Abu Simbel Temples are located in southern Egypt near the Sudanese border, about 280 km (175 miles) southwest of Aswan, on the western bank of Lake Nasser.
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The 7-Day Cairo, Luxor, Aswan & Abu Simbel Tour with Edfu and Kom Ombo is the ultimate experience that encompasses the rich archaeological wealth of the most famous Egyptian cities. At Deluxe Tours Egypt, American citizens can enjoy the best services, such as the use of a private air-conditioned vehicle, accommodations, and the services of an expert Egyptologist guide, which have earned us the title of the best travel agency in Egypt in any Egypt Tour Package.
This unforgettable 7-day experience offers the visitor the chance to discover the magic of Cairo, Luxor, Aswan , Abu Simbel, and the Edfu and Kom Ombo Temples. The art, history, and culture of ancient Egypt await you through famous sights including the Pyramids of Giza, Egyptian Museum, Valley of the Kings, Karnak Temple, Temple of Queen Hatshepsut, Philae Temple, the magnificent Temples of Abu Simbel and much, much more.
Take this incredible journey to experience the eternal wonders of Egypt and be spellbound by the magic of its ancient culture.
Once you arrive at Cairo International Airport, your Deluxe Tours representative will be there to assist you with passport control procedures, baggage collection, and portage. You will then be transferred by a private air-conditioned vehicle to your 5★ hotel in Cairo for check-in
Overnight: Cairo Hotel
First of all, in the morning, enjoy your breakfast at the hotel, then check out and meet your private Egyptologist guide to begin exploring the most famous sights of Cairo.
Your tour starts with a visit to the Pyramids of Giza, the greatest archaeological wonder on the planet. The plateau on which the pyramids stand was constructed by the immortal kings of the 4th Dynasty, who ruled between 2600 and 2500 BC, with the belief that these monuments would guide their souls along a golden path to the heavens.
Next, discover the Great Pyramid of King Khufu, an iconic legacy of ancient Egypt. Built around 2570 BC over a period of approximately 15 years using ramp systems and the efforts of nearly 400,000 workers under the supervision of Hemiunu, the pyramid rises to a height of 146.6 meters (481 feet) and weighs nearly six million tons. You will also marvel at the brilliance of its internal design, including the Queen’s Chamber and the King’s Chamber.
Continue your journey with a visit to the Great Sphinx, the oldest large-scale sculpture in history, carved during the reign of Pharaoh Khafre (2558–2532 BC). This mythical monument features the body of a lion and the face of King Khafre, symbolizing strength, wisdom, and royal power.
Afterward, visit the Valley Temple, which consists of 16 massive limestone pillars clad in polished red granite. This temple served as the site for reception, purification, and mummification rituals of the 4th Dynasty pharaohs.
Then, proceed to the Grand Egyptian Museum, a monumental architectural masterpiece spanning nearly 490,000 square meters and designed to harmonize with the Pyramids of Giza. The museum beautifully connects ancient Egyptian civilization with modern technology through its innovative design. Highlights include the Hanging Obelisk, the 11-meter-tall colossus of Ramses II, and the complete collection of over 5,000 artifacts belonging to Tutankhamun.
Lunch time will be enjoyed at a local restaurant in Cairo.
Finally, conclude your day with a visit to the Egyptian Museum, which offers a fascinating journey through more than 5,000 years of Egyptian history, showcasing the grandeur and legacy of ancient Egyptian civilization.
Finally, we drive you to Cairo Airport to fly to Luxor and check-in 5* hotel for the overnight.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Flight: From Cairo to Luxor
Overnight: Luxor Hotel
Enjoy breakfast at the hotel, then meet your Egyptologist tour guide to begin discovering the most famous sights of Luxor.
Your tour starts with a visit to the Valley of the Kings, located on the west bank of the Nile within the Theban Necropolis. This sacred valley contains 63 burial sites belonging to the greatest kings, queens, and nobles of the New Kingdom (1570–1050 BC), spanning from the 18th to the 20th Dynasties. The entrance leads underground beneath a mystical mountain shaped like the sacred Ben-Ben stone, symbolizing eternal life and rebirth and associated with the creator god Atum.
Next, proceed to the Temple of Hatshepsut, the mortuary temple of Queen Hatshepsut (1508–1458 BC). Designed by her royal architect Senenmut, the temple is dedicated to the creator god Amun-Ra and narrates the life journey of Hatshepsut from her coronation to her divine rebirth. The temple is uniquely constructed on three terraced levels carved into the cliffs of Deir El Bahari.
