswan
- Entrance fees to every site in the itinerary, including three tombs in the Valley of the Kings
- Motor boat to Philae and a sunset felucca ride on the Nile
- Licensed Egyptologist guide on the sightseeing days
- Air-conditioned transport and bottled water on the Luxor East Bank day
- All service charges and taxes
Not included
- International flights to and from Egypt
- Egypt entry visa
- Gratuities for guides and drivers
- Lunches, dinners and drinks
- Tombs other than the three included in the Valley of the Kings
- Travel insurance and personal expenses
Field notes
From our Egyptologists
- 01
Start at Karnak early and walk straight to the Hypostyle Hall, before tour groups fill the columns and the light turns flat.
- 02
Wear sturdy closed shoes on the West Bank, because the tomb floors in the Valley of the Kings are uneven and the stairs can be steep.
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Pack a light layer for the early Abu Simbel departure; the desert road is cooler before sunrise, and the drive is a good time to nap.
- 04
Bring a light jacket for the sunset felucca ride in Aswan; the breeze on the water cools quickly once the sun drops.
Tailor it
Make it yours
Choose your hotel standard when you book. Ask us about extra nights in Luxor or Aswan, a hot-air balloon flight over Luxor, or adding Cairo or a Nile cruise to the trip.
All requests handled by your dedicated specialist before booking.
Suited to
Is this for you?
Yes, if
- Travelers who want the south of Egypt in depth, or who have seen Cairo already. Suited to couples, friends and solo travelers who are comfortable with long road days and plenty of walking on temple sites.
Maybe not, if
- Travelers who need step-free access to every site, or who dislike long road days. Days 4, 5 and 7 are mostly in a vehicle.
Honest assessment
Real trade-offs from our experience managing this tour.
Highlights
- Luxor, Edfu, Kom Ombo, Abu Simbel, Philae and Aswan in one week, with no domestic flight
- Abu Simbel has a day of its own, so nothing is squeezed around it
- You start and finish at the same airport, with no Cairo connection
Things to Consider
- Days 4, 5 and 7 are long road days
- Uneven stone, steps and little shade at the major sites
- No Cairo, pyramids or Nile cruise in this itinerary
Where it fits
A good fit for a second trip to Egypt, or a first one focused on temples. It has no Cairo, pyramids or Nile cruise, so add them if they are on your list.
Worth knowing
How this compares
Many Egypt itineraries run from Cairo and cut Luxor and Aswan short. This tour stays in the south for the whole week, with no domestic flight and Abu Simbel on its own day. Hotel standard is your choice; the sightseeing does not change.
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On the ground
Your route
Snapshot
Good to know
- Travel style
- Guided multi-day road tour of Upper Egypt
- Accommodation
- Luxor and Aswan hotels, standard chosen at booking
- Destinations
- Luxor · Karnak Temple · Luxor Temple · Valley of the Kings · Hatshepsut Temple · Edfu · Kom Ombo · Aswan · Abu Simbel · Philae Temple
- Includes
- 3 nights in a Luxor hotel and 3 nights in an Aswan hotel, with breakfast · Airport arrival and departure transfers at Luxor · Road journey from Luxor to Aswan via Edfu and Kom Ombo · Abu Simbel by road · Entrance fees to every listed site · Licensed Egyptologist on sightseeing days
- Best for
- Travelers who want Luxor and Aswan in depth · Temple and history lovers · Anyone who prefers road travel to domestic flights
The morning of
Meeting point & timing
- Where
- Luxor International Airport (LXR), Arrivals HallMap
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
- Small day bag
- A camera, and spare memory for the temples
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 winter evenings, especially on the river
Children & families
Children are welcome. Every child takes a seat in the vehicle, so we price transport and guiding per seat 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. Be honest with yourself about the road days: the Luxor to Aswan journey and the Abu Simbel day are long for young children.
Accessibility
Who can join this
This tour involves a lot of walking on large archaeological sites, with uneven stone, sand, steps and some narrow tomb passages. The Valley of the Kings, Karnak and Abu Simbel have long outdoor stretches with little shade. Reaching Philae means a short boat transfer, and boarding the felucca means a step down onto the deck. 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 tell you honestly which parts are suitable.
– Responsible travel
How we travel here
This tour uses no domestic flights. The travel between Luxor and Aswan, and to Abu Simbel, is by road in a private vehicle, and vehicle types vary, so we do not claim a carbon saving. Sightseeing is guided by local Egyptologists and arranged through local suppliers in Luxor and Aswan, and the Nile ride is on a traditional sailing boat, so much of what you spend stays in the places you visit. We ask guests to carry 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. You arrive at Luxor and leave from Luxor, and you travel between Luxor and Aswan by road. International flights are not included.02Will I make my international flight?
Day 7 is a long drive from Aswan to Luxor, then the airport. Delays on the road or at the airport can happen, and your international ticket is a separate booking from this tour. Choose a flight from Luxor that leaves late in the afternoon or in the evening. If you want more margin, add a night in Luxor. Take travel insurance that covers missed connections.03How long is the drive from Luxor to Aswan?
Day 4 is a full travel day. The temples of Edfu and Kom Ombo are on the way, so you see two sites as you go. You travel with an Egyptologist in an air-conditioned vehicle and check in to your Aswan hotel at the end.04Is Abu Simbel included?
Yes. Abu Simbel is its own day, day 5, by road from Aswan. It is a long day with an early start, and the entrance fees are included.05Is this tour tiring?
It can be. Days 4, 5 and 7 are long road days, and days 2, 3 and 6 mean a lot of walking on uneven stone with little shade. Most guests who enjoy temples find it rewarding. If you want a gentler pace, ask us about adding a free day.06Which hotels will we have?
You choose a standard when you book, from budget to luxury, and we name the hotels for your dates. The itinerary and sightseeing are the same at every standard.07What is not included?
International flights, the Egypt visa, tips for guides and drivers, lunches and dinners, drinks and tombs other than the three in the Valley of the Kings.08Is this tour private?
Yes. Your Egyptologist and driver are private to your group on the sightseeing days, and the Luxor and Aswan transfers are private cars.09When 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 days start early.
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At a glance
- Length
- 7 days · 6 nights
- Starts
- Daily
- Route
- Luxor → Aswan → Edfu → Kom Ombo → Abu Simbel
- Nights
- 3 Luxor · 3 Aswan
- Includes
- Egyptologist guide, entrance fees, transfers