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Egypt's classics.
The 15 most popular aswan & abu simbel tours in Egypt. What each one actually includes, who runs it, and what you pay before you book.
Abu Simbel day trip from Aswan with hotel pickup. See Ramesses II’s temples on a 10-hour tour, with optional guide and ticket skip.
“It was a great trip. our guide Mostafa explained everything well and showed all sites. Travel also comfortable”
4-day Aswan to Luxor Nile cruise with Abu Simbel, key temples, and a sunrise hot-air balloon over the Valley of Kings.
“I was feeling anxious picking a good option for Nile cruise but I am glad I picked this one. The ship was new and clean. The room was comfortable and clean. The food was varied and good. The cruise staff was amazing, very friendly and helpful. And our guides (Mostafa and Mohamed Abdo) were very…”
4-day Aswan to Luxor Nile cruise with Abu Simbel and sunrise hot-air balloon. Temples, meals, transfers, and a guide included.
“I loved this Nile river tour! Our guide Mahmoud did a great job at communicating a detailed schedule every night prior to each tour. He was also very honest and communicative of when and who we should and shouldn’t tip. Egypt in general can be overwhelming with the harassment of trying to sell you stuff…”
3-day Aswan to Luxor Nile cruise with Abu Simbel, Edfu horse carriage, sunrise hot air balloon, Valley of the Kings, Karnak, and included meals.
“We were delighted to receive a free upgrade to a luxury Nile cruise ship, which truly elevated our experience. The ship was beautiful, with spacious and comfortable rooms, exceptional attention to detail, and stunning views along the Nile at every turn. The food on board was consistently excellent—fresh, varied, and perfectly presented—and the staff went…”
4-day Nile cruise from Aswan to Luxor with a private guide, full-board on a 5-star ship, plus optional Abu Simbel.
“Mary was an excellent guide and very helpful in the tour”
Private Abu Simbel day trip from Luxor with guide, skip-the-line entry, and lunch in Aswan. See the Ramses II colossi.
“Mustafa is very nice, easy going, patient and knows a lot.”
4-day Aswan to Luxor Nile cruise with Abu Simbel, Kom Ombo, Edfu, Valley of Kings, and a sunrise hot air balloon over Luxor.
“Our 4-day Nile Cruise from Aswan to Luxor was an incredible journey, made truly special by our exceptional tour guide, Mohamed Gobran. His deep knowledge of ancient Egyptian history brought sites like the Edfu Temple to life, with engaginRead more”
Private A/C day trip from Aswan to Abu Simbel to see Ramses II and Nefertari temples, with pickup, flexible timing, and time to explore.
“Our tour was incredible! Our guide and driver were prompt and did their very best to make sure we beat the heat and crowds. Our guide was super attentive, constantly making sure we had cold water, weren’t hungry, and really understood the history and significance of eacRead more”
Private 4-hour Aswan tour to Philae by motorboat, the Unfinished Obelisk, and the High Dam with an English guide and pickup.
“Mary is a soft spoken yet experienced guide. She whisked us around efficiently and managed to download the essential history and information to us in no time. She also allowed enough free time for us to take photos and managed the itinerary with no delay. We are lucky to have Mary as our first guide…”
Private Aswan-to-Luxor Nile cruise with Egyptologist tours, 5-star full board, and optional Abu Simbel or a balloon over Luxor.
“The Le Fayen is fabulous in every way including quality of build decor rooms crew Food is good and buffet style with variety hot and cold Compares to the other ships we saw this ship is top class”
4 days from Aswan to Luxor with Abu Simbel, Kom Ombo, Edfu, a sunrise hot air balloon, and West Bank temples, plus meals and transfers.
“During my birthday week I decided to join this cruise (boat name: Queen isis) so I could learn more about the egiptian history while stoping in the many temples they have along the Nile. The ship inside (except the lobby) looked quite old spRead more”
Private Abu Simbel day trip from Aswan with a comfortable car, an English-speaking guide, and time to explore UNESCO temples.
“The tour was excellent. Everything proceeded at a relaxed pace. The guide took his time with us and explained everything very well, not only about the temple but also about other aspects. During the drive, he pointed out interesting sights along the way, explained them, and answered any related questions. The presentation about the temple,…”
Private Aswan-to-Luxor day trip to Edfu’s Horus Temple and Kom Ombo, guided and air-conditioned, ending with hotel drop-off in Luxor.
“We had an excellent guide called Aladin from Sheba tours. He was very polite, extremely knowledgeable, gave more time to us than anyone else will give, he explained everything we saw on tour but he even explained related historical and geographical facts which made the journey more enjoyable. I think he is the best possible…”
10-hour Abu Simbel day trip from Aswan with hotel pickup, entry fees, and an English-speaking guide. Early start for huge temples.
“We had a wonderfull day in Abu Simbel with our Guide Shazly Ali. He cared for us and he gave us time and his Knowledge to get a deeper understanding. We are thankful for our experiance and the fun and insightful time we had with Ali. The Drive was smooth and very well organised and…”
4-day Aswan-to-Luxor Nile cruise with Abu Simbel and Luxor balloon ride, Egyptology tours, and 5-star meals and transfers.
“This experience has given me an oppurtunity to see some of the worlds most beautiful and picturesque landmarks with deep rooted history. We had a great guide, Mohamed Gobran and learned the ways of the ancient egyptians and their history. Mohamed explanation a different level as he managed to excite us”
