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Take a fascinating journey from Aswan to Luxor and spend a full day exploring the monuments that made ancient Thebes one of Egypt’s greatest historical centers. This private Luxor day trip from Aswan combines the famous temples of the East Bank with the legendary tombs and monuments of the West Bank.
Your day begins with an early pickup from your hotel or Nile cruise in Aswan. Travel north through the Nile Valley in a private, air-conditioned vehicle. After arriving in Luxor, meet your Egyptologist guide and start exploring the city’s most important ancient sites.
On the West Bank, visit the Valley of the Kings, the magnificent Temple of Queen Hatshepsut, and the Colossi of Memnon. After lunch at a local restaurant, continue to the East Bank to discover Karnak Temple and Luxor Temple.
This carefully planned Aswan to Luxor day tour is ideal for travelers who want to experience the best of Luxor in one day while enjoying private transportation, a professional guide, entrance tickets, lunch, and hotel pickup and drop-off.
Duration: Approximately 14–16 hours
Departure: Aswan
Destination: Luxor, Egypt
Tour type: Private day trip
Transportation: Private air-conditioned vehicle
Guide: Professional Egyptologist
Price: From $115 per person for groups of 7–10 travelers
Luxor has an extraordinary concentration of ancient monuments. This itinerary brings together the city’s essential highlights without requiring an overnight stay.
You will explore royal tombs, monumental temples, ancient statues, and important religious sites. Your Egyptologist guide also helps connect each monument to the people, beliefs, and events behind it.
The journey between Aswan and Luxor takes around four hours each way. A private air-conditioned vehicle gives you a comfortable space to relax during the drive.
You can also enjoy a more personal sightseeing experience. Your guide can answer your questions and adjust the pace of the visits according to your interests.
Walk through one of Egypt’s most famous archaeological landscapes. The Valley of the Kings served as a royal burial ground during the New Kingdom.
More than 60 tombs have been discovered in the valley. Their corridors and chambers feature colorful scenes, hieroglyphs, and funerary texts that offer a fascinating look into ancient Egyptian beliefs about the afterlife.
Visit the impressive terraced Temple of Hatshepsut at Deir el-Bahari. Built against the cliffs on Luxor’s West Bank, the temple has a distinctive architectural design.
Your guide will introduce you to the story of Hatshepsut, one of ancient Egypt’s most remarkable female rulers.
On the East Bank, discover two landmarks that reveal the religious importance of ancient Thebes.
Karnak Temple is an enormous temple complex with monumental pylons, columns, obelisks, statues, and sacred spaces. Luxor Temple, meanwhile, stands in the heart of modern Luxor and is especially atmospheric in the late afternoon.
A local restaurant provides lunch during the sightseeing day. It gives you time to relax and enjoy traditional Egyptian flavors before continuing the tour.
The starting price depends on the number of travelers. Larger groups receive a lower per-person rate.
| Number of Travelers | Price per Person |
|---|---|
| 1 person | €250 |
| 2–3 people | €170 |
| 4–6 people | €130 |
| 7–10 people | €115 |
The price includes the services listed in the Included section, including private transportation, an expert guide, entrance tickets to the mentioned sites, lunch, bottled water and soft drinks, and applicable taxes and service charges.
For couples, families, and small groups, a private tour offers a comfortable way to explore Luxor from Aswan. You travel together, avoid unnecessary stops, and have your own guide throughout the sightseeing program.
Your private driver and Egyptologist guide will meet you at your hotel or Nile cruise in Aswan.
After a brief introduction, settle into the air-conditioned vehicle and begin your journey toward Luxor.
Enjoy the changing scenery of Upper Egypt as you travel through the Nile Valley.
The journey takes approximately four hours, depending on road and traffic conditions. A comfort stop can be arranged during the drive.
Begin your Luxor sightseeing on the West Bank at the legendary Valley of the Kings.
Enter the ancient necropolis and explore the tombs included with your admission. Admire colorful wall paintings and hieroglyphic inscriptions while your guide explains the beliefs surrounding royal burials and the afterlife.
The entrance ticket to the tomb of King Tutankhamun is available separately.
Continue to Deir el-Bahari to visit the striking Temple of Hatshepsut.
The temple rises in terraces beneath the limestone cliffs. Explore its courtyards, columns, reliefs, and sanctuary areas while learning about Hatshepsut's reign and the temple's religious importance.
Make a short stop at the Colossi of Memnon.
These two enormous stone statues depict Pharaoh Amenhotep III. They once stood at the entrance to his vast mortuary temple.
This is also an excellent place for photographs.
