Private Day Tour to Abu Simbel Temples

Tour Description

Private Day Tour to Abu Simbel Temples The Abu Simbel Temples, two majestic sandstone structures, stand reflected in the serene waters of Lake Nasser. Enjoy a comfortable private vehicle ride from your hotel in Aswan, with an expert Egyptologist guide. You'll learn about Ramses II, his wife Nefertari, the love goddess Hathor, and the historic flooding of the Nile. Your private tour begins with a pick-up from your hotel in Aswan, followed by a scenic three-hour drive south in an air-conditioned vehicle. Upon arrival, marvel at the grandeur of the Abu Simbel Temples, masterpieces of ancient Egypt renowned for their unique style and historical significance. These temples, saved from flooding by a UNESCO-led effort, epitomize the glory of the New Kingdom. The Temple of Ramses II, dedicated to the gods Ptah, Re-Her-Akhtey, Amun-Re, and Ramses II himself, is also known as The Sun Temple of Ramses II. Nearby, the Temple of Queen Nefertari, dedicated to Hathor, symbolizes the unity of Ramses II, Nefertari, Hathor, and the Sun God. Spend around three hours exploring these awe-inspiring monuments before returning to Aswan in the late afternoon. Live guide: English, Spanish, French, German, Italian, Arabic, Chinese, Russian (Traditional) **Departure and Return: - Start: Multiple Pickup Locations Offered: *Hotel Pickup: Select from 25 included hotels in Aswan, Egypt. *Airport Pickup: Aswan International Airport, Aswan, Egypt. *Port Pickup: Aswan Governorate, Kornish Al Nile, Aswan, Egypt. *Train Station Pickup: Aswan Railway Station, Abu AR Rish Qebli, Aswan, Egypt. *Additional Pickup Options: Select any another pickup points in (Aswan, Aswan Governorate, Egypt). End: This activity ends back at the meeting point. **Itinerary: - This is a typical itinerary for this product: *Stop At: Abu Simbel Temple Complex, Abu Simbel, Abu Simbel Egypt Duration: 2 hours **What's included: - *Hotel pickup and drop-off *Private transportation *Entry Fees *Bottled water *Air-conditioned vehicle *Egyptologist guide **What's excluded: - *Gratuities *Personal Items *Lunch at a Local restaurant (Optional) *Local guide at Abu Simbel temple (Optional) **Accessibility: - *Not wheelchair accessible *Infant seats available **Upon booking, a medium deposit of 10% to 20% is required via PayPal, with the remaining balance to be paid in cash upon arrival**