Luxor Day Trip from Aswan

Set out on a remarkable full-day adventure from Aswan to Luxor, the world’s largest open-air museum. This private excursion immerses you in the splendor of ancient Egypt, where monumental temples and royal tombs reveal the legacy of the pharaohs. Designed for travelers eager to witness Luxor’s most iconic landmarks in a single day, this tour blends history, culture, and comfort for an unforgettable experience.

Duration1 days
TypeClassic
BaseAswan

Overview

Highlights

Full day in Luxor from an Aswan base
No change of hotel and no repacking
Back in Aswan the same day

Itinerary

1Luxor Day Tour from Aswan
Your journey begins early in the morning when your professional Egyptologist guide meets you at your hotel in Aswan. Travel north in a comfortable, air-conditioned private vehicle for approximately four hours, enjoying scenic views along the Nile Valley until you reach Luxor. West Bank of Luxor Begin your exploration on the West Bank, home to the Valley of the Kings, where the pharaohs of the New Kingdom were laid to rest. Step inside several elaborately decorated tombs adorned with vivid hieroglyphs and scenes depicting the journey to the afterlife. Continue to the magnificent Temple of Queen Hatshepsut, a stunning structure carved into the cliffs of Deir el-Bahari. Learn about the reign of Egypt’s most powerful female ruler as you admire the temple’s terraces and symmetry. Before leaving the West Bank, stop at the Colossi of Memnon—two towering statues that have stood watch over the Theban necropolis for millennia. After completing your visits on the West Bank, enjoy a delicious lunch at a carefully chosen local restaurant in Luxor. East Bank of Luxor In the afternoon, cross the Nile to the East Bank to explore the awe-inspiring Karnak Temple, the largest religious complex ever constructed. Wander through its vast courtyards and the Hypostyle Hall, where massive columns rise like a stone forest, and discover how successive pharaohs expanded this sacred site over centuries. Conclude your tour at Luxor Temple, located in the heart of the modern city and once linked to Karnak by the Avenue of Sphinxes. Take time to stroll through its grand halls and capture memorable photos before beginning your return drive to Aswan. Arrive back at your hotel in the evening, bringing your Luxor Day Trip from Aswan to a close after a day filled with history, discovery, and timeless beauty. Meals: Lunch Overnight: Not included (return to Aswan)

What’s included

All transfers in a private air-conditioned vehicle
Pick-up and drop-off from your hotel
Private English-speaking Egyptologist guide
Entrance fees to all listed sites
Complimentary bottled water during the tour
All taxes and service charges

Not included

Any personal expenses or optional activities not mentioned
Tipping

How booking works

Send your dates
Use the enquiry form with your travel dates and how many people are coming. Nothing is charged and nothing is held at this point.
We reply with a plan
You get a written itinerary and a full price back — what is included, what is not, and what the alternatives are if a date or a hotel does not work.
You change what you want
Go back and forth as many times as you need. The itinerary is not fixed until you say it is.
Confirm and travel
Once the plan is right, we confirm the bookings and send you the final documents with your guide and driver details.

Frequently asked questions

How long is Luxor Day Trip from Aswan?

1 day in total.

Is there a day-by-day itinerary?

Yes — 1 day is written out above, with what you see and where you sleep on each one. Every day can be changed before you book.

How much does Luxor Day Trip from Aswan cost?

It starts at $100 per person. The final price depends on your dates, your group size and the hotel level you choose, so we quote it for your specific trip rather than selling a fixed package.

What is included in the price?

6 things are included, listed in full above. In short: all transfers in a private air-conditioned vehicle; pick-up and drop-off from your hotel; private english-speaking egyptologist guide; entrance fees to all listed sites, and more.

What is not included?

The exclusions are listed above in full. The main ones are any personal expenses or optional activities not mentioned; tipping. Ask us before you book if you want any of them added — most of them can be.

Where does Luxor Day Trip from Aswan start?

It starts in Aswan. If you are arriving somewhere else, or on a different day, tell us and we will adjust the first and last days around your flights.

Can this trip be changed?

Yes. Nothing on this page is fixed. Days can be added or dropped, sites swapped, hotels moved up or down, and the whole route rebuilt around what you actually want to see.

What to pack

Clothing

Loose cotton or linen — it is hot in the sun and cold on the water after dark
A light long-sleeved layer for evenings and for sun cover at open sites
Shoulders and knees covered for mosques and churches; a scarf for women at mosques
One warm layer between November and February — desert nights drop sharply

Feet

Closed walking shoes you have already broken in — temple ground is uneven stone and sand
Sandals or slip-ons for the boat and the hotel

Sun and heat

A wide-brimmed hat — there is almost no shade at Giza, Karnak or Abu Simbel
High-factor sunscreen and lip balm with SPF
Sunglasses
A refillable water bottle

Practical

A universal adapter — Egypt uses European two-pin type C and F sockets at 220V
Any medication you take, in its original packaging
Small notes in local currency for tips and small purchases
A power bank — you will be off a socket for most of each day

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