REVIEW · CAIRO

2 D Abu Simbel ,Luxor By Plane, Balloon, 5*Hotel & Entrance Fees

★ 5.0 · 4 reviews From $733 Operated by Egypt Best Holidays · Bookable on Viator
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Ancient Egypt rewards an early start. This two-day trip packs Abu Simbel, Luxor’s major temples, the Valley of the Kings, a hot-air balloon ride, flights, transfers, a 5-star hotel, breakfast, and entrance fees into one fast-moving journey from Cairo.

I like the way this tour reaches Abu Simbel, one of Egypt’s most remarkable monuments, without asking you to spend another night in Aswan. I also like the unusual mix of a pre-dawn balloon flight and major archaeological sites in Luxor. The main drawback is the pace: you leave Cairo early, spend much of the first day moving between airports, monuments, and a train, then rise around 4:30 AM the next morning.

This is best for you if you have only two days and want to cover the biggest sights rather than settle into one place. The group is limited to 15 people, which should make guiding and transfers easier, but this remains a tightly scheduled trip, not a leisurely Nile holiday.

Key details before you book

2 D Abu Simbel ,Luxor By Plane, Balloon, 5<em>Hotel & Entrance Fees – Key details before you book’ /></p> <ul> <li><strong>Abu Simbel by air:</strong> Fly from Cairo to Aswan, then transfer to the temples built by Ramses II and the nearby temple of Nefertari.</li> <li><strong>One night in Luxor:</strong> Sleep in a 5-star hotel with breakfast included, giving you a proper bed between two very long sightseeing days.</li> <li><strong>Hot-air balloon at 4:30 AM:</strong> The flight comes before the West Bank visits, so expect an early alarm and a morning built around the weather.</li> <li><strong>Major Luxor sights included:</strong> Visit the Valley of the Kings, Hatshepsut’s temple, the Colossi of Memnon, Luxor Temple, and Karnak.</li> <li><strong>Most core costs are covered:</strong> Flights, transfers, guiding, hotel, breakfast, balloon ride, taxes, and main entrance fees are included.</li> <li><strong>Optional tombs cost extra:</strong> Some special tomb entrances are not part of the standard admission package.</li> </ul> <h2>Why Abu Simbel makes the first day worthwhile</h2> <p><img width="669" height="446" decoding="async" src=