Morning Trip to Abu Simbel Temples from Aswan by Minivan
- 8 hours
- Free cancellation up to 24h before
- 2 languages
- Mobile ticket
Highlights
Abu Simbel is a very beautiful place that is absolutely stunning in its detail and size. With the pharaohs sitting at the entrance and a tall rectangular door sits open atop a stairway you cannot help but be impressed by the ingenuity and craftsmanship of the Ancient Egyptians. Whether you’re visiting Abu Simbel during the day or at night you’ll enjoy seeing it both inside and out. will pick up you from your hotel or Nile cruise in Aswan to enjoy Tour to Abu Simbel Temples from Aswan by a private air-conditioned vehicle, 320 km from Aswan. You will visit the main temple is dedicated in to Amun Ra, Re Horakhty and Ptah, but it was constructed for the greater glory of its builder – Ramses the Great. Next to it is a smaller temple dedicated to his wife – Queen Nefertari. Then you will drive back to your hotel or Nile cruise in Aswan.
Inclusions
What's included
- Transfer service to and from your hotel
- All transfers by modern air-conditioned bus
- Led by professional Egyptologist
What's not
- Any extras not mentioned in the program
- Gratuities
Itinerary
Your air-conditioned minivan will collect you from your hotel or Nile cruise ship in Aswan around 5am, an early start that will help you beat both the crowds and the heat at Abu Simbel, one of Egypt's most iconic sights. The scale of the two vast rock-cut temples, reflected in the tranquil waters of Lake Nasser, is awe-inspiring, from their gargantuan entrances to the huge statues that line them.
You'll reach the site around 8am, and your professional Egyptologist guide will walk you through both the Great Temple, constructed for the greater glory of its builder, Ramses the Great, and the Lesser Temple, dedicated to his wife, Queen Nefertari. You'll learn not only how the temples were built to demonstrate Egyptian control over Nubia but how they were moved, piece by piece, from their original location when the Aswan High Dam flooded the original site. You'll also discover the different gods and rituals depicted in the carvings and reliefs. After a couple of hours exploring the temples, you'll return to the minivan for the 3-hour journey back to Aswan, arriving at your hotel or cruise ship in time for an early lunch.
Cancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.
Reviews
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Know before you go
- Pickup
- Pickup is offered, or you can meet at the starting point.
- Ticket type
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Group size
- Up to 10 travellers
- Operated by
- Egyptio Tours
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
How it compares in Aswan
- Its from-price is close to the median of the 312 day trips we list in Aswan.
- Its length is typical for the group.
- By number of reviews it ranks 117 of 312.
- 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.
Special offers in Aswan
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