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Abu Simbel Private Day Trip: UNESCO-listed Wonder Exploration from Luxor

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Abu Simbel

Embark on a private day trip to Abu Simbel, a UNESCO-listed wonder, and explore the sights of Aswan. Marvel at the Temples of Ramses II and Nefertari, visit Philae Temple and Aswan's dams, and enjoy round-trip transport and breakfast.

Duration: 16 hours

Cancellation: 1 day learn more

Highlights

Abu Simbel Temple Complex - See the magnificent temples of Abu Simbel on a vehicle tour from Aswan. With a qualified Egyptologist as your guide, you’ll enjoy a personalized visit to Abu Simbel on this private tour. With its four rock-hewn pharaohs, you’ll agree that the Great Temple is one of the most impressive sites in Egypt, and the highlight of any trip to Egypt. On the short walk to the temple entrances, your guide will explain the history of the site, including details of the UNESCO-led relocation of the entire cliff face to higher ground, and how the temples were discovered by accident in 1813. Due to the large number of visitors to Abu Simbel, guides are not permitted inside either the Great Temple of Ramses II or the smaller Temple of Hathor. However, by using photos and illustrations, your guide will explain to you the structures and their interior artworks. You will then have free time to enter the temples and explore them at your leisure.
As one of the few ancient Egyptian sites which largely escaped damage by past invaders, the interiors of Abu Simbel’s temples are astounding. The scale of the buildings and their detailed decoration leaves most visitors in awe. The temples’ attraction is further enhanced by their scenic location on the edge of Lake Nasser in the orange sands of the desert. The drive is approximately three hours each way.
Then back to Aswan upon arrival transfer to Train station to ahead to Luxor or Aswan Airport to reach Cairo.

What's Included

Transport by air-conditioned vehicle and 1st class train.
Parking, fuel, and driver included.
Hotel pickup and drop-off.
All service charges and taxes covered.
Guidance by a qualified Egyptologist in English.

What's Not Included

Food and drinks, unless specified.
Entrance fees to all sites.
Personal expenses, drinks, items of a personal nature and any other expenses not mentioned.
Gratuities (recommended).

Additional Information

Take part in this 2-day guided tour from Luxor which brings you to one of Egypt’s most significant ancient structures, Abu Simbel, as well as the sights of Aswan. Gaze at the UNESCO-recognized Temples of Ramses II and Nefertari, moved to the shores of Lake Nasser in the ‘60s. Gawk at the grandeur of the statues of Ramses and delve into their history with your Egyptologist guide. See Aswan’s Old and High Dams and the enchanting Philae Temple. The tour includes return transport and breakfast.

Location

Abu Simbel Temple Complex

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Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Maira_v

Jan 17, 2024

Good experience - The tour was really good. It is a long journey but the driver, Mohamed, was good, kind and patient. To Viator: it is important to describe all the tour, step by step, informing the time because we didn't know how long it would take. And if you don't go prepared, you can be very tired.

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Mairanegri

Jan 14, 2024

Luxor to Abu Simbel - The driver Mohamed was very nice and kind. He drove me and my mom to Abu Simbel from Luxor. It was a really good experience. The guide Mahmoud was also very good and helpful. Great experience.