Abu Simbel Cityfrom Luxor

Private Day Trip to Abu Simbel from Luxor by vehicle

5.0(6 reviews)
14hFree cancellation

Description

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.

Highlights

  • Private and Luxury
  • Private Sightseeing Tours
  • Historical Tours
  • Short term availability
  • Archaeology Tours
  • Day Trips
  • Full-day Tours
  • DSA non-compliant
  • Bus Tours
  • Car Tours

What makes this experience special

Language guide

Tedesco, Inglese, Francese

Transfer included

Raccolta in hotel / indirizzo

What's included

Included

  • 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.

Not included

  • 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).

Itinerary

  1. 1

    See the magnificent temples of Abu Simbel on a vehicle tour

    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.

    2hAdmission not included

Useful information

  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • We pick up from all centrally-located Luxor hotels. For west bank hotels and air port there is extra charge.
  • Mobile or paper ticket accepted

Cancellation policy

Free cancellation available
  • More than 1 day before100% refund
  • Between 0 and 1 days before0% refund

Prices by age band

  • Neonato0-5 anni
  • Bambino6-11 anni
    125
  • Adulto12-99 anni
    130

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