Aswan : Full Day Private Guided Tour to Abu Simbel Temples
Overview
Depart Aswan to journey 280 kilometers to the stunning rock-carved temples of Abu Simbel. Relocated to the west banks of Lake Nasser, the temple complex is part of the UNESCO World Heritage Site of the "Nubian Monuments." On arrival, take a short walk to the temple entrance, where your Egyptologist guide will explain the history of the site. Hear details of the UNESCO-led relocation of the entire cliff face to higher ground, and how the temples were only discovered by accident in 1813.
After visiting the temples, benefit from some time for a short visit to the small visitor's center to see documents relating to the UNESCO relocation project (time permitting) before the drive back to Aswan Hotel or Nile Cruise.
After visiting the temples, benefit from some time for a short visit to the small visitor's center to see documents relating to the UNESCO relocation project (time permitting) before the drive back to Aswan Hotel or Nile Cruise.
Inclusions
- Pick up at the reception of your Hotel in Aswan
- All the transfers and tours in modern air-conditioned vehicle
- Qualified tour guide ( Choose your own language )
- Bottle of water for each participant
What to expect
Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Abu Simbel Temple Complex, Abu Simbel, Abu Simbel Egypt
In the morning, Our Friendly tour guide will meet you at the reception of your hotel or Nile Cruise in Aswan and start your Private tour on AC private transportation to Abu Simbel temples, , Once you arrive there you will have the chance to visit the famous temple for King Ramses the second which is called the sun temples , You also will have the chance to see the other temple for his royal wife queen Nefertiti which is Called Hath-or temple ( The
goddess of love , beauty and fertility ) , You guide will tell you a lot of stories about the temples and about the kings and about transferring the temple to its current location to save it by
UNESCO, you also will have a great chance to take the best photos for the temples from inside, then you will see the documentary papers for transferring this this temple on 1964.
Learn about the greatness of the Egyptian history.
Later you will get a comfortable transfer back to your Hotel or Nile cruise in Aswan.
Duration: 8 hours
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Abu Simbel Temple Complex, Abu Simbel, Abu Simbel Egypt
In the morning, Our Friendly tour guide will meet you at the reception of your hotel or Nile Cruise in Aswan and start your Private tour on AC private transportation to Abu Simbel temples, , Once you arrive there you will have the chance to visit the famous temple for King Ramses the second which is called the sun temples , You also will have the chance to see the other temple for his royal wife queen Nefertiti which is Called Hath-or temple ( The
goddess of love , beauty and fertility ) , You guide will tell you a lot of stories about the temples and about the kings and about transferring the temple to its current location to save it by
UNESCO, you also will have a great chance to take the best photos for the temples from inside, then you will see the documentary papers for transferring this this temple on 1964.
Learn about the greatness of the Egyptian history.
Later you will get a comfortable transfer back to your Hotel or Nile cruise in Aswan.
Duration: 8 hours
Additional information
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Most travelers can participate
- Face masks required for travelers in public areas
- Face masks required for guides in public areas
- Face masks provided for travelers
- Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
- Social distancing enforced throughout experience
- Regularly sanitized high-traffic areas
- Gear/equipment sanitized between use
- Transportation vehicles regularly sanitized
- Guides required to regularly wash hands
- Regular temperature checks for staff
- Temperature checks for travelers upon arrival
- This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Ticket delivery
You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.
Cancellation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.