2-Day Tour: Luxor & Abu Simbel
2 Days / 1 NightEasyHurghadaTempleFamily-FriendlySolo Traveler
2-Day Tour: Luxor & Abu Simbel is a 2 Days / 1 Night experience in Hurghada, from $537.5 per adult. A private two-day journey through Luxor's ancient temples and Abu Simbel's colossal statues, with an overnight stay included along the way.
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About This Trip
Day one is dedicated to Luxor done right: the towering columns of , the royal tombs cut deep into the , and the cliffside grandeur of Hatshepsut's temple, all at your own pace with a private guide. You'll spend the night in Luxor, ready for an early start the next day. On day two, you're taken by road to , where Ramses II's colossal rock-cut facade rises straight out of the desert — one of ancient Egypt's most awe-inspiring sights — before heading back the same day. Because it's a private tour, there's no group to keep pace with and no rigid schedule — just you, your Egyptologist guide, and enough time to actually take in what you're looking at.
A private two-day journey through Luxor's ancient temples and Abu Simbel's colossal statues, with an overnight stay included along the way.
Why This Matters
Luxor sits on ancient Thebes, the capital of Egypt's New Kingdom, where pharaohs built temples to outlast time and hid their tombs in a desert valley to escape robbers — Karnak, the Valley of the Kings, and Hatshepsut's temple were the heart of that ambition. Abu Simbel is something else entirely: Ramses II carved his own likeness into a mountain, four times larger than life, so far south it was meant to warn Nubia of Egypt's power. Seeing both in two unhurried days lets you feel the gap between a king who ruled from the Nile and one who declared himself a god at its edge.
Best for: History lovers and curious travelers
Highlights
- Karnak Temple and the Valley of the Kings
- Abu Simbel's colossal facade
Itinerary
~04:30–05:00
Day one: early pickup
Hotel pickup in Hurghada in the early morning.
Luxor with your Egyptologist
, the royal tombs of the and the temple of Hatshepsut, at your own pace with a private guide.
Night in Luxor
Overnight at a hotel in Luxor, ready for an early start.
Day two: Abu Simbel
Travel by road or short flight to to see the colossal rock-cut facade of Ramses II, then head back the same day.
Trip route
Pickup
Your hotel in Hurghada
Karnak Temple
Valley of the Kings
Hatshepsut's Temple
Abu Simbel temples
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For reference only — the route can change with traffic, weather and the day's plan.
What's Included
- Private transport between sites
- Hotel overnight and private Egyptologist guide
What's Not Included
- Most meals
- Photos & videos (not included in the price)
Meeting Point
Hotel pickup on day one, early morning.
Cancellation Policy
Free cancellation up to 3 days before the trip.
FAQ
Flights or private transport between sites, the hotel overnight and a private Egyptologist guide.
Most meals are not included.
Yes. There is no group to keep pace with — just you and your Egyptologist guide.
One night in a hotel in Luxor, included in the price.
With hotel pickup on day one, early in the morning. The exact time is confirmed after booking.
Free cancellation up to 3 days before the trip.
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$537.50 / per person