Experience the awe-inspiring Abu Simbel Temples and immerse yourself in the vibrant Nubian culture on this private day tour from Aswan. Discover the ancient wonders, enjoy comfortable transportation, and explore the Nubian Village by motorboat.
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Aswan - Our private guide will pick you up from your hotel or Nile Cruise in Aswan for the 3-hour drive south in a comfortable air-conditioned vehicle for this private tour of Abu Simbel.
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Abu Simbel Temple Complex - Abu Simbel Temples built during the reign of the great Pharaoh Ramses II, in the 13th century BC, these two vast rock-cut temples are dedicated to Ramses II and his wife, Nefertari. They are considered architectural masterpieces of Egypt’s New Kingdom and so, when Aswan’s High Dam was first built, flooding their original location, the Egyptian government and UNESCO worked together to save both temples from the flood.
Your guide will escort you to the Great Temple, built in honor of Ramses II and dedicated to him and four other gods, as well as the smaller temple dedicated to his wife Nefertari, and also known as the Temple of Hathor. A qualified Egyptology, will explain the fine details of the rock-cut carvings and statuary, as well as how the temples were saved from the flood. After around 2 hours at the temples, you’ll return to Aswan. -
Aswan - Drive in comfort back to Aswan to have your lunch(optional)
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Nubian Village - Then, start the trip in nature sailing on a motorboat to visit the Nubian Village on Soheil Island.
Visit one of the Nubian families and take a welcome drink (tea with mint or Hibiscus). Walk around the Village and talk to the Nubian. Your tour guide will explain to you about their life and see the school where they teach their kids the Nubian langguage.
Sail back to the city, and transfer to your hotel or Nile Cruise in Aswan.
- Transfers, pickup, and drop-off by an A/C vehicle.
- English-speaking professional guide.
- Motorboat ride to the Nubian Village.
- Tipping to the guide and driver.
- Lunch is optional in this tour.
- Entrance fees to The mentioned sightseeing
- It is available to pick Travelers from Aswan west bank hotels with extra 10$ USD per person.
- It is available to drop off travelers at Hotels in Aswan west bank with extra 10$ USD per person.
- It is available to pick or drop off travelers from Aswan airport with extra 10$ USD per person
Have a spectacular day visiting the Abu Simbel Temples and the Nubian Village in Aswan. The historical Abu Simbel temples, constructed by Pharaoh Ramses II and stunningly repositioned next to a lake in Nubia, are a must-see in Aswan. Experience a private day trip with a qualified Egyptologist, including, cold bottled water and comfortable air-conditioned transportation for the three-hour journey. Discover the Nubian Village and meet some of the Nubian families. The trip includes a motorboat ride to the Nubian Village.
- The entrance fees to Abu Simbel Temples must be paid by credit card or visa card.
- Don’t forget to ask your hotel to prepare you breakfast box to take with you on the early start time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
