Day Tour to Luxor from Aswan

Overview

Day trip from Aswan to Luxor, the world’s greatest open-air museum! This tour takes you through the heart of ancient Thebes, where pharaohs built majestic temples and tombs. Your journey begins with a scenic drive through the Nile Valley, followed by visits to the legendary Karnak Temple—a vast complex of sanctuaries, pylons, and obelisks dedicated to the god Amun. Next, explore Luxor Temple, an architectural masterpiece illuminated beautifully at night. After lunch at a local restaurant, cross the Nile to the West Bank to discover the Valley of the Kings, where Tutankhamun and other pharaohs were buried in elaborately decorated tombs. Continue to the grand Temple of Queen Hatshepsut and the towering Colossi of Memnon before returning to Aswan. With a knowledgeable Egyptologist guide, comfortable transportation, this tour offers a deep dive into Egypt’s glorious past in just one day.

Itinerary

Pickup from your Aswan hotel or cruise in a private air-conditioned vehicle.

Arrive in Luxor and start your tour at Karnak Temple, the largest religious complex in ancient Egypt. Marvel at the Great Hypostyle Hall, the sacred lake, and the towering obelisks.

Visit Luxor Temple, a stunning monument connecting the power of the pharaohs with the gods. Admire its grand colonnades and statues.

Enjoy a delicious lunch at a local restaurant with views of the Nile.

Cross to the West Bank and explore the Valley of the Kings, entering three royal tombs (such as Tutankhamun’s or Ramses VI’s, depending on availability).

Discover the Temple of Hatshepsut, an impressive mortuary temple dedicated to Egypt’s famous female pharaoh.

Stop at the Colossi of Memnon, two massive stone statues of Pharaoh Amenhotep III.

Begin the return drive to Aswan.

Arrive back in Aswan and transfer to your hotel or cruise.

This action-packed tour ensures you experience Luxor’s highlights with expert guidance, comfortable transport, and hassle-free arrangements.