On this private excursion to Aswan and Abu Simbel from Hurghada you can be impressed by the fascinating landscape of Upper Egypt and marvel at the imposing buildings of the pharaohs along the Nile. An Egyptology tour guide will accompany you to the largest building of Ramses II, the Abu Simbel temple and the beautiful Philae temple and you will also admire the mighty high dam of Aswan, a technical masterpiece of the 19th century.
Inclusions & Exclusions
✔ Lunch
✔ Pick up services from your hotel and return
✔ Accommodation in Luxor for 1 night in a 4 star hotel.
✖ Boat trip on the Nile
Pickup Locations
1. King House Hotel
2. Sheraton Plaza
3. Albatros Sea World Marsa Alam - Families & Couples Only
4. El Samaka Comfort Hotel
5. Sun & Sea Hotel - Hurghada
6. Pickalbatros Blu Spa Resort
7. Cinderella Beach Resort
8. Janna Beach
9. Nour Plaza
10. Blue House Hotel Marsa Alam
11. Ecolodge Bedouin Valley
12. Timba Lounge
13. Moon Resort Marsa Alam
14. Bliss Marina Beach Resort All Inclusive
15. Marina Beach Resort
16. Marina View Residence
17. FAM Hotel&Resort Marsa Alam
18. Pickalbatros Portofino Vita Resort
19. Dana Beach Resort
20. Three Corners Terrace
Additional Info: • Pickup is available from hotels in Hurghada.
• Pickup and drop-off from hotels in Makadi bay, Sahl Hasheesh, Al Ahyaa, El Gouna, Soma Bay, and Safaga are available for an additional fee.
• The journey from Hurghada to Aswan is 6 hours by vehicle with multiple checkpoints. It is recommended that you bring a book or prepare some music with you for the long ride.
• Please provide your hotel room number as this is required by the Egyptian government regarding the COVID-19 protocol. If you do not yet know please put N/A and let the local partner know via email or Whatsapp once you do.
• If you are staying in an apartment or villa, you should send the activity provider to the nearest hotel to you.
• If you prefer to stay in Aswan, you MUST inform at least 24 hours in advance and get confirmation from your supplier.
Itinerary
Aswan Sightseeing
1
Hurghada
Around 04.00am you will be picked up from your hotel in Hurghada, Your driver drives about 450km, upon arrival to Aswan, you will be met by your guide who will accompany you throughout the tour.
Duration: 6 hours
2
Temple of Philae
The Philae or Isis Temple stood on Philae Island south of Aswan, and after the construction of the high dam, the temple was under water for several months of the year. Therefore, the temple was transferred to the neighboring island of Agilika from 1977 to 1980. In 553 AD, the temple served as a church, so much of the relief in the temple was destroyed.
Duration: 2 hours
3
Aswan High Dam
The construction of the high dam was initiated by President Nasser and lasted from 1960 to 1971, creating one of the largest reservoirs in the world, 500 km long and 32 km wide, at the widest point. The dam is more than 3800 meters long and 111 meters high, at the sole 980 meters and at the crown about 40 meters wide.
Duration: 2 hours
4
New Aswan City
Free city your
Duration: 2 hours
Aswan Sightseeing
1
Abu Simbel Temple Complex
The two temples of Abu Simbel were built by Ramses II in 1260 BC. built and were under the sand until 1817, then the Italian Belzoni has freed the two temples from the sand. The Ramses temple extends 60 meters directly into the rock and has a height of 30 m. The temple of Nefertari is 21 m deep and 12 m high. After the construction of the dam, both temples were moved 62 m higher in the years 1964-1968 to protect them from flooding by the reservoir.
Duration: 4 hours
2
Aswan
we will drive from abusimble directly to Hurghada
Duration: 2 hours
Cancellation Policy
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
Additional info
• Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels
