We depart Luxor in the morning around 5.15 AM, then have a guided tour with one of our Egyptologists and some free time before we drive back to Aswan (approx. 3 hours drive each way, with around 2 hours at the temples).
All transfers and guide are included.
The temples built by Ramses II at Abu Simbel, are one of Egypt’s highlights, and have a fascinating story behind them to go with their impressive size. When Lake Nasser was flooded, the final water level was going to submerge several temples, the most important of which being Abu Simbel. The temple was therefore dismantled completely and rebuilt further up the hillside where it sits today. The temple stands today as a testament to Ramses II and the great building prowess of the ancient Egyptians, as well as to modern engineering.
Inclusions & Exclusions
✔ Transport by air-conditioned vehicle.
✔ Parking fees, Fuel surcharge and Driver.
✔ Hotel pickup and drop off.
✔ All service charges and taxes.
✔ Qualified Egyptologist English guide.
✖ 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).
Pickup Locations
1. Pavillon Winter Luxor
2. Minamar Hotel
3. Sant Mina Hotel
4. Little Garden Hotel
5. Roma Hotel Luxor
6. Pyramids Luxor Hotel
7. Iberotel Luxor
8. Club Mediterranee Bella Donna
9. Novotel Coralia Luxor
10. Sunny Luxor
11. Tutotel Hotel
12. Sunset Hotel
13. Morris Hotel
14. Gezira Garden Hotel
15. Shady Hotel
16. Boomerang Hotel
17. St. Joseph Hotel
18. Princess Hotel
19. Amarante Isis
20. Luxor Guest House
Additional Info: We pick up from all centrally-located Luxor hotels. For west bank hotels and air port there is extra charge.
Itinerary
1
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.
Duration: 2 hours
Additional info
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels
