Quick answer: Abu Simbel Private Day Trip from Luxor by Train lasts 15 hours in Luxor and Abu Simbel, from $185.00 per person, with a licensed guide and hotel pick-up.
Overview
Abu Simbel is one of the wonders of Egypt, and this private trip makes it possible from Luxor without an overnight stay.
You leave at about 2:30 am for the train to Aswan (about 3 hours), continue by private car (about 3.5 hours), spend around two hours at the temples with your guide, and are back in Luxor at about 8 pm. A lunch box and water are included.
The price per person depends on how many people travel together, and children get reduced rates: see Prices by group size below.
Itinerary
Pick-up from your Luxor hotel at about 2:30 am and the train to Aswan.
Private car from Aswan, about 3.5 hours.
About two hours at the temples of Ramses II and Nefertari.
Back to Aswan and the train to Luxor, arriving at about 8 pm.
Tour route map
Follow the route of this tour stop by stop
Included
- Pick-up and drop-off at your hotel or Nile cruise in an air-conditioned vehicle
- First-class train tickets Luxor - Aswan - Luxor
- Private vehicle Aswan - Abu Simbel - Aswan
- Egyptologist guide
- Lunch box and bottled water
Not included
- Entrance fees to the sites
- Tips for the guide and driver
- Pick-up from West Bank hotels costs an extra $10 per person
Prices by group size
Prices are per person in US dollars. The more travellers share the vehicle and guide, the lower the price per person.
Children
- Under 6 years: free
- 6 to 11 years: 50% of the tour price
- 12 years and older: full price
Prices apply all year except Christmas, New Year and Easter, when rates may differ. We confirm the final price before you pay.
FAQ
Why does the price change with group size?
Private transport, guides and transfers are shared by your party, so the price per person falls as more people travel together.
What do children pay?
Children under 6 travel free, children from 6 to 11 pay 50% of the adult price, and from 12 years the full price applies.
Are holiday dates different?
Prices are valid all year except Christmas, New Year and Easter, when rates may differ. We confirm the final price before you pay.
