Quick answer: 2-Day Aswan and Abu Simbel Package from Luxor by Train lasts 2 days in Aswan and Abu Simbel, from $671.00 per person, with a licensed guide and hotel pick-up.
Overview
See the highlights of Aswan and the temples of Abu Simbel from Luxor, travelling by train along the Nile valley.
Day one: first-class train to Aswan, then Philae Temple, the High Dam and the Unfinished Obelisk with your Egyptologist, lunch, and an hour on a felucca in the afternoon. You spend the night in Aswan in the hotel class you choose.
Day two: an early start for the drive to Abu Simbel, high above Lake Nasser, for the temples of Ramesses II and Nefertari, then lunch and the train back to Luxor.
Hotels by class (or similar). Standard: Obelisk or Citymax in Aswan; Deluxe: Pyramisa Island or Basma in Aswan; Ultra Deluxe: Mövenpick Resort or Zen Wellness in Aswan; Luxury: Sofitel Old Cataract or Ben Ben in Aswan.
Prices depend on the hotel class you choose, the travel season and how many people share a room, and children get reduced rates: see the price table below.
Itinerary
Train to Aswan, Philae Temple, the High Dam and the Unfinished Obelisk, lunch and a felucca ride. Overnight in Aswan.
Early visit to the Abu Simbel temples, lunch, then the train back to Luxor and transfer to your hotel.
Tour route map
Follow the route of this tour stop by stop
Included
- First-class train tickets Luxor - Aswan - Luxor
- One night in Aswan with breakfast in the hotel class you choose
- Private air-conditioned transfers
- English-speaking Egyptologist guide
- Entrance fees to the sites in the programme
- One-hour felucca ride
- One breakfast and two lunches
- Bottled water
- All service charges and taxes
Not included
- Tips for guides and drivers
- Personal expenses and optional tours
Prices by accommodation and season
| Hotels and season | Per person in triple room | Per person in double room | Single room |
|---|---|---|---|
| Standard (4-star hotels) · May to August | $671 | $733 | $979 |
| Standard (4-star hotels) · September to April | $971 | $1033 | $1409 |
| Deluxe (5-star hotels) · May to August | $889 | $966 | $1274 |
| Deluxe (5-star hotels) · September to April | $1364 | $1441 | $1886 |
| Ultra Deluxe (5-star hotels) · May to August | $1298 | $1409 | $1852 |
| Ultra Deluxe (5-star hotels) · September to April | $2078 | $2189 | $2786 |
| Luxury (5-star hotels) · May to August | $1692 | $1816 | $2308 |
| Luxury (5-star hotels) · September to April | $2642 | $2766 | $3468 |
Children
- Under 2 years: free
- 2 to 5 years: 25% of the adult price
- 6 to 11 years: 50% of the adult price
- 12 years and older: full adult price
- Children share their parents' room, with a maximum of two children per room
Prices apply all year except Christmas, New Year and Easter, when rates may differ. We confirm the final price before you pay.
FAQ
Why is the price lower when we share a room?
Hotel rooms are priced per room, so two or three people sharing a double or triple room pay less per person than a solo traveller in a single room.
What do children pay?
Under 2 years: free. 2 to 5 years: 25% of the adult price. 6 to 11 years: 50% of the adult price. 12 years and older: full adult price. Children share their parents' room, with a maximum of two children per room.
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.