Continue your journey to the Colossi of Memnon, dating back to around 1350 BC. These two massive statues were erected in honor of King Amenhotep III and feature 107 Roman inscriptions written in Greek and Latin, dating between 20 and 250 AD. The inscriptions recount legends of Memnon from Greek mythology, while the statues themselves are adorned with reliefs of the Nile god Hapi, Queen Tiye, the wife of Amenhotep III, and Mutemwiya, his mother.
Lunch time will be enjoyed on an island in the Nile River during a relaxing sightseeing boat ride.
Finally, explore the legendary Karnak Temple Complex, a vast walled religious site that began during the reign of Senusret I in 1971 BC and continued through the Ptolemaic period (305–30 BC). Karnak served as the religious capital of ancient Thebes and was dedicated primarily to the Theban Triad: Amun-Re, his consort Mut, and the god Montu.
After that you will go back to the hotel in Luxor for overnight.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Overnight: Luxor Hotel
Have breakfast at the hotel and check out, then meet your personal Egyptologist guide to begin your journey.
You will be transferred by a private air-conditioned vehicle to visit the Temple of Edfu. This remarkably well-preserved temple dates from 237 BC to 57 BC and represents one of the finest examples of religion, mythology, and language from the Hellenistic Egyptian period. The temple was built in honor of Horus, the falcon god and deity of the sky, and reflects the peak of architectural and artistic achievement of its era.
Next, continue to the Kom Ombo Temple, a unique double temple dedicated to two gods. The northern section honors Haroeris, the falcon god, while the southern section is devoted to Sobek, the crocodile god. Dating back to the Ptolemaic period between 180 BC and 47 BC, the temple offers fascinating insights into the ancient Egyptian calendar and the medical knowledge practiced during that time.
Lunch time will be at a local restaurant in Kom Ombo.
Transfer to Aswan by your private air-conditioned car to check-in at the 5* hotel and overnight.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Overnight: Aswan Hotel
In the morning, enjoy your breakfast boxes and check out of the hotel.
Afterward, you will be transferred by a private air-conditioned car to the legendary Temples of Abu Simbel, accompanied by your private Egyptologist guide.
Upon arrival, visit the Abu Simbel Temples, which were built in 1264 BC by Pharaoh Ramses II to commemorate his eternal legacy. The temples were dedicated to the gods Amun-Ra, Ptah, and Ra-Horakhty, as well as to celebrate his victory at the Battle of Kadesh in 1274 BC, which later led to the signing of the world’s first recorded peace treaty. One of the temples was also built to honor Ramses II’s deep love for his wife, Queen Nefertari, and his children.
After completing your visit, return to your hotel in Aswan to enjoy a delicious lunch
At the end of the day, return back to your hotel in Aswan for the overnight.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Overnight: Aswan Hotel
Enjoy your breakfast at the hotel, then check out and get ready to join your Egyptologist guide to explore the most important sights of Aswan.
Your tour will begin with a visit to the High Dam, an impressive engineering achievement constructed during the 1960s and 1970s. The dam was built to regulate the Nile floods, generate hydroelectric power, and represents one of the modern symbols of Aswan’s significance.
Next, you will visit the Unfinished Obelisk, which was intended to be erected at Karnak Temple and would have been the largest obelisk ever constructed, measuring 41.75 meters (137 feet) in height and weighing the equivalent of 2,000 African elephants. Commissioned by Queen Hatshepsut, the obelisk stands as a remarkable testament to ancient Egyptian engineering skills, despite being abandoned due to cracks that appeared during its carving and remaining in its original granite quarry.
Afterward, proceed to the Philae Temple, a truly enchanting site connected to the legendary story of Isis, the goddess of motherhood, and her devotion to Osiris, the god of the underworld. The temple was originally built during the Ptolemaic period between 380 and 362 BC during the reign of King Nectanebo I, and it was later restored by Ptolemy II Philadelphus, Ptolemy V Epiphanes, and Ptolemy VI Philometor of the Ptolemaic Kingdom.
Lunch Time, enjoy a delicious lunch at a local restaurant in Aswan before concluding your tour.
After That Transfer to Aswan Airport to catch your flight back to Cairo and check-in 5* hotel for overnight.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Flight: From Aswan to Cairo
Overnight: Cairo Hotel
Enjoy your breakfast at your hotel before our representative from Deluxe Tours Egypt transfers you to the airport for your departure home, marking the end of your amazing journey in Egypt.
