Cairo - Upper Egypt Highlights: Temples of Abu Simbel and Luxor Temples & Tombs
Cairo - Upper Egypt Highlights: Temples of Abu Simbel and Luxor Temples & Tombs
2 Days Starting and ending in Cairo, Cairo Governorate, Egypt
Visiting: Abu Simbel, Luxor, Valley of the Kings, Mortuary Temple of Hatshepsut, Colossi of Memnon, Karnak, Luxor Temple
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Tour code:
EG032
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Guide Type:
Fully Guided
Group size:
1 - 7
Physical rating:
Medium
Age range:
1-90
Special diets catered:
Vegetarians, Vegans, Meat, Kosher, Halal, Dietary needs on request
Tour operated in:
English , GermanTrip Styles:
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Tour Overview
Dive into Ancient Egyptian History with a short flight to Aswan. Your tour guide will take you on a desert trip south to the famous Temples of Abu Simbel, an ancient border display of power and memorial of Ramses II and his wife Nefertari. A trip back north will take you to Luxor where you spend the night in a 4*/5* luxury hotel to rejuvenate for the next day events; a morning trip to the Necropolis of Ancients Thebes. You will descend into 3 Royal Tombs at the Valley of the Kings, wander around the rock-cut Mortuary Temple of Hatshepsut and have a photo shoot at the Colossi of Memnon. After lunch, you drive back to the East Bank to stand in awe at the Karnak Temple and conclude the day at the Luxor Temple. After two splendid days, you fly back from Luxor to Cairo.
Highlights
Itinerary
Day 1 : Cairo - Abu Simbel - Luxor
Location: Cairo International Airport, Aswan International Airport, Abu Simbel, Luxor
Accommodation: Hotel
Meals Included: Lunch
After a domestic flight to Aswan, you will drive with private air-conditioned transportation on a 3 to 4-hour desert trip south to the southernmost archaeological site, the Nubian Monuments of Abu Simbel, where you visit the temples, commissioned by Ramses II for himself and his most beloved wife, the Nubian Queen Nefertari. Like the Nubian population, the temples were relocated in the 1960s due to the construction of the High Dam and the creation of the reservoir, Lake Nasser.
You drive back north via Aswan to Luxor where you will spend the night in a 4*/5* luxury hotel.
Day 2 : Luxor Full-Day Temple & Tombs - Cairo
Location: Valley of the Kings, Mortuary Temple of Hatshepsut, Colossi of Memnon, Karnak, Luxor Temple, Cairo International Airport
Accommodation: Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch
We start at the necropolis in the Theban Mountains at the Valley of the Kings, where you will descend into 3 Royal Tombs. Next is a visit to the mortuary Temple of Queen Hatshepsut in Deir El Bahari where you are pointed out the most beautiful murals of the expeditions to Punt and have time to wander around this unique temple, dedicated to the Goddess Hathor.
We continue for a quick photo-stop at the Colossi of Memnon, two statues guarding the ongoing excavation of the palace of Amenhotep III before driving to the East Bank of Luxor.
After lunch, you visit the Karnak Temple where Pharaohs like Tutankhamun, Hatshepsut and Ramses II performed their sacred rituals. The Karnak Temple complex contains holy lakes, hypostyle halls, obelisks, pylons and shrines. The Luxor Temple gracefully decorates the banks of the river Nile, dedicated, not to a deity or pharaoh but to the Rejuvenation of Kingship.
You will be brought to Luxor International Airport for a domestic flight back to Cairo.
What's Included
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1 bottle of Mineral Water per person per day
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Accommodation
Luxor Hotel Accommodation on Bed & Breakfast
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Airport Transfers at Destination
Pick-up Aswan International Airport Drop-off Luxor International Airport Cairo Airport Transfer upon request.
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All Domestic Transportation (including internal flights)
Cairo - Aswan domestic flight Luxor - Cairo domestic flight
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Entrance Fees
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Fully Guided
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Local Taxes
What's Not Included
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Country Entry Visas
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Drinks with Meals
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International Travel
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Tipping and Gratuities
Check out our Q&As
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Are flights included in this tour?
Domestic flights Cairo - Aswan and Luxor - Cairo are included in the tour
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Is the tour coach air conditioned?
All transportation is private and air-conditioned.
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Will passengers from another country be participating in the tour?
EgBride operates private tours, no other passengers will be included in the tour or excursion.
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What happens if a group doesn’t make its minimum required number of passengers?
EgBride operates this tour as a private tour.
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Are airport transfers included in this tour?
Airport transfer Cairo accommodation to Cairo International Airport not included but upon request.
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Are the local guides on the tour English speaking?
All local guides on this tour are English-speaking
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What is the standard of the hotels on this tour?
Luxury 4* to 5*
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Is there any free time to explore places during the tour?
You will have free time in the evening in Luxor. Optional tours can be arranged like early morning Hot Air Balloon or evening Karnak Sound & Light show or a felucca dinner on the Nile.
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Will there be an escort accompanying this tour?
This private tour includes an experienced driver and professional tour guide.
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Can you assist with pre or post tour accommodation?
Pre- or post-accommodation throughout Egypt can be arranged by EgBride.
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What currencies are required for this tour?
Excursions, tours and accommodation in Egypt requires USD; personal spending is advised to be paid in Egyptian Pounds
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What is the fitness level required to do this tour?
Please be advised that Temples and Tombs are not always accessible for wheelchairs.
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Do you require a visa for this holiday?
A visa is required to enter Egypt. Please consult the Travel Advise of your Embassy.
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Are all entrance fees included in the price?
All entrance fees are included in the price, accept additional-priced tickets at Valley of the Kings and the Open Air Museum at Karnak Temple
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What information do I have to provide before the tour?
Transportation between cities, require Governmental permission. Guests need to provide EgBride with a copy of their passports two days before the tour
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Are vaccinations required for this tour?
The COVID-19 measures of Egypt apply. For hotel accommodation, vaccination proof or negative PCR-test is required.
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What is the tipping policy?
Gratuities and tipping is not included in the price and to the discretion of the guest.
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Are children permitted to take part in the tour?
Children are permitted to take part in the tour
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What policies are in place for Covid-19?
The COVID-19 measures of Egypt apply. For hotel accommodation, vaccination proof or negative PCR-test is required. All staff-members of EgBride are fully vaccinated.
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Who will be my travelling companions on the tour?
EgBride operates her tours as private tours for 1 to 10 guests, no other passengers will be included in the tours or excursions.
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Can I join the tour once it has departed?
EgBride operates this tour as a private tour for 1 to 10 guests, no other passengers will be included in the tour or excursion.
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Do you operate a “single share” option and how does it work?
There is no "single share" option available.
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What documents will I receive before I travel?
EgBride confirms every booking with e-voucher.
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Will the accommodation included meet local health and safety regulations?
All accommodation included meet local health and safety regulations according to the regulations of the Ministry of Tourism.
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What Ethical Travel credentials does the tour company have?
In her tours, EgBride encourages guests to respect heritage, environment, local customs and culture. We work with the local community and don't include the exploitation of endangered species in our tours.
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