Enjoy lunch at a carefully selected local restaurant in Luxor.
Take some time to relax before continuing your East Bank sightseeing.
Head to the magnificent Karnak Temple Complex, one of the largest religious complexes ever constructed.
Walk through monumental gateways and the Great Hypostyle Hall. Your guide will explain the significance of the temple complex, its major rulers, and its connection to the ancient city of Thebes.
Continue to Luxor Temple, located close to the modern city center.
Explore its monumental entrance, statues, columns, and ancient religious spaces. The temple provides another perspective on the religious and political importance of ancient Thebes.
If you wish, enjoy some free time for shopping at a local papyrus institute or perfume shop.
This stop is completely optional. You can also head directly back to Aswan.
Relax during the drive back to Aswan.
Your driver will drop you at your hotel or Nile cruise, completing your private Luxor day trip from Aswan.
Times are approximate and may change according to traffic, road conditions, site access, and the time spent at each attraction.
Wear comfortable shoes because the tour includes considerable walking at archaeological sites.
Pickup and return transportation are available from hotels and Nile cruises in Aswan. Please provide your accommodation details when booking.
The road journey from Aswan to Luxor takes approximately four hours each way. The early departure allows enough time to enjoy the main Luxor attractions during the day.
Entrance fees to the attractions listed in the itinerary are included.
Special tickets for King Tutankhamun's Tomb and King Seti I's Tomb are separate because they require additional admission fees.
An experienced Egyptologist accompanies you during the sightseeing program. The guide explains the history, architecture, mythology, and significance of each major site.
You travel in a private, air-conditioned, nonsmoking vehicle. The vehicle is reserved for your group.
Lunch at a local restaurant is included. If you have specific dietary requirements, mention them when booking so the restaurant can prepare accordingly.
Shopping stops in Luxor are available upon request. If shopping is not part of your plans, simply ask to continue with the sightseeing program.
The cooler months from October to April offer particularly comfortable conditions for exploring Luxor. During summer, the early start helps you make the most of the cooler part of the day.
This excursion is suitable for couples, families, solo travelers, friends, and small groups who want to visit Luxor while staying in Aswan.
Yes. A full-day private excursion allows you to travel from Aswan to Luxor and return on the same day.
The drive takes approximately four hours each way. The exact travel time depends on road and traffic conditions.
The itinerary includes the Valley of the Kings, Temple of Hatshepsut, Colossi of Memnon, Karnak Temple, and Luxor Temple.
Yes. The tour includes private transportation and a dedicated guide for your group.
Pickup usually takes place around 05:00–05:30 from your Aswan accommodation. The exact pickup time is confirmed according to your location.
Yes. Lunch at a local restaurant in Luxor is included.
Yes. A professional Egyptologist guide accompanies you during the sightseeing visits.
Yes. Entrance fees to the attractions mentioned in the itinerary are included.
The standard entrance ticket does not include the additional ticket for King Tutankhamun's tomb. You can purchase the special ticket separately if you wish to visit it.
Yes. The tomb of King Seti I can be visited with a separate entrance ticket.
Yes. Families can join the tour. Comfortable footwear, sun protection, and regular hydration are recommended.
Yes. The tour uses a private, air-conditioned, nonsmoking vehicle.
Yes. Solo travelers can book the private excursion. The starting rate is $250 per person for one traveler.
Yes. The per-person price decreases as the group size increases. For 7–10 travelers, the starting price is $115 per person.
Yes. Pickup can be arranged from your Nile cruise in Aswan. Provide the cruise details when booking.
Yes. A shopping stop at a papyrus institute or perfume shop can be arranged upon request.
Lightweight, comfortable clothing and walking shoes are ideal. A hat, sunglasses, and sunscreen are especially useful during sunny days.
No. Tips are not included in the tour price. Gratuities are optional and can be given directly to your guide or driver.
The sightseeing order may change according to traffic, site access, or local conditions. The main attractions remain part of the planned tour.
Yes, especially for travelers who have limited time in Upper Egypt. The tour allows you to experience Luxor's most important ancient monuments without changing hotels.
Turn your stay in Aswan into a journey through the heart of ancient Thebes. Visit royal tombs in the Valley of the Kings, stand beneath the cliffs of Hatshepsut's temple, and walk among the monumental columns of Karnak.
With private transportation, an Egyptologist guide, entrance tickets, and lunch included, this Luxor day tour from Aswan gives you a convenient way to discover some of Egypt's most famous archaeological treasures in a single day.
Choose your group size and reserve your private Aswan to Luxor excursion today.
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