Morning Trip to Abu Simbel Temples from Aswan by Minivan
Abu Simbel is a very beautiful place that is absolutely stunning in its detail and size. With the pharaohs sitting at the entrance and a tall rectangular door sits open atop a stairway you cannot help but be impressed by the ingenuity and craftsmanship of the Ancient Egyptians. Whether you’re visiting Abu Simbel during the day or at night you’ll enjoy seeing it both inside and out.
will pick up you from your hotel or Nile cruise in Aswan to enjoy Tour to Abu Simbel Temples from Aswan by a private air-conditioned vehicle, 320 km from Aswan. You will visit the main temple is dedicated in to Amun Ra, Re Horakhty and Ptah, but it was constructed for the greater glory of its builder – Ramses the Great. Next to it is a smaller temple dedicated to his wife – Queen Nefertari. Then you will drive back to your hotel or Nile cruise in Aswan.
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Morning Trip to Abu Simbel Temples from Aswan by Minivan
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What's included in Morning Trip to Abu Simbel Temples from Aswan by Minivan
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AswanPass-by Only
Your air-conditioned minivan will collect you from your hotel or Nile cruise ship in Aswan around 5am, an early start that will help you beat both the crowds and the heat at Abu Simbel, one of Egypt's most iconic sights. The scale of the two vast rock-cut temples, reflected in the tranquil waters of Lake Nasser, is awe-inspiring, from their gargantuan entrances to the huge statues that line them.
Abu Simbel Temple Complex
You'll reach the site around 8am, and your professional Egyptologist guide will walk you through both the Great Temple, constructed for the greater glory of its builder, Ramses the Great, and the Lesser Temple, dedicated to his wife, Queen Nefertari. You'll learn not only how the temples were built to demonstrate Egyptian control over Nubia but how they were moved, piece by piece, from their original location when the Aswan High Dam flooded the original site. You'll also discover the different gods and rituals depicted in the carvings and reliefs. After a couple of hours exploring the temples, you'll return to the minivan for the 3-hour journey back to Aswan, arriving at your hotel or cruise ship in time for an early lunch.
Inclusions
- Transfer service to and from your hotel
- All transfers by modern air-conditioned bus
- Led by professional Egyptologist
- Any extras not mentioned in the program
- Gratuities
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
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Pickup and Dropoff
You can choose to be picked up from a list of locations, or alternatively, have the choice to make your own way to the meeting points
Please arrive at the pick up point 30 minutes before departure time.
Meeting / End Points
- Aswan
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All flight times are approximate and subject to change due to weather conditions and weight restrictions. Hotel pickups commence prior to this time, you must contact the local service provider to verify your exact pickup time. Times are subject to change due to local traffic conditions.
