3-Day Aswan, Abusimbel & Luxor Tour: Valley of the Kings

Three days, three cities, the temples that built Egypt

A 3-day tour of Upper Egypt's most important monuments, starting in Aswan and ending in Luxor, with accommodation, meals and first-class train travel included. Day one covers Aswan's high dam, Philae Temple and the unfinished obelisk, ending with a felucca sail on the Nile. Day two takes you to Abu Simbel's rock-cut temples of Ramesses II and Queen Nefertari, then a train to Luxor. Day three explores the Valley of the Kings tombs, the funeral temple of Queen Hatshepsut, and Karnak and Luxor temples on the east bank.

Step-by-step itinerary

Day 1: Welcome to Aswan

• Pick up from Aswan transport
• Visit Aswan High Dam
• Visit Philae Temple
• Visit Unfinished Obelisk
• Lunch at local restaurant
• Sail boat (Flucca) ride
• Hotel check-in and leisure

Day 2: Abusimbel day tour

• Breakfast box at hotel lobby
• Pickup at 4:00 am for Abusimbel tour
• Visit Abu Simbel Temples
• Return to Aswan by 1:30 pm
• Lunch
• Check out and transfer to train station
• Train from Aswan to Luxor
• Meet representative at Luxor train station
• Transfer to hotel in Luxor

Day 3: Luxor full day tour

• Breakfast and meet guide at hotel
• Drive to West Bank of Luxor
• Visit Valley of the Kings (3 tombs)
• Visit Temple of Queen Hatshepsut
• Visit Colossi of Memnon
• Lunch at ElMarsam restaurant
• Drive to East Bank of Luxor
• Visit Karnak Temples
• Visit Luxor Temple
• Hotel check out and drop off

The experience

The tour starts with a pickup from Aswan Airport, train station or bus station and a half-day introduction to the city: the Aswan High Dam, Philae Temple and the unfinished obelisk, lunch at a local restaurant, then a felucca ride across the Nile to your hotel. You stay overnight at a three-star property in Aswan, with breakfast included the next morning.

Day two begins at 4:00 am with a breakfast box and the drive to Abu Simbel, where the rock-cut temples of Ramesses II and Queen Nefertari (built around 1290 BC) dominate the landscape. After touring the site, you return to Aswan by 1:30 pm, have lunch, check out, and board a first-class train for the three-hour journey to Luxor. A representative meets you at the train station with a name sign and transfers you to your hotel for the night.

The final day is a full tour of Luxor's west and east banks. After breakfast, your guide meets you at 8:00 am and drives 30 minutes to the Valley of the Kings, where your ticket covers three tombs and your guide recommends which ones to enter. You then visit the funeral temple of Queen Hatshepsut and the Colossi of Memnon, break for lunch at a recommended restaurant, then cross to the east bank to see Karnak Temple and Luxor Temple before checkout. Dropoff is at Luxor train station, airport, or another location you choose. Private transfers to Hurghada or Marsa Allam can be arranged.

What’s included

• Three nights' accommodation at three-star hotels in Aswan and Luxor with breakfast included.
• entry tickets to Philae Temple, the Aswan High Dam, Abu Simbel temples, Valley of the Kings, Queen Hatshepsut's funeral temple, Karnak Temple and Luxor Temple.
• a first-class train ticket from Aswan to Luxor.
• lunch at local restaurants on days one and three.
• a breakfast box on day two.
• a felucca sail on the Nile in Aswan.
• and a live guide in English, Spanish, Portuguese, Italian or one of three additional languages.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery day

AgesAdult (12 to 65 years) · Under 12: can't be booked

GroupUp to 15

Live guideEnglish, Spanish, French, German, Italian, Portuguese and Arabic

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.You can choose from 17 pickup points.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled if the minimum number of travelers isn't reached. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Prices and times updated 7 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortWheelchair accessibleAccessible transportPublic transport nearby

Operated by Egypt Knight

Is this one for you?Pickup from Aswan Airport, train station or bus station means you don't need a car or arrange separate transport from your arrival point. The first-class train to Luxor is included, so the journey between cities is settled before you book.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

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

What is included in the 3-day tour price?

Accommodation at three-star hotels in Aswan and Luxor with breakfast both mornings; entry tickets to all monuments; the first-class train ticket from Aswan to Luxor; and a guide throughout. Lunch is at local restaurants on days one and three, and a breakfast box is provided on day two before the Abu Simbel drive.

What time does the tour start each day?

Day one begins with pickup from your arrival point in Aswan at a time that suits your arrival. Day two starts at 4:00 am from the hotel lobby for the Abu Simbel drive. Day three begins at 8:00 am at the hotel lobby in Luxor for the Valley of the Kings tour.

What are the Abu Simbel temples and why are they significant?

Abu Simbel's two rock-cut temples were built by Ramesses II and Queen Nefertari around 1290 BC and are carved directly into the mountainside. They are among the most famous monuments of ancient Egypt and are located in southern Nubia, requiring an early morning departure from Aswan to visit in a single day.

How long is the train journey from Aswan to Luxor?

The first-class train takes three hours to travel from Aswan to Luxor. You depart after lunch on day two and arrive in the afternoon, when a representative meets you at the train station.

What will I see in the Valley of the Kings?

The Valley of the Kings contains royal tombs from ancient Egypt's New Kingdom period. Your ticket includes entry to three tombs, and your guide will recommend which ones are open and worth visiting based on their condition and contents.

Is this tour accessible for people with mobility concerns?

The tour is wheelchair accessible, with all areas and surfaces accessible and transportation options available for those with mobility needs. The operator notes the tour is suitable for all physical fitness levels.