Aswan to Luxor private car trip: constraints, rates, and guide-free alternatives

Hi,

We’d like to travel from Aswan to Luxor by private car, with stops at Kom Ombo and Edfu—but without a guide. I contacted an agency that’s offering the trip for 140 € for 3 people. I don’t really have a sense of pricing yet, but it seems a bit steep since the two cities aren’t *that* far apart. I get that the driver might have to return empty. Also, the agency wants us to leave early due to checkpoints where drivers have to report by a certain time. They’re also asking for copies of our passports in advance (government rules?).

Is this always the case, or is it possible to travel without these constraints? Thanks, Aquab10

Hello everyone, They always say you should compare what’s comparable, so how much would you pay for a taxi ride in France and its return to your starting point for nearly 450 km round trip? I don’t even ask myself the question—I just pay. And given the price hikes everywhere, the rate seems fair to me. You’ll need to leave early, no later than 6 AM, and check with the provider before departure to see if it’s possible to visit all the sites, like Kom Ombo, Edfu, right after El Kab, and Esna?? We always do it without any issues. If I remember correctly, there’s only one checkpoint on the road, maybe two at most. And yes, the day before departure, you’ll need to provide a copy of your ID cards or the photo page of your passport. To avoid these constraints, take the train. The price is for the vehicle and driver, not per person, and you can do it without a guide. As for the checkpoints, the driver doesn’t need to stop at any of them since they’re on the side of the road. Any other info??? Thoutmosis