Louxor et Assouan 2 jours au départ du Caire

Your Luxor and Aswan Tour from Cairo begins with pickup from your hotel in Cairo and a flight to Luxor. Upon arrival, meet your professional Egyptologist guide from Day Tours Egypt and start exploring the city’s remarkable ancient Egyptian heritage.

Begin your sightseeing at the Valley of the Kings. There are numerous New Kingdom Pharoah burials at this location. Learn about the pharaohs' beliefs about the afterlife as you take a tour of these fascinating and highly decorative tombs. 

Continue to the magnificent Temple of Hatshepsut on the west bank of Luxor. There you can see the fascinating reliefs of Queen Hatshepsut. Her temple is an important example of architectural innovations and building techniques during her reign.

Next, visit the Colossi of Memnon. Two massive statues of Pharoah Amenhotep III which stand as a remnant to the entrance to his temple of the dead. Take photos and learn about their history before continuing your tour.

Enjoy lunch at a local restaurant near the Nile, where you can relax and take in the peaceful riverside scenery.

In the afternoon, explore Karnak Temple, one of Egypt’s largest and most important ancient religious complexes. Discover its monumental columns, impressive pylons, and sacred spaces while learning about the religious traditions of ancient Thebes.

After completing your Luxor sightseeing, transfer to the railway station for your first-class train journey to Aswan. Upon arrival, transfer to your 5-star hotel for an overnight stay and time to relax.

After breakfast at your hotel, begin the second day of your Luxor and Aswan 2-day Tour by exploring Aswan’s major historical and cultural landmarks with your guide.

Start by visiting Aswan’s High Dam, the huge construction project on the River Nile. Discover how it controls the dam’s impact on flooding and acts as both a means to store water and as a generator of electricity for Egypt.

Proceed to the site of Aswan’s ancient granite quarries to see the Unfinished Obelisk. Abandoned after cracks began to form during its construction, this huge monument helps to understand the methods the Ancient Egyptians used to work on monumental stone.

Next, you will visit the Philae Temple, which has a series of beautiful temples mainly dedicated to the goddess Isis. While there, you will explore the complex’s columns, reliefs, and sacred rooms as you hear the story of Isis and Osiris and the importance of this temple to ancient Egyptian faith.

After your sightseeing, enjoy lunch at a local restaurant in Aswan. Then transfer to the airport for your return flight to Cairo. Upon arrival, meet your driver for a transfer back to your hotel, concluding your Luxor and Aswan Trip from Cairo.

This 2-day Upper Egypt Tour combines Luxor’s royal tombs and magnificent temples with Aswan’s important historical sites, offering a memorable introduction to the heritage of Upper Egypt.

Ready to explore the wonders of Upper Egypt? Book a Luxor and Aswan Tour from Cairo and discover magnificent temples, ancient royal tombs, and fascinating historical landmarks in just two unforgettable days.