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.
Inclusions & Exclusions
✔ bottle of water during the tour.
✔ Professional English speaking Egyptologist tour guide.
✔ Pickup service from your Hotel/ Nile cruise and return by an A.C vehicle
✖ Entrance fees to the above-mentioned sightseeing.
✖ Tipping to the guide and driver.
✖ lunch is optional in this tour.
✖ Motorboat to Philae temple.
✖ It is available to pick Travelers from Aswan west bank hotels with extra 15$ USD per person.
✖ It is available to transfer Travelers to Aswan west bank hotels with extra 15$ USD per person.
Pickup Locations
1. Cairo Marriott Hotel & Omar Khayyam Casino
2. Kato Dool Wellness Resort
3. Dahabeya Queen Farida
4. Meshra Katto
5. Benben By Dhara Hotels
6. Fenti Nubian Resort
7. Ramsis Hotel
8. Tolip Aswan Hotel
9. Pyramisa Isis Corniche Hotel
10. Citymax Hotel Aswan
11. Opal
12. El-amin Guest House
13. Abo ORabi Guest House
14. Kalabsha Hotel
15. Villa Misk
16. Tiba Hotel Aswan
17. Giza Pyramids View Inn
18. Go Inn Backpackers
19. Basma Hotel
20. Shehrazad Nile Floating Hotel
Additional Info: All hotels or Nile Cruises in Aswan east bank
Itinerary
1
Aswan
our 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.
Duration: 3 hours
2
Abu Simbel Temple Complex
Upon 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.
Duration: 2 hours
3
Aswan
drive 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.
Duration: 3 hours
4
Temple of Philae
You 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.
Duration: 2 hours
5
Aswan High Dam
Proceed 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.
Duration: 60 minutes
6
Aswan
End your tour by driving back to your hotel or Nile cruise in Aswan
Duration: 30 minutes
Additional info
• Wheelchair accessible
• Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Specialized infant seats are available
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels
• You will need to pay the entrance fees to the sightseeing by card
• Other languages are available with extra charge upon your request
• Don't forget to ask your hotel to prepare you breakfast boxes to take with you on the tour at 4 am
• Upon booking, it is very important to provide us with your passport copy for the government permission.
