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One Package Abu Simbel Temples with Philae Temple and High Dam From Aswan
Aswan, Egypt
Western Desert, Egypt
Luxor, Egypt
Cairo, Egypt
$250.00
This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after
they redeem the gift voucher.
Overview
Take a full day tour from Aswan to Abu Simbel Temples and Aswan landmarks; Philae temple and High Dam in one package guided by a qualified Egyptologist tour guide. Start with very early morning pickup time from 4 to 4:30 am, to the fascinating temples of Abu Simbel with their unique style that are considered the masterpieces of ancient Egypt through Aswan Excursions. Return back to Aswan by 1:30 pm to have your lunch and then, to Aswan highlights; Philae temple and High Dam. Take it easy with door-to-door transfer by an air-conditioned minivan or minibus.
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One Package Abu Simbel Temples with Philae Temple and High Dam From Aswan
Pickup included
Pickup included
Tour guide
Language: English
Human tour guide
Duration: 13 hours
Availability depends on seasonality and number of participants. Bookings can not be made for the same day. Please read our TnC’s.
When giving as a gift, your recipient can choose a date at their convenience during a booking process. Otherwise, you can choose one after checkout and voucher redemption.
When giving as a gift, your recipient can choose a date at their convenience during a booking process. Otherwise, you can choose one after checkout and voucher redemption.
- Pickup service from your Hotel/ Nile cruise and return by an A.C vehicle
- Professional English speaking Egyptologist tour guide.
- bottle of water during the tour.
- It is available to transfer Travelers to Aswan west bank hotels with extra 15$ USD per person.
- It is available to pick Travelers from Aswan west bank hotels with extra 15$ USD per person.
- Motorboat to Philae temple.
- lunch is optional in this tour.
- Tipping to the guide and driver.
- Entrance fees to the above-mentioned sightseeing.
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Aswanour guide will pick you up from your Hotel/Nile Cruise in Aswan from 4 to 4:30 am by air-conditioned vehicle to hit the road to Abu Simbel to start your tour to the fascinate colorful temples of Abu Simbel. Drive for about 280 kilometers, approx. 3 hours through the Egyptian desert and watch the sunrise over the mountains.
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Abu Simbel Temple ComplexUpon arrival, your Egyptology 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. Due to the large number of visitors, guides are not permitted inside the Great Temple of Ramses II or the smaller Temple of Hathor. However, by using photos and illustrations your guide will explain the structures and their interior artworks before giving you some free time to enter the temples and explore at leisure.The experience is further enhanced by the scenic location on the edge of Lake Nasser in the orange sands of the desert. 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.
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Aswandrive back to Aswan for 3 hours Have lunch at a local restaurant (optional). From there, head out to explore the main landmarks of the city, including the High Dam and Philae Temple.
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Temple of PhilaeYou will take a short motorboat ride to the Philae temple. The temple was relocated to its current location by UNESCO after the building of the High Dam in order to prevent its inundation. The island was carefully selected to match the original settings on which the temple was originally built. Enjoy free time to explore the beauty of the temple and its surroundings.
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Aswan High DamProceed to visit the High Dam; an engineering wonder, built in 1960 to save Egypt from the flooding of the Nile. The Dam provides a huge water reservoir known as Lake Nasser, one of the biggest artificial lakes in the world. At this landmark, you will see the huge hydro-power stations that provide Egypt with 10 percent of its electricity.
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AswanEnd your tour by driving back to your hotel or Nile cruise in Aswan
If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met,
you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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One Package Abu Simbel Temples with Philae Temple and High Dam From Aswan
Aswan, Egypt
Western Desert, Egypt
Luxor, Egypt
Cairo, Egypt
$250.00
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
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Recipient books the experience and creates unforgettable memories!