Meals: Breakfast
Price quotes are in US dollars per person per trip all the Year Except over Christmas, New Year’s, and Easter holidays.
0 to 1,99 years: FREE 2 Years Old and below 6 years: 25% of adult price 6 Years up to 11.99 years: 50% of adult price 12 and Up: Calculate as an adult price.
Children policy is applied to children who share rooms with their parents (Maximum 2 Child sharing parent's room some hotels Maximum 1 child sharing parents’ room) If your tour includes airfare, additional charges for your children may apply. According to Booking Policy.
We are offering the minimum down payment of just 10% to secure your spaces on the tour including hotel room, cruise cabin, domestic flight ticket, and other travel services. The remaining balance can be paid up to four days prior to your arrival date or in cash upon arrival at the destination to your Representative.
In case you cancel your trip, the following of charges will be applied: From the date of booking until 61 days before your arrival date, 7% of the tour package price will be charged. Between 60 and 21 days before your arrival date, 20% of the entire tour Package price will be charged. Between 20 and 7 days before your arrival date, 40% of the package tour price will be charged. Between 6 and 1 days before your arrival date, 75% of the tour package price will be applied.
The 7-Day Cairo, Luxor, Aswan & Abu Simbel Egypt Tour Package with Edfu and Kom Ombo is the ultimate experience that encompasses the rich archaeological wealth of the most famous Egyptian cities. At Deluxe Tours Egypt, American citizens can enjoy the best services.
The 7-Day Cairo, Luxor, Aswan & Abu Simbel Egypt Tour Package with Edfu and Kom Ombo is the ultimate experience that encompasses the rich archaeological wealth of the most famous Egyptian cities. At Deluxe Tours Egypt, American citizens can enjoy the best services.
The 7-Day Cairo, Luxor, Aswan & Abu Simbel Egypt Tour Package with Edfu and Kom Ombo is the ultimate experience that encompasses the rich archaeological wealth of the most famous Egyptian cities. At Deluxe Tours Egypt, American citizens can enjoy the best services.
The 7-Day Cairo, Luxor, Aswan & Abu Simbel Egypt Tour Package with Edfu and Kom Ombo is the ultimate experience that encompasses the rich archaeological wealth of the most famous Egyptian cities. At Deluxe Tours Egypt, American citizens can enjoy the best services.
The 7-Day Cairo, Luxor, Aswan & Abu Simbel Egypt Tour Package with Edfu and Kom Ombo is the ultimate experience that encompasses the rich archaeological wealth of the most famous Egyptian cities. At Deluxe Tours Egypt, American citizens can enjoy the best services.
The 7-Day Cairo, Luxor, Aswan & Abu Simbel Egypt Tour Package with Edfu and Kom Ombo is the ultimate experience that encompasses the rich archaeological wealth of the most famous Egyptian cities. At Deluxe Tours Egypt, American citizens can enjoy the best services.
Discover now our answers to the most common questions that may come to your mind about tourism and trips to Egypt
Abu Simbel Temples are located in southern Egypt near the Sudanese border, about 280 km (175 miles) southwest of Aswan, on the western bank of Lake Nasser.
The temples were built by Pharaoh Ramesses II in the 13th century BC. They are famous for their colossal statues and for the incredible relocation project in the 1960s to save them from flooding after the construction of the Aswan High Dam.
Usually, no. Most Nile Cruises sail between Luxor and Aswan. While they don't sail to Abu Simbel, almost all cruises offer it as an optional add-on excursion while the ship is docked in Aswan.
Visitors usually spend 2–3 hours exploring both the Great Temple of Ramesses II and the Temple of Queen Nefertari.
Yes. The site is accessible and relatively flat, but the heat can be intense. Early morning visits are recommended for families and seniors.
Absolutely. The scale, history, and preservation story of Abu Simbel make it one of Egypt’s most breathtaking archaeological sites and a highlight of any trip to Egypt.
Yes! Unlike the Great Sphinx, your entry ticket includes access to the inner chambers of both the Great Temple of Ramesses II and the Temple of Nefertari. You can walk all the way back to the "Holy of Holies" sanctuary.
The Abu Simbel Sun Festival happens twice a year (around February 22 and October 22). On these dates, sunlight illuminates the inner sanctuary statues, an incredible ancient astronomical achievement.
Yes, it is commonly done as a day trip from Aswan, typically departing very early in the morning and returning by early afternoon.
Absolutely. The scale, history, and preservation story of Abu Simbel make it one of Egypt’s most breathtaking archaeological sites and a highlight of any trip to Egypt.
