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Private Abu Simbel Temples Tour from Aswan with Guide and Tickets

Location Aswan, Egypt
$320
This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after they redeem the gift voucher.

Overview

Abu Simbel Temples Tour From Aswan By Car offers an unforgettable journey into the heart of ancient Egypt. This tour combines historical exploration with exceptional service, ensuring a remarkable experience for all travelers.

  • 🌟 Visit the iconic Abu Simbel Temples, renowned as masterpieces of ancient Egyptian architecture.
  • 🏺 Discover the fascinating history behind the temples, including their rediscovery by the Italian archaeologist Belzoni in 1813.
  • 📜 Marvel at the engineering prowess displayed in the temples, carved into the mountains for King Ramses II and his wife Nefertari.
  • 👨‍🏫 Benefit from the expertise of a private English-speaking Egyptologist guide, enhancing your understanding of the rich history.
  • 🚐 Enjoy convenient pickup and drop-off services from your hotel in Aswan, making your travel hassle-free.
  • 💧 Stay refreshed with complimentary mineral water provided on board during the tour.
  • 🎟️ Entrance fees to all mentioned sites are included, allowing you to enjoy a seamless experience.
  • ♿ Wheelchair accessible facilities ensure that everyone can partake in this incredible journey.
  • 👶 Pram/stroller friendly, making it easy for families with infants to enjoy the tour.
  • 💼 All service charges and taxes are covered, with tipping being the only extra not included.

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Private Abu Simbel Temples Tour from Aswan with Guide and Tickets
Pickup included
Tour guide
Language: English
Human tour guide

  • All service charges and taxes
  • pick-up and drop-off from your hotel, Nile Cruise in Aswan
  • Bottled mineral water during sightseeing
  • Private professional Egyptologist guide
  • Entrance fees to all sites mentioned in the itinerary
  • All transfers by private air-conditioned vehicle
  • Any extras not mentioned in the itinerary
  • Personal expenses
  • Tipping

  • Great temple of Ramesses II - Abu Simbel
    Arrive in the Nubian desert and see the Great Temple of Ramses II emerging from the rock—an unforgettable sight and one of Egypt’s greatest monuments. Four colossal seated statues of Ramses II dominate the façade, portraying the king in eternal majesty and proclaiming his power. Step inside to explore the Great Hypostyle Hall, inner chambers, and vivid reliefs showing Ramses before the gods, royal ceremonies, offerings, and scenes celebrating his military victories, including the famous Battle of Kadesh. Your Egyptologist guide will bring these stories to life, explaining the temple’s religious purpose, royal symbolism, and message of power. You’ll also discover the remarkable rescue of Abu Simbel, when the temple was moved to higher ground in the 1960s to protect it from the rising waters of Lake Nasser. Surrounded by desert silence and immense stone monuments, standing before this temple gives you a powerful sense of the ambition, artistry, and enduring legacy of ancient Egypt.
  • Abu Simbel Temple
    Imagine arriving at Abu Simbel and finding a temple carved not only to honor a queen, but to celebrate love, beauty, and devotion in stone. The Temple of Queen Nefertari stands beside the Great Temple of Ramses II, its magnificent façade guarded by six colossal figures of the royal couple. Step inside to discover beautifully preserved reliefs and vibrant colors depicting Nefertari before the goddesses, with scenes filled with elegance, symbolism, and religious meaning. Your Egyptologist guide will reveal the remarkable story of Nefertari, her place beside Ramses II, and why this temple was dedicated to her and the goddess Hathor. Look closely at the delicate details and surviving colors that make the monument feel unexpectedly intimate despite its immense scale. In the quiet Nubian landscape, this extraordinary temple offers a moving glimpse into the beliefs, artistry, and personal story behind one of ancient Egypt’s most celebrated royal couples.
  • Lake Nasser
    Stand beside the vast blue waters of Lake Nasser and take in the extraordinary landscape surrounding Abu Simbel. Stretching across the Nubian desert, this enormous reservoir was created following the construction of the Aswan High Dam and transformed the region forever. From the shore, you can see how the temples of Abu Simbel once stood in a landscape that was threatened by the rising waters. Your guide will explain the remarkable story of the international campaign that saved the temples in the 1960s by carefully moving them to higher ground, stone by stone. Feel the contrast between the immense desert, the calm waters, and the monumental temples nearby—a landscape where ancient Egyptian history meets one of the greatest archaeological rescue projects of the modern era. It is a powerful reminder that Abu Simbel was not only built to endure; it was also saved so future generations could experience it.

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
  • This experience requires good weather.
    If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
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    Private Abu Simbel Temples Tour from Aswan with Guide and Tickets

    Location Aswan, Egypt
    $320
    This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after they redeem the gift voucher.
    How it works?
    01 — You choose from 10,000+ experience gifts
    02 — We deliver the eVoucher or the Physical box to the recipient
    03 — Recipient books the experience and creates unforgettable memories!

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