Abu Simbel

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Pick up from your hotel. PS: Time may vary. Tour depart twice a day.

Tour starts from Aswan. The drive is approximately three hours each way.

You will have around 2,5h to see the two temples of Ramses 2. and his wife Nefertari.

On the short walk to the temple entrances, your guide will explain the history of the site, including details of the UNESCO-led relocation of the entire cliff face to higher ground, and how the temples were discovered by accident in 1813. Due to the large number of visitors to Abu Simbel, guides are not permitted inside either the Great Temple of Ramses II or the smaller Temple of Hathor. However, by using photos and illustrations, your guide will explain to you the structures and their interior artworks. You will then have free time to enter the temples and explore them at your leisure.
 

As one of the few ancient Egyptian sites which largely escaped damage by past invaders, the interiors of Abu Simbel's temples are astounding. The scale of the buildings and their detailed decoration leaves most visitors in awe. The temples' attraction is further enhanced by their scenic location on the edge of Lake Nasser in the orange sands of the desert.
 

After visiting the temples there may be time for a short visit to the small visitor's center which documents the UNESCO relocation project, before returning to the minibus for the drive back to Aswan.

 

• See the magnificent temples of Abu Simbel on a minibus tour from Aswan. 
• With a qualified Egyptologist as your guide, you'll enjoy a personalized visit to Abu Simbel on this private tour. 
• With its four rock-hewn pharaohs, you'll agree that the Great Temple is one of the most impressive sites in Egypt, and the highlight of any trip to Egypt. 

• Qualified Egyptologist guide
• Entrance to the temple Complex
• Hotel pickup and drop off
• Transport by air-conditioned minivan

• Food
• Gratitude

• Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
• Child rate applies only when sharing with 2 paying adults
• Primary language for your guide is English; if you request any other language, please make it clear upon reservation. Available languages: French, Spanish, Arabic
• Dress code is smart casual
• A minimum of 2 people per booking is required
• This is a private tour. Only your group will participate