Tour Details
| Duration |
2 Days |
|---|---|
| Tour Location |
Luxor / Abu Simbel |
| Tour Type |
Daily Tour |
| Pickup |
Your Hotel |
Tour From Cairo to Luxor & Abu Simbel in 2 Days
This 2 day Luxor and Abu Simbel tour from Cairo by flight departs Cairo hotels and covers Abu Simbel on day one and Luxor’s East and West Bank sites on day two, returning to Cairo the same evening. This Cairo to Luxor and Abu Simbel is designed as a seamless Cairo Overnight excursion, connecting Egypt’s most remarkable southern temples into a calm.
Day one: private pickup from Cairo hotels, transfer to Cairo Airport, flight to Aswan, road transfer to Abu Simbel, visits to the Great Temple of Ramses II and the Temple of Queen Nefertari, return to Aswan for lunch, overnight at a 5-star Aswan hotel.
Day two: breakfast and check-out in Aswan, train to Luxor, Valley of the Kings, Hatshepsut Temple, Colossi of Memnon, lunch in Luxor, Karnak Temple, Luxor Temple, flight from Luxor to Cairo, hotel drop-off.
No other 2-day overnight tour from Cairo combines Abu Simbel’s Ramesses II temple with the full Luxor circuit of Karnak, Luxor Temple, Valley of the Kings, and Hatshepsut Temple in a single fly-in itinerary. Travelers considering a broader Nile-focused route may prefer a two day trip to Luxor and Aswan as an alternative, but this journey is ideal for those who want Abu Simbel and Luxor combined without extending their stay.
Why Book This Tour
- Private Egyptologist guides with expert knowledge of Egyptian history.
- Well-planned itinerary covering all the must-see sights in Luxor and Abu Simbel.
- Comfortable travel in modern private vehicles.
- Overnight stay in high-quality hotels with breakfast.
- Flexible schedule that can suit your pace and interests.
- 24/7 support for questions or assistance.
- Seamless domestic flights and transfers.
- Reliable Tripidays service handling every detail professionally.
Included
- Pick-up and drop-off from your Cairo hotel with Tripidays representative.
- Transport by air-conditioned private vehicles.
- Private Egyptologist guide during the 2-day tours.
- Domestic flight tickets: Cairo → Aswan & Luxor → Cairo
- Entrance fees to all attractions mentioned in Luxor and Abu Simbel.
- 1 Night accommodation at hotel Aswan with breakfast.
- 2 Lunch meals during the tours.
- train tickets from Aswan to Luxor.
- One bottle of water during the tours.
- Our assistance during your stay.
- All Taxes and Charges.
Excluded
- Personal expenses (souvenirs, extra meals, etc.)
- Tips for guides and drivers.
Highlights
Abu Simbel Attractions
- Temple of Ramses II
- Temple of Queen Nefertari
Luxor Attractions
- Valley of the Kings
- Colossi of Memnon
- Hatshepsut Temple
- Karnak Temple
- Luxor Temple
Itinerary

A private vehicle picks you up from your Cairo hotel for the transfer to Cairo Airport, where a morning flight carries you south to Aswan to begin this 2 day Luxor and Abu Simbel tour from Cairo by flight.

Abu Simbel Temple Visit
Rising from the cliffside above Lake Nasser, the Great Temple of Ramses II and the Temple of Queen Nefertari greet you after the road transfer from Aswan, where both structures were cut into blocks and reassembled during the 1968 UNESCO relocation campaign. From here, your driver returns you to Aswan for lunch and an overnight stay at a 5-star hotel ahead of the train to Luxor the next morning.

Meals
Lunch

Breakfast and checkout at your Aswan hotel come first, then a scenic train ride along the Nile carries you north to Luxor, where a private Egyptologist guide meets you to begin the day's temple circuit. Travelers interested in shorter cultural experiences may also explore curated full-day trips in Egypt.

Valley of the Kings
Sixty-three royal tombs cut into the West Bank hillside make up the Valley of the Kings, including KV62, the tomb of Tutankhamun discovered in 1922. This stop anchors most Valley of the Kings tours from Cairo, and your guide walks you through the painted burial chambers before continuing to Hatshepsut's temple.

Temple of Hatshepsut
Unlike the rock-cut tombs just visited, Hatshepsut's mortuary temple rises in three open terraces against the cliffs of Deir el-Bahari, built for one of ancient Egypt's few female pharaohs.

Colossi of Memnon
You step out at the roadside to view two seated statues of Amenhotep III, carved more than 3,400 years ago and still standing despite the temple behind them having vanished.

Karnak Temple
Your Egyptologist guide leads you through the Hypostyle Hall's 134 columns, part of a religious complex that took over 2,000 years and successive pharaohs to build across 100 hectares.

Luxor Temple
Whether you focus on the colonnade of Amenhotep III or the obelisk and pylon at the entrance, Luxor Temple's compact site rewards a slower pace than Karnak's sprawl. From here, you transfer to Luxor Airport for the evening flight back to Cairo and hotel drop-off.

Meals
Breakfast & Lunch
Frequently Asked Questions
Round-trip domestic flights (Cairo–Aswan, Luxor–Cairo), a private Egyptologist guide, air-conditioned transport, and entrance fees for Abu Simbel, Karnak, Luxor Temple, Valley of the Kings, and Hatshepsut Temple are included. One night at a 5-star Aswan hotel with breakfast and 2 lunches are also covered.
It is the only 2-day Cairo fly-in pairing Karnak Temple and the Valley of the Kings in Luxor with Abu Simbel's Ramesses II temple on a single overnight circuit. Other Cairo overnight tours cover Aswan and Abu Simbel, or Luxor and Aswan, but not Luxor and Abu Simbel together. As an alternative Cairo overnight idea focused on modern history and the Mediterranean coast, consider Alexandria and El Alamein.
Travelers typically fly from Cairo to Aswan on a domestic flight. From Aswan, a private transfer or short drive takes them to Abu Simbel. After visiting Abu Simbel, they return to Aswan for a 1st class train or private transfer to Luxor. Finally, a domestic flight from Luxor brings travelers back to Cairo.
Day one covers Abu Simbel's Great Temple of Ramses II and Temple of Queen Nefertari; day two covers the Valley of the Kings, Hatshepsut Temple, Colossi of Memnon, Karnak Temple, and Luxor Temple.
Yes, this tour suits travelers who want Abu Simbel and Luxor's full temple circuit without adding extra days to their trip. The pace is moderate, with a private guide and vehicle, making it manageable for most fitness levels.
What to Pack
Day Tour's Location
Tour Prices
Prices By Seasons
- Solo $1277
- 2 - 4 Pax $921
- 5 - 8 Pax $754
- 9 - 16 Pax $733
- Solo $1173
- 2 - 4 Pax $859
- 5 - 8 Pax $712
- 9 - 16 Pax $681
- Solo $1309
- 2 - 4 Pax $942
- 5 - 8 Pax $775
- 9 - 16 Pax $743
- Solo $1340
- 2 - 4 Pax $950
- 5 - 8 Pax $950
- 9 - 16 Pax $750









































































































