3 days Cairo Luxor & Abu Simbel package

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3 days Cairo Luxor & Abu Simbel package

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3 Days

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3 Cities

Aswan

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What Historical Sites Will You Visit in 3 days Cairo Luxor & Abu Simbel package?

Abu Simbel – Great Temple of Ramses II

Visit the Great Temple of Ramses II at Abu Simbel
Time period: New Kingdom, around 1264 BC
Focus: Massive statue façade, inscriptions, and temple complexes

Abu Simbel – Temple of Hathor

Visit the Temple of Hathor at Abu Simbel
Time period: New Kingdom
Focus: Hypostyle halls, goddess Hathor imagery, connecting temples

Valley of the Kings

Explore the royal tombs of the New Kingdom pharaohs
Time window: 1539–1075 BC
Focus: Tutankhamun’s tomb area (where applicable), tomb decorations, and mortuary chambers

Queen Hatshepsut’s Mortuary Temple

Visit Hatshepsut’s mortuary temple at Deir el-Bahari
Significance: Noted for its unique architecture and axial, terraced design

Karnak Temple Complex

Tour the Karnak Complex
Main focus: Temple of Amun-Ra, pylons, hypostyle hall, sacred lake
Time span: Built and expanded over roughly 2,000 years by successive pharaohs

Luxor Temple

Visit Luxor Temple
Main contributors: Amenhotep III and Ramses II
Focus: Processional axis, court temples, and inner sanctums

What should I bring for the 3 days Cairo Luxor & Abu Simbel package?

Footwear

Bring comfortable walking shoes or sneakers suitable for long days of sightseeing.

Sun protection

hat
sunglasses
sunscreen (broad-spectrum, high SPF)

Clothing

light, breathable clothing
ensure shoulders and knees are covered for temple visits

Camera gear

camera equipment for capturing monuments (camera, extra batteries, memory cards)

Medications and health items

personal medications (enough for the trip plus a small backup)
basic first-aid supplies (band-aids, pain relievers)

Travel documents

travel insurance documents
passport copies (digital and printed)

3 Day Luxor Tours

3 Day Cairo Tours

Country

Egypt
Cities

Aswan, Cairo, Luxor,
Max Age
Min Age
Max People

Itineraries

Day 1 - 1 Day Day 1: Cairo to Aswan - Abu Simbel Temples Excursion (Egypt, Aswan Governorate)

Begin your journey with an early morning flight from Cairo to Aswan, where you'll be greeted by your expert Egyptologist guide for immediate transfer to Abu Simbel temples located 280 kilometers south of Aswan. Visit the magnificent Great Temple of Ramses II featuring four colossal statues standing 20 meters high at the entrance, along with interior halls showcasing carved battle scenes and religious offerings. Explore the smaller Temple of Hathor dedicated to Queen Nefertari, both relocated by UNESCO in the 1960s to protect them from Lake Nasser's rising waters. Learn about the remarkable sun alignment phenomenon occurring twice annually when sunlight illuminates the inner sanctum. After comprehensive exploration, transfer to your hotel in Aswan for overnight accommodation, completing this first day covering approximately 8-10 hours of activities.

Activities

Flight Hotel Drop-off Abu Simbel Temple Aswan Sights

Day 2 - 1 Day Day 2: Aswan to Luxor - West Bank Exploration (Egypt, Luxor Governorate)

After breakfast, check out and drive from Aswan to Luxor, enjoying scenic views along the Nile River during the 3-4 hour journey. Upon arrival, visit the legendary Valley of the Kings, the royal cemetery containing 62 pharaoh tombs including Tutankhamun's resting place, featuring remarkably preserved wall paintings and hieroglyphics. Explore the mortuary Temple of Queen Hatshepsut, an architectural masterpiece built during the 15th century BC by New Kingdom architects at Deir el-Bahari. View the Colossi of Memnon, two massive stone statues representing Pharaoh Amenhotep III that have guarded the Theban necropolis for over 3,400 years.

Activities

Valley of the Kings Hatshepsut Temple Breakfast Colossi of Memnon West Bank Tour Nile Sailing

Day 3 - 1 Day Day 3: Luxor East Bank & Return to Cairo (Egypt, Luxor Governorate)

Start with breakfast before checking out to discover Luxor's east bank monuments, beginning with the magnificent Karnak Temple Complex, the largest religious building ever constructed covering over 100 hectares with massive columns, sacred lakes, and intricate hieroglyphic inscriptions. Visit Luxor Temple, connected to Karnak by the ancient Avenue of Sphinxes, showcasing stunning evening illumination and well-preserved statues of pharaohs including Ramses II. After completing your Luxor exploration with lunch at a local restaurant, transfer to Luxor Airport for your return flight to Cairo, concluding this enriching 3-day historical journey through Egypt's most treasured archaeological sites.

Activities

Airport Transfer Breakfast Lunch Temple Visit Karnak Temple Visit Departure Flight to Cairo

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