Public transportation options are available nearby
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Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
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Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
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Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
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This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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Journey from Aswan to the iconic Abu Simbel Temples on a full-day bus tour, a testament to ancient Egyptian grandeur and modern engineering. These colossal rock-cut temples, dedicated to Ramses II and Queen Nefertari, were originally built in the 13th century BCE and relocated in a monumental UNESCO-led effort in the 1960s to save them from the Aswan High Dam's rising waters.
The tour offers a comfortable, air-conditioned bus ride through the desert to the temples. Upon arrival, an Egyptologist guide will illuminate the intricate carvings, hieroglyphics, and the solar alignment phenomenon where sunlight penetrates the inner sanctuary twice a year. Witness the sheer scale and historical sign...
Highlights
10 hours
Offered in English & French
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
10 hours
Offered in English & French
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Private Egyptologist tour guide (If option selected)
Qualified licensed driver
Round-trip transfer from your hotel or Nile Cruise in Aswan
Entrance fees (If option selected)
All taxes and charges
Transfers by air-conditioned bus
Bottled mineral water
Gratuities
Itinerary
1
Abu Simbel
Begins with an early morning pick-up from your Aswan hotel or Nile cruise, ensuring a timely arrival at the temples before the peak heat of the day.
The journey itself is an experience, with an air-conditioned bus traversing the desert landscapes for approximately 3 to 4 hours.
4 hours
2
Abu Simbel Temple Complex
With an expert Egyptologist guide, you'll delve into the fascinating history and intricate details of these monumental structures, learning about their dedication to various deities and the incredible feat of their relocation to save them from the rising waters of Lake Nasser. Explore the grand facade adorned with massive statues, venture into the inner sanctums with their vibrant hieroglyphics and detailed carvings, and appreciate the sheer scale of ancient Egyptian ambition. You'll have ample time to soak in the atmosphere, capture stunning photographs, and browse for souvenirs.
2 hours
3
Aswan
The tour ends with a comfortable return bus journey to Aswan, dropping you off at your accommodation, leaving you with unforgettable memories of one of Egypt's most iconic historical treasures.
4 hours
Abu Simbel Sharing Tour from Aswan
Abu Simbel
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Journey from Aswan to the iconic Abu Simbel Temples on a full-day bus tour, a testament to ancient Egyptian grandeur and modern engineering. These colossal rock-cut temples, dedicated to Ramses II and Queen Nefertari, were originally built in the 13th century BCE and relocated in a monumental UNESCO-led effort in the 1960s to save them from the Aswan High Dam's rising waters.
The tour offers a comfortable, air-conditioned bus ride through the desert to the temples. Upon arrival, an Egyptologist guide will illuminate the intricate carvings, hieroglyphics, and the solar alignment phenomenon where sunlight penetrates the inner sanctuary twice a year. Witness the sheer scale and historical sign...
Highlights
10 hours
Offered in English & French
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
10 hours
Offered in English & French
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Private Egyptologist tour guide (If option selected)
Qualified licensed driver
Round-trip transfer from your hotel or Nile Cruise in Aswan
