Tour Itinerary
Nile Valley (Abydos)
Luxor and Aswan Temples and Tombs 8 Days 7 Nights
Tour Highlight: Nile Valley (Abydos)
Start in: Luxor
End in: Luxor
Departs: Daily
Hotel rating: In 3* Hotels includes breakfast
Duration: 8 Days 7 Nights
Visited cites: Luxor & Aswan
Visited Sights:
Valley of the Kings, Valley of the Queens, Hatshepsut Temple, Colossi of Memnon, Karnak Temple, Luxor Temple, Luxor Museum, Valley of the Nobles, Madinat Habu, Dair El Medina, Dendarah Temple, Abydos Temple, Edfu Temple, Kom Ombo Temple, Philae Temple, Unfinished Obelisk, the High Dam, Kitchener and Elephantine Islands.
Brief Itinerary
Day 1 Luxor (Welcome to Egypt)
Day 2 Luxor (Valley of the Kings, Valley of the Queens, Hatshepsut temple and Colossi of Memnon)
Day 3 Luxor / Aswan (Edfu Temple, Kom Ombo Temple, Philae Temple, Unfinished Obelisk, the High Dam)
Day 4 Aswan / Luxor (Kitchener and Elephantine Islands)
Day 5 Luxor (Karnak Temple, Luxor Temple and Luxor Museum)
Day 6 Luxor (Dendarah & Abydos Temples)
Day 7 Luxor (Valley of the Nobles, Madinat Habu and Dair El Medina)
Day 8 Luxor and back home
Detailed Itinerary:
Day 1: Luxor (Welcome to Egypt)
Welcome to Egypt and the start of your holiday! On arrival at Luxor International Airport, our representative will meet you to transfer you to your hotel. In the evening you will meet your tour leader who will brief you about the next few days of your journey.
Overnight at Luxor
No meals
Day 2: Luxor
In the morning after breakfast we cross the River Nile to the West Bank of Luxor to visit the Valley of the Kings, Valley of the Queens, Hatshepsut temple and Colossi of Memnon. See the burial places of the most famous pharaohs and be amazed by how traces more than 3000 years old can still be discovered.
In the morning there is an optional excursion to discover Luxor from the sky by hot air balloon.
Overnight at Luxor
(Breakfast)
Day 3: Luxor / Aswan
After Breakfast check out from the hotel, then we start our day by driving to Edfu where we will visit the Edfu Temple dedicated to the god Horus and then on to Kom Ombo to see the double temple dedicated to the two gods Horus and the crocodile god Sobek. The temple lies in a spectacular position by the River Nile. After Kom Ombo we continue on to Aswan where you will check into your hotel and enjoy a short break for Lunch. In the afternoon we visit to the Temple of Philae (the ancient temple dedicated to Isis the goddess of magic and beauty) the Unfinished Obelisk, and the High Dam which keeps Egypt safe from the annual flood.
Overnight at Aswan
(Breakfast)
Day 4: Aswan (Kitchener and Elephantine Islands)
In the morning you will have some free time to yourself to shop in the colorful Aswan Souq and markets, discover Aswan city and sit on the banks of the magical Nile.
Afternoon: Felucca trip around the botanical garden and the rock island of Elephantine
In the morning there is an optional excursion to Abu Simbel Temple to visit the great Temple which was built by King Ramses II.
Overnight at Aswan
(Breakfast)
Day 5: Aswan / Luxor (Karnak Temple, Luxor Temple and Luxor Museum)
After breakfast, check out from the hotel and transfer to Aswan Train Station to catch the train to Luxor. On arrival in Luxor, transfer to your hotel and check in. Then you will have time on your own to relax or stroll around the city. In the afternoon, visit the East Bank of Luxor, the amazing Karnak Temple where nearly every pharaoh has left his or her mark, and Luxor temple which was built by some of the most famous pharaohs like Hatshepsut, Amenhotep III and Tutankhamen. After visiting the two temples continue to Luxor Museum to see some of the most famous monuments in Ancient Egyptian history then return to your hotel.
Overnight at Luxor
(Breakfast)
Day 6: Luxor (Dendarah & Abydos Temples)
After breakfast, there is an excursion to visit the temple of Abydos in Sohaq and then the temple of the god Hathor at Dendarah on the way back.
Overnight at Luxor
(Breakfast)
Day 7: Luxor (Valley of the Nobles, Madinat Habu and Dair El Medina)
After breakfast, there is a second visit to the West Bank to visit the Tombs of the Nobles, Habu Temple, Dair el Medina (also known as the Tombs of the Workers) and the Temple of the god Hathor.
In the afternoon, there is an optional excursion to Banana Island to see different kinds of fruit trees and enjoy some sailing on the Nile in a felucca
Overnight at Luxor
(Breakfast)
Day 8: Luxor and Back Home
After breakfast check out from the hotel, and our representative will transfer you to Luxor International Airport. After the magical week we say goodbye to you.
(Breakfast)
INCLUDED:
Airport Transfers;
Transfers from airport to hotel and from hotel to airport;
A complimentary airport transfer from Luxor Airport (LXR) to the www.egypteasytrip.com Hotel will be provided on the first day of the tour (the arrival day of the tour) and a departure transfer from the www.egypteasytrip.com Hotel to Luxor Airport (LXR) on the departure day of the tour.
A complimentary airport transfer is also available for accommodation bookings with www.egypteasytrip.com on the accommodation start or end day.
Please keep in mind that many flights arrive late at night or early morning. www.egypteasytrip.com will still provide the complementary transfer but please note your accommodation will start 13.00 on first day of your tour so early arrival arrangements will be required for the tour accommodation for early check in.
Sights Visited;
Valley of the Kings, Valley of the Queens, Hatshepsut Temple, Colossi of Memnon, Karnak Temple, Luxor Temple, Luxor Museum, Valley of the Nobles, Madinat Habu, Dair El Medina, Dendarah Temple, Abydos Temple, Edfu Temple, Kom Ombo Temple, Philae Temple, Unfinished Obelisk, the High Dam, Kitchener and Elephantine Islands.
Accommodation;
In 3* Hotels
5 nights bed and breakfast in hotel in Luxor
2 nights bed and breakfast in hotel in Aswan
Transportation;
Air-conditioned non-smoking coach or mini-bus
1st class seating train Aswan / Luxor
Meals;
7 Breakfasts
Tour Guide;
English speaking tour guide (Egyptologist)
Not Included:
Any Flights - Insurance - Entrance fees to sites and museums - Meals not stated in the itinerary - Drinks - Items of a personal nature - Tips - Entry visa - Other services not stated in the itinerary - Optional excursions
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