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Abu Simbel Sharing Tour from Aswan

By Memphis Tours Egypt
Free cancellation available
Price is P 1,762 per adult
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Features
  • Free cancellation available
  • 10h
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Selective hotel pickup
  • Multiple languages
Overview

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 significance of these architectural masterpieces before returning to Aswan, enriched by a deeper understanding of Egypt's remarkable past.

Activity location
  • Abu Simbel
    • Abu Simbel, Egypt
Meeting/Redemption Point
  • Abu Simbel
    • Abu Simbel, Egypt

Check availability

Only Transfer
  • Activity duration is 10 hours10h
    10h
  • English

Pickup included

Price details
P 1,761.66 x 1 AdultP 1,761.66
Total
Price is P 1,761.66
Until Mon, Dec 22
Transfer with Guide
  • Activity duration is 10 hours10h
    10h
  • English

Private Guide
Pickup included

Price details
P 4,110.54 x 1 AdultP 4,110.54
Total
Price is P 4,110.54
Until Mon, Dec 22
Transfer + Guide + Ticket
  • Activity duration is 10 hours10h
    10h
  • English

Ac Hiace Van
Pickup included

Price details
P 5,284.98 x 1 AdultP 5,284.98
Total
Price is P 5,284.98
Until Mon, Dec 22

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's included
    Private Egyptologist tour guide (If option selected)
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Qualified licensed driver
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Entrance fees (If option selected)
  • What's includedWhat's included
    All taxes and charges
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Transfers by air-conditioned bus
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Bottled mineral water
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Round-trip transfer from your hotel or Nile Cruise in Aswan
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Gratuities

Know before you book

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Activity itinerary

Abu Simbel
  • 4h
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.
Abu Simbel Temple Complex
  • 2h
  • Admission ticket included
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.
Aswan
  • 4h
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.

Location

Activity location
  • LOB_ACTIVITIESLOB_ACTIVITIES
    Abu Simbel
    • Abu Simbel, Egypt
Meeting/Redemption Point
  • PEOPLEPEOPLE
    Abu Simbel
    • Abu Simbel, Egypt

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