3-day Aswan, Abu Simbel & Luxor tour from Cairo

Three days tracing the Nile from Aswan's engineering marvel through Abu Simbel's carved cliffs to Luxor's royal tombs

A 3-day guided tour from Cairo covering Aswan, Abu Simbel and Luxor with expert guide in multiple languages, first-class train ticket from Aswan to Luxor, hotel pickups and transfers, and air-conditioned transport throughout. Day one explores Aswan's High Dam, Unfinished Obelisk and Philae Temple; day two departs early for Abu Simbel's temple complex, then travels by train to Luxor; day three covers the Valley of the Kings, Temple of Hatshepsut, Colossi of Memnon, Karnak and Luxor Temple. Hotel accommodation and site admission tickets are not included.

The experience

The tour starts in Aswan with a pickup from your hotel, airport or train station. You'll spend the first day visiting three major sites: the High Dam (an engineering feat that controls the Nile's flow), the Unfinished Obelisk in the ancient granite quarry, and Philae Temple, dedicated to the goddess Isis. Each stop takes roughly an hour to two hours, and you return to your hotel by evening.

Day two begins before dawn for the journey to Abu Simbel, where four colossal statues carved into the mountainside mark one of Egypt's most recognizable temples. After several hours there, you head to Aswan railway station and board a first-class train to Luxor. A three-hour ride that lets you watch the Nile valley and modern Egyptian life pass by the window. The train ticket is included. You arrive in Luxor and transfer to your hotel.

The final day covers Luxor's West and East Banks with five major stops: the Valley of the Kings (where pharaohs were buried), the Temple of Hatshepsut at Deir el-Bahari, the Colossi of Memnon, the Temple of Karnak (described as Egypt's greatest religious structure), and Luxor Temple. Your guide leads you through each site, and at day's end you're transferred back to your hotel, airport or any other point in Luxor you choose.

What’s included

• Guided tours at all Aswan, Abu Simbel and Luxor sites.
• expert guide in English, Spanish, Italian, French or another language.
• first-class train ticket from Aswan to Luxor.
• all hotel pickups and transfers in Aswan and Luxor.
• air-conditioned vehicle throughout.
• bottled water.
• service charges, taxes, fuel surcharge, parking and landing fees.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDeparts at 06:00

Book up to1h before

AgesAdult (18 to 60 years) · Senior (61 to 90 years) · Youth (7 to 17 years) · Child (3 to 6 years) · Infant (1 to 2 years)

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish, Spanish, French, German and Italian

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.

Prices and times updated 3 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortWheelchair accessibleAccessible transportStroller-friendlyPublic transport nearby

Operated by Egypt wondrful tours

Is this one for you?Three days means you leave Cairo and return there with two full nights away. If you have only one day free, a single-day Aswan or Luxor tour would fit better. The early Abu Simbel departure (before dawn on day two) is what fits the temple visit and the afternoon train into one day, so plan for an early wake-up.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English, Spanish, French, German and Italian.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Youth (7 to 17 years); Child (3 to 6 years); Infant (1 to 2 years).

What's included in the 3-day tour price?

The tour includes guided sightseeing at all sites, an expert guide speaking English, Spanish, Italian, French or another language, the first-class train ticket from Aswan to Luxor, all hotel pickups and transfers, bottled water, and air-conditioned transport. Site admission tickets, meals and accommodation are separate.

Do I need to book my own hotel in Aswan and Luxor?

Yes, accommodation is not included. You arrange your own hotels in Aswan (night one) and Luxor (night two), and the tour includes pickups and transfers between your hotel and each day's activities.

What is Abu Simbel and why does it take a full day?

Abu Simbel is a temple complex carved into a mountainside, famous for its four colossal statues of Pharaoh Ramesses II. The full day (about ten hours) accounts for the early morning departure from Aswan, the journey there, time to explore the temple, and the return to Aswan railway station for your train to Luxor.

How long is the train ride from Aswan to Luxor?

The first-class train journey takes three hours and is included in the tour price. You depart Aswan in the afternoon after returning from Abu Simbel and arrive in Luxor in the evening.

What is the Temple of Karnak?

Karnak Temple is described as the greatest religious structure in Egypt, built as a house for Amoun, the Lord of the Gods in ancient Egyptian belief. You'll spend about two hours there on day three, exploring its massive columns and courtyards on Luxor's East Bank.