Day One: Port Ghalib to Luxor—Discover the Best of Luxor
You will be picked up from your hotel in Port Ghalib at the first light of day. Then, you will enjoy a comfortable drive to Luxor in a private air-conditioned car. Your two-day tour begins with your expert Egyptologist tour guide, who will help you uncover the historical gems of ancient Egyptian civilization, starting with:
The Valley of the Kings
Ancient pharaohs like Ramses II, Tutankhamun, and Seti I shaped the heritage of the Valley of the Kings during the New Kingdom (1550–1050 BC). Inside the mountain, you will find 63 tombs adorned with stunning colorful decorations, carvings, and paintings. Among these, 20 royal tombs hold a mix of legendary treasures.
Temple of Hatshepsut
Next, visit the Temple of Hatshepsut, which stands out as the best-preserved archaeological structure from the New Kingdom. Built by Queen Hatshepsut in 1479 BC, this temple showcases the pure essence of ancient Egyptian architecture.
Memnon’s Colossi
As you enter Luxor’s golden city, you will immediately see the two massive quartzite sandstone statues representing Pharaoh Amenhotep III (1386–1350 BC). These colossal figures are truly impressive. After your morning explorations, your guide will join you for lunch at a Nile River-view restaurant, where you can enjoy delicious regional cuisine.
Karnak Temple
Stepping inside the Karnak Temple feels like entering a living dream. This temple complex, built between 2055 BC and 100 AD, is one of the largest ever created. It features a captivating collection of temples, shrines, and statues dedicated to the ancient Egyptians’ religious life.At the end of your Luxor explorations, a first-class train will transport you to your 5-star hotel in Aswan, where you will spend the night.
Day Two: Explore Aswan’s Highlights
In the morning, you will be picked up from your hotel and accompanied by your tour guide to visit Aswan’s major attractions, including:
High Dam of Aswan
The High Dam unveiled in the 1960s, became a marvel of engineering. It plays a crucial role in storing floodwaters, generating power, and boosting the economy.
The Unfinished Obelisk
Afterward, see the Unfinished Obelisk, which Hatshepsut commissioned between 1508 and 1458 BC. Though it remains incomplete, it is one of Egypt’s most remarkable structures and was intended to stand at the entrance of Karnak Temple.
The Philae Temple is dedicated to the goddess of maternity, love, and fidelity—Isis. Constructed between 380 and 362 BC during the Ptolemaic era, it commemorates the timeless narrative of Isis and Osiris.After lunch, head to the railway station to catch your train back to Luxor. From there, a private air-conditioned vehicle will transfer you back to your accommodation in Port Ghalib, bringing your unforgettable two-day vacation in Luxor and Aswan to a close.
