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Holidays to Luxor & Aswan
Darren, your guide to Luxor & Aswan from Escape Worldwide.
“I’m a huge fan of Upper Egypt, with its relaxed atmosphere and incredible antiquities”
Suggested sightseeing
West Bank tour
This tour from Luxor will take you to the Valley of the Kings, where new tombs are still being discovered. The tombs belong to the pharaohs of the New Kingdom, including Ramses the Great and Tutankhamen. Discover the Valley of the Queens, which contains around 70 tombs of queens, princesses and nobles. Finally explore the unique Temple at Deir El Bahari with its beautiful murals on the inner walls, built for the great Queen Hatshepsut.
- Prices from £45 per person
The Temples of Abu Simbel
From Aswan, enjoy a 30-minute flight south to Abu Simbel, an archaeological site on the banks of Lake Nasser. During this group tour, you’ll discover the Great Temple and four colossal statues of Ramses II. Around 22 February and 22 October – allegedly the king’s birthday and coronation – the sun’s rays strike through the temple, illuminating the inner shrine. Find out how Abu Simbel’s temples were moved during the construction of the Aswan High Dam and the unbelievable skill used to carve these monuments.
- Prices from £65 per person
Luxor is home to the real treasures of Egypt - an ancient town that's had a place in Egypt's long history, Luxor now has more relics from Egypt's grand days than anywhere else in the Country - comparisons to an 'open air museum' are truly justified. Further south, Aswan has a laid-back feel and is perfect for a more relaxed stay.
What to do in Luxor & Aswan
A holiday to Luxor really is full of interest, and any visitor must take in some of the amazing, world renowned sites. From the Temples of Karnak and Luxor in the town itself to the treasures of the West Bank, including the Colossi of Memnon, the magnificent Temple of Hapshetsut and the amazing Valley of the Kings, sightseeing is the main activity for holidaymakers in Luxor. A holiday in Aswan is a great base for exploring Upper Egypt's highlights, including the Temple of Abu Simbel and Philae Temple.
Where to stay in Luxor & Aswan
Hotels in Luxor are mainly around the town centre and close to the banks of the Nile to the north and south of the centre. Standards of hotels in Luxor tend to be high, with a good selection of international chains including Hilton, Sheraton and Sofitel all located in Luxor. Options for hotels in Aswan are more limited, but standards remain high.
Holiday ideas to Luxor & Aswan
Luxor can be visited for a week or two, staying in one of the town's excellent hotels, or it can be combined with a week on the beach at either Hurghada or El Gouna, 4 hours away on the shores of the Red Sea. Alternatively, start with a few nights in Cairo and then move on to Luxor, or follow a Nile cruise with some time in the Town.
Getting to Luxor
Flights to Luxor operate once per week from London Heathrow. Departures from Gatwick and Manchester are available at most times of year.
Getting to Aswan
Aswan is reached from Heathrow via Cairo, or by using a flight to Luxor and an onward road transfer.
Connections to other areas of Egypt, including Cairo and Sharm el Sheikh operate on most days of the week. The Red Sea coast at Hurghada is reached via a road transfer.
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| Hilton Luxor Resort |
| Maritim Jolie Ville |
| Pavillon Winter Luxor |
| Sheraton Luxor |
| Sofitel Karnak |
| Sofitel Winter Palace |
| Sonesta St George |
| Steigenberger Nile Palace |
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| Movenpick Aswan |
| Sofitel Legend Old Cataract |
| Hurghada & El Gouna |
| Makadi Bay & the South |
| Sharm el Sheikh |
| Cairo multicentre |
| Luxor & Aswan multicentre |
| Nile cruise multicentre |
| Beach multicentres |