Private Day Tour to Abu Simbel Temples and Nubian Village From Aswan

The journey, in full

Egypt Gift Tours tour guide will pick you up from your Aswan east bank hotel or Nile Cruise in Aswan around 4:30 am (available to change) by air-conditioned vehicle to hit the road to Abu Simbel to start your tour of the fascinating colorful temples of Abu Simbel. Drive for about 280 kilometers, approx. 3 to 4 hours through the Egyptian desert and watch the sunrise over the mountains. Upon arrival, buy your tickets, then take a short walk to the temple entrance. Your Egyptology guide will explain the history of the site. Hear details of the UNESCO-led relocation of the entire cliff face to higher ground, and how the temples were only discovered by accident in 1813. Due to the large number of visitors, guides are not permitted inside the Great Temple of Ramses II or the smaller Temple of Hathor. However, by using photos and illustrations your guide will explain the structures and their interior artworks before giving you some free time to enter the temples and explore at leisure. After visiting the temples, benefit from some time for a short visit to the small visitor’s center to see documents relating to the UNESCO relocation project (time permitting) before the drive back to Aswan. Drive back in comfort to Aswan and stop for a lunch break at a local restaurant but beverages are not included. Continue down to the Nile to take a motorboat, sailing slowly to enjoy the scenery and views of the Nubian Village on Soheil Island, have a welcome drink in one of the Nubian family's houses, talk to them, know about their customs, walk around the village with your guide. Finally, transfer back to your hotel or Nile cruise on Aswan's east bank.