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Private Tour: Abu Simbel Temples Trip from Aswan by Road
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From $180.00 per person
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The Experience
What your day looks like
It is time to visit one of the most impressive places in Egypt; the rock-cut temples of Abu Simbel in this 8-hour private guided tour. Enjoy this amazing temple with its unique design built for King Ramesses 2nd. and his beloved Queen Nefertari. With door-to-door transport by an air-conditioned vehicle from your hotel in Aswan.
At a Glance
The experience, in brief
- Visit one of the most impressive places in Egypt, Abu Simbel
- Get the opportunity to be guided by an Egyptology guide
- Enjoy this amazing temple with its unique design built for King Ramesses 2nd
- Enjoy the scenery of the Egyptian desert and watch the sunrise over the mountains
Detailed Itinerary
The journey, in full
Egypt Gift Tours Egyptology tour Guide will pick you up from your Hotel or Nile Cruise in Aswan on time, start your day tour to Abu Simbel temple by air-conditioned vehicle, and drive for about 3 hours and a half. Enjoy the scenery of the Egyptian desert and watch the sunrise over the mountains. Arrive at Abu Simbel; where your guide will explain to you the history of the two temples built by the great pharaoh Ramesses 2nd; a big one for himself and a smaller one for his main wife Queen Nefertari; carved out of the rock as a symbol of his superiority over Egypt’s traditional Nubian foe. Abu Simbel complex is not only the most unusual in the whole of Egypt but also represents the success of the Egyptian government and UNESCO in saving the Nubian temples from the rising of the water of Lake Naser after building the high dam in 1960. your tour guide will give you some free time to explore the two temples from inside as no guidance inside. Drive in comfort back to your hotel/Nile cruise in Aswan.
Your Itinerary
Your day, step by step
Day 1
Aswan
Local Flavor at Abu Simbel Temples.
Before You Go
What to know before booking
Included
Pickup service from your Hotel/ Nile cruise and return All transfers by a private A/C. vehicle Professional English-speaking Egyptologist Tour guide
Not Included
Entrance fees to the above-mentioned sightseeing Any Extras not mentioned in the itinerary Tipping to the guide and driver lunch is optional on this tour It is available to pick up Travelers from Aswan West Bank hotels with an extra 10$ USD per person It is available to transfer Travelers to their Hotels in Aswan West Bank with an extra 10$ USD per person
What to Bring
Weather-appropriate clothing Comfortable footwear Camera and other items you may need
Meeting & Pickup
Pick up Location: Aswan hotels/ Nile cruises.
Languages Offered
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Planning Notes
Hotel pickup offered: Yes Confirmation: Manual By Business
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