Abu Simbel Tours in Luxor: 13 Worth the Early Start

1.Abu Simbel Temple Private Guided Day Trip with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 546 reviews · 15 hours · from $148Our pick

Leave Luxor before sunrise for Abu Simbel in a private air-conditioned car, with a driver, temple entry, English guide, and lunch included. Guides such as Mustafa, Ahmed Ashraf, Hani, and Medo explain the temples of Ramses II and Nefertari, while you get free time for photos. The return drive makes this a very long but efficient day.

“Mostafa was Great guide explain Every thing He was knowledge and funny I will recomend for all peaple”

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2.Our Exceptional 5 days Cairo, Luxor and Abu Simbel Tour Package

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 212 reviews · from $1,438Top rated

You’ll visit the Giza Pyramids, Sphinx, Egyptian Museum, Abu Simbel, Valley of the Kings, Hatshepsut’s Temple, and Karnak. The package includes Cairo, Aswan, and Luxor hotels, domestic flights, meals, transfers, admissions, and an Egyptologist. Guides may vary, with Omar Haridi, Mahmoud Hassan, and Samar Nagi among names linked to the operator.

“Last 3days of our trip we spent in Cairo. Despite the busyness of the capital city, our trip was “a breeze” thanks to our guide Mr Mohammed Elshemei- highly professional, knowledgeable guy with very good English. He was also very generoRead more”

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3.2-Day Abu Simbel & Luxor Tour

★★★★★★★★★★3.9 · 136 reviews · 10 hours · from $815

Fly from Cairo to Aswan, visit Philae, the High Dam, and Abu Simbel, then continue to Luxor for the Valley of the Kings, Hatshepsut Temple, Luxor Temple, and Karnak. You travel in a private group with an Egyptologist guide, domestic flights, lunch, and one hotel night included. Guides may speak English, Spanish, German, or Arabic.

“Very amazing trip thanks to the energic guide Ahmed Eid and to the super driver Ahmed El Bob who drives us for two days. Magic trip, a lot of laughts, sunset and sunrise at the rendez-vous, without speak about incredible places that we see. Thanks for all, we wish you the best and we hope to see you again ❤️”

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4.Edfu, Kom Ombo, Abu Simbel Private Tour & Entry Fees

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 112 reviews · 12 hours · from $208

Travel from Luxor to Aswan by air-conditioned vehicle, stopping at Edfu, Kom Ombo, and Abu Simbel. Guides explain each temple, entry fees and lunch are included, and your driver drops you at your Aswan hotel. Expect an early start, long road hours, and a full day of ancient Egyptian sites.

“Hani was my tour guide . He is very knowledgeable about Abu simple temple . He is also very kind and very patient. Amir was my driver , oh gosh he is so kind and very good driver , had a lot of sense of humour. Could ask for better driver than him , he is the best .”

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5.Full package to Cairo-Luxor-Aswan-Abu Simbel 9 Days with tour guided & Flight

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 41 reviews · from $1,950

Travel from Cairo to Abu Simbel with Egypt Direct Tours, using domestic flights, a Nile cruise, four-star Cairo lodging, and a five-star cruise. An Egyptology guide leads you through the pyramids, Coptic Cairo, Luxor, Edfu, Kom Ombo, Aswan, and Abu Simbel. Expect early starts, long drives, and a tightly packed schedule.

“The tour was pretty awesome, thanks! The overall plans were optimized to visit several places. I did some last moment changes, still they were able to accommodate most of the places, which I really appreciate. The tour guides (Ahmed, Nasser) were very helpful. Overall, I highly recommend it.”

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6.Egypt 9 Days Cairo,Alexandria,Aswan,Luxor,Cruise, Abu Simbel From Cairo Airport

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 30 reviews · from $1,250

You’ll see Egypt’s headline sights in nine days, from the Giza pyramids and Alexandria to Abu Simbel, Karnak, and the Valley of the Kings. The package includes Cairo hotels, an overnight train to Aswan, three nights on a Nile cruise, a Luxor to Cairo flight, meals, transfers, and a hot-air balloon ride. An Egyptologist guide leads the sightseeing, with groups capped at 15.

“Guide very knowledgeable Whirlwind tours starting at 4 am everyday. Expect late lunches and dinner. Still worth it”

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7.2 days 1 night Luxor,Aswan & Abu simbel by flight from Cairo

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 26 reviews · from $500

You’ll fly from Cairo to Aswan, drive to Abu Simbel, visit Philae and Aswan’s major sights, then continue by car to Luxor for the Valley of the Kings, Hatshepsut, Karnak, and Luxor Temple before flying back. Guides such as Ahmed, Samir, Aida George, Ghada, and DoA have led this route.

