Full Day Tour to Abu Simbel Temples From Aswan By Bus- Shared Tour
- 9 hours
- Free cancellation up to 24h before
- 5 languages
- Instant confirmation
Highlights
Discover the most stunning temples ever for King Ramses and his wife Nefertari on a full day shared tour from Aswan hotel or Nile cruise. Visit the rock temples of Abu Simbel with an Egyptologist guide meeting you at Abu Simbel. Learn about the lives of the pharaohs, and benefit from some time to see original documents from the relocation project. Marvel the most amazing scenes inside the temples. Enjoy ample time to explore the temples on your own, before heading back to Aswan. Take it easy with door-to-door transfer by an air-conditioned vehicle.
Inclusions
What's included
- Join Tour to Abu Simbel Temples in a van, bus or minibus
- English Speaking Egyptology guide during your tour in Abu Simbel
- Pick up service from your hotel or Nile Cruise in Aswan and return by an A/C minivan or minibus
What's not
- Entrance fees to the mentioned sightseeing.
- Tipping to the guide and driver.
- It is available to pick Travelers from Aswan west bank hotels with extra 10$ USD per person.
- It is available to transfer Travelers to Aswan west bank hotels with extra 10$ USD per person.
Itinerary
Our representative will pick you up around 4 to 4:30 am to hit the road to Abu Simbel to start your tour to the fascinate colorful temples of Abu Simbel (Sharing a group in a bus or minibus). Drive for about 3 to 4 hours through the Egyptian desert.
Arrive at Abu Simbel where you will meet your Egyptology tour guide who will be waiting for you upon arrival to explain to you the story of the two magnificent temples. The two temples were cut by the king Ramses II (1279 B.C) where he dedicated the great temple for himself and the small one for his wife Nefertari. The first discovery of these temples was in 1813 A.D by Switzerland Burchard while the whole appearance was 1917 A.D by Italian traveler Belzoni. Ramses II’s temple: A rock cut temple with four gigantic statues of the king Ramses who is represented seated on the throne of Egypt with his big family. The temple was carved by the king to commemorate his birthday and coronation day. Nefetari’s temple: It is an amazing small temple dedicated by the king to his favorite Nubian wife. It consists of a quite big facade with 6 massive statues followed by a colonnade and sanctum. Colorful decorated pillars are showing up the association of the queen with her favorite goddess Hathor.
Finally, drive back for another 4 hours to Aswan then you will be transferred to your Aswan east bank hotel or cruise.
Cancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.
Know before you go
- Pickup
- Pickup is included for everyone.
- Ticket type
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Group size
- Up to 20 travellers
- Operated by
- Egypt Lifetime Tours
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- You will need to pay the entrance fees to the temples of Abu Simbel by card.
How it compares in Aswan
- Its from-price is 36% below the median of the 312 day trips we list in Aswan.
- Its length is typical for the group.
- The operator lists free cancellation on it.
About Aswan
Aswan is Egypt's serene southern city on the Nile, where feluccas glide between granite islands, Nubian villages and palm-fringed riverbanks.
The Nile is at its most beautiful here, broken by granite boulders and green islands. Elephantine Island holds ruins of ancient temples and colourful Nubian villages, Kitchener's Island is covered by a botanical garden, and on the west bank the Tombs of the Nobles are cut into the cliffs of Qubbet el-Hawa, while the domed Mausoleum of the Aga Khan stands on a desert hill further south.
Top-ranked sights in Aswan: Abu Simbel Temples, Philae Temple (Temple of Isis), Aswan High Dam.
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