Visiting Luxor and Aswan is the dream of almost every Egypt traveler — but between temples, tombs, Nile cruises, markets, and tipping customs, planning it can become overwhelming fast.

The Perfect Luxor & Aswan Itinerary

Here’s how to make every moment count on a typical trip:

Day 1 – Luxor East Bank

  • Karnak & Luxor Temples: Two of Egypt’s temples everyone wants to visit.
  • Optional: Afternoon–sunset fellucca sail on the Nile
  • Optional: Karnak Sound & Light Show – surprisingly magical and especially interesting for those seeking connection to ancient Egypt

Day 2 – Abydos & Dendera

Day 3 – Luxor West Bank (Full Day)

  • Valley of the Kings: includes 3 tombs; optional extra tickets for King Tut, Sety I, and Queen Nefertari (dependent on avaiability)
  • Hatshepsut’s Temple: learn about Egypt’s most powerful woman pharaoh
  • Nobles’ Tombs – atmospheric & often overlooked
  • Medinet Habu Temple: home to the screaming mummy story
  • Deir El Medina: Workers’ Village where tomb-builders lived & left graffiti behind in their own amazing full-color tombs.
  • Colossi of Memnon: the ‘whistling statues’, behind which could be one of the Temples of Solomon

Day 4 – Luxor to Aswan (by private car)

  • Edfu Temple: where I’ve personally experienced time seeming to stand still in a deserted temple
  • Kom Ombo Temple: famed for its crocodile mummies
  • Optional: Nubian Village visit – incredibly colourful and cultural

Day 5 – Aswan Highlights

  • Philae Temple: dedicated to Isis, goddess of love – do you know her powerful story?
  • Optional: Elephantine Island – once believed to hide the Ark of the Covenant

Day 6 – Abu Simbel (by car from Aswan)

Two magnificent temples built by Ramses II and Queen Nefertari — not to be missed – but it is a long 10 hour day.

Every trip can be customised.  You choose the pace and sites — no rushing, no crowds, no compromises.

Ready for a Luxor and/or Aswan tour?

Email me directly: maraegypt@gmail.com — I’ll help you plan everything personally.

Avoid Common Mistakes

Most travellers lose valuable time and money because they:

  • Try to fit the wrong sites into a single day
  • Assume entrance tickets are included when they’re not
  • Don’t understand local logistics, customs, or tipping

When you stay with me or book one of my tours, I hand-hold you through every detail so you can focus on enjoying Egypt — not worrying later about the questions you should have asked before booking any tours in Egypt.

Start with the Right Base: Where to Stay

Choosing Mara House isn’t about being right beside a temple or having a view of the Nile — it’s about peace of mind.  I personally answer every question over email (no matter how many it takes) until you’re sure everything will be exactly as you want it.

Amr’s traditional Egyptian cooking uses the freshest ingredients available each day.  Our decor is unique, the beds are excellent, and our guides are knowledgeable, passionate — and never waste your time on shopping stops.

Located on a real Egyptian street, Mara House offers you an authentic taste of local life in Luxor.

  • Private rooms with genuine Egyptian charm
  • Delicious traditional healthy food (with irresistibly good egyptian desserts!)
  • A glimpse of real everyday life from your balcony

Want to experience Luxor like a local?
👉 I invite you to consider Mara House for your base in Luxor..

Or skip ahead to see our other  tour packages or browse our essential Travel Tips for Egypt.

Ready to start planning?

Reserve Mara House or view our 3 day Luxor offer today — let’s build your dream adventure.