Enjoy one of the best Aswan day tours to the Temples of Abu Simbel and the Nubian Village in Aswan. Start with early morning pick up, driving south for about 4 hours to the fascinating temples of Abu Simbel with their unique style that are considered the masterpieces of ancient Egypt through Aswan excursions. Take a motorboat ride to the Nubian Village with the incredible Nile views and visit some of the Nubian families. With door-to-door private transfer at your Aswan hotel or Nile cruise by an air-conditioned vehicle. Lunch at a local restaurant included but beverages are not included.
Pickup included
Our guide will pick you up from your Hotel or Nile Cruise in Aswan around 4:30 am (available to change) 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 to 4 hours through the Egyptian desert and watch the sunrise over the mountains.
Upon arrival, buy your tickets, then take a short walk to the temple entrance. 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. 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.
Drive back in comfort to Aswan and stop for lunch break at a local restaurant but beverages not included.
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