“It fullfill my expectations ♥️ This two days tour was exactly about all the temples l wanted to see.”

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8.6- Days Aswan , Abu Simbel , Cruise , Luxor & Round Sleeper Train

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 25 reviews · from $645

Spend six days linking Cairo, Aswan, Abu Simbel, the Nile, Luxor, and two overnight sleeper trains. Your English-speaking Egyptology guide may be Khaled, Magdy, or Mustafa. Expect a small group of up to 15, three cruise nights, included meals, and a full temple schedule, with entrance fees extra.

“Mostafa was yesterday a very nice tour guide. He explain us propely the egipcien history About temples in Aswan.”

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9.2 days 1 night Luxor,Aswan & Abu simbel by flight from Cairo

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 20 reviews · 2 days · from $815

Fly from Cairo to Aswan, drive to Abu Simbel, then visit Aswan’s High Dam, Philae Temple, and Unfinished Obelisk. Spend one night at Basma Aswan Hotel before driving to Luxor for the Valley of the Kings, Hatshepsut, Karnak, and Luxor Temple. Guides may include Mohamed Amin, Mohamed Omar, Mustafa, or Samar Farrag.

“Todo a sido muy bueno, disfrutamos mucho el viaje y la actividades fueron correctamente planeadas, en especial recordamos con cariño a Samar Farrag, nuestra guía en Luxor, quien tiene amplios conocimientos en historia / antropología es muy amable y cuenta con un excelente español, regresaríamos sin lugar a dudas.”

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10.Abu Simbel Ramses and Nefertari Temples Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 20 reviews · 9 hours · from $145Best value

Travel from Aswan to Abu Simbel in a private air-conditioned car, then spend about three hours with a local guide at the Ramses II and Nefertari temples. Guides may speak English, Spanish, German, or Arabic. You get hotel pickup, entry fees, lunch, and bottled water, but the long road journey demands patience.

“Le prix est tres exagéré, Mohamed le guide, est sympa mais c est plus un accompagnateur qu un guide , 5mn d explications face au temple et c est tout , le reste du temps est passé à discuter avec le chauffeur ,dormir ou jouer sur son portable,ou alors essayer de nous vendre ferme aux crocodiles, trajet aeroport et j en passe... en plus il vient pas nous chercher , le chauffeur ( tres bien) m a d abord emmené de l hotel on a pris le guide en route chez lui et au retour pareil ...il ne s est pas présenté et n ai su son nom que lorsque…”

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11.3-Day Aswan , Nubian Village ,Abu Simbel , Luxor & Train ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 17 reviews · from $177

Travel from Aswan to Luxor in three busy days, with guided visits to Philae Temple, a Nubian Village, Abu Simbel, the Valley of the Kings, Karnak, and Luxor Temple. You get air-conditioned transfers, a motorboat, felucca ride, Egyptologist guide, and first-class train ticket. Hotels, meals, and entrance fees are separate.

“We did multiple tours throughout the county with Egypt Best Holidays but this review will focus solely on this 3-day tour. THE GOOD - Our travel agent, Peter, was very responsive and accommodating. He deserves 5 stars! - The tours were private so you can see everythinRead more”

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12.3-Day Guided tours to Aswan, Abu Simbel and Luxor & Train and Transfers

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 16 reviews · from $167

You’ll visit the High Dam, Philae Temple, Abu Simbel, the Valley of the Kings, Karnak, and Luxor Temple in three days. Guides such as Mina, Talaat, Hany Yassen, and Khaled have led this route. Expect early starts, long touring days, separate admission fees, and a first-class train from Aswan to Luxor.

“Talaat Abdo was very informative in the explanation of the different sites. Kept us as a group up to date with daily changes and events for the following days. I would recommend Talaat for any future travel to complete the Aswan to Luxor Nile Tour.”

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13.Aswan, Nubian village & Abu Simbel & Luxor in 03 Days overland

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 16 reviews · from $300

Travel from Aswan to Luxor with private air-conditioned transport, a first-class train ticket, and Egyptologist-led visits to Philae, Abu Simbel, the Valley of the Kings, Karnak, and Luxor Temple. Khaled is a frequently requested guide, though guide coverage at Abu Simbel should be confirmed. Accommodation, meals, and entrance fees are separate.

“Becouse of the guidance, we had freedom in programs, and we were lucky to avoid the hustle and bustle.”

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