5-day trip: Luxor, Dendera, Abydos and Aswan

This trip covers the great temples of Upper Egypt in five days, with Luxor as your base.

You start on the East Bank at Luxor Temple and Karnak, then spend a day north of Luxor at Dendera, the temple of Hathor, and Abydos, the temple of Seti I. On the West Bank you visit the Temple of Hatshepsut, the Colossi of Memnon and the Valley of the Kings, including Tutankhamun’s tomb, and finish with a felucca ride on the Nile. A long day south takes in Edfu, Kom Ombo, the Aswan High Dam, the Unfinished Obelisk and Philae before you return to Luxor.

A professional Egyptologist guides you, and we drive you in an air-conditioned vehicle with water and juice on board. Entrance fees, including Tutankhamun’s tomb, are paid. Hotels and meals are not included, so you choose where you stay and eat.

Who the Luxor and Aswan 5-day tour is for

This trip covers the great temples of Upper Egypt in five days, with Luxor as your base. It suits travelers who want a complete picture of the region and the freedom to choose their own hotel and restaurants.

You visit Luxor Temple and Karnak, Dendera and Abydos, the West Bank with Tutankhamun’s tomb, and a long day south to Edfu, Kom Ombo, the High Dam, the Unfinished Obelisk and Philae. A felucca ride gives you a quiet hour on the Nile. UNESCO’s Ancient Thebes listing explains Luxor’s monuments.

Bring a hat, sunscreen and comfortable shoes for daily touring, and something light for the felucca. Hotels and meals are not included, so book a Luxor hotel for the five days. Your guide can suggest good local restaurants along the way.