Are you ready to embark on a breathtaking journey through time and witness the marvels of ancient Egypt? If you’re visiting Aswan and seeking a memorable adventure, a Private Day trip to Abu Simbel from Aswan by bus is an absolute must. Nestled along the banks of Lake Nasser, this UNESCO World Heritage Site is home to two magnificent temples that have captivated travelers for centuries. Imagine standing in awe before the colossal statues of Ramses II, exploring intricately adorned chambers, and delving into the intriguing history of this ancient civilization.
Trip Details:
| Duration | Approx 9 Hours |
| Tour Type | Private Tours |
| Departure | Aswan |
| Availability | Everyday |
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At 04:30, your private guide will pick you up at your hotel in Aswan and drive you three hours south to Abu Simbel. You will ride in a comfortable, air-conditioned vehicle during this private tour.
During the reign of the great Pharaoh Ramses II, in the thirteenth century BC, these two temples were carved into the rock. It was built to honor Ramesses II and his wife, Nefertari. It is believed to be some of the finest works of architecture from the Egyptian New Kingdom. So, when the Aswan High Dam was first built, flooding the original site, the Egyptian government and Unesco worked together to save both temples from flooding.
Your guide will take you to the Great Temple, also known as the Temple of the Sun, which was built in honor of Ramses II and dedicated to him and four other deities, as well as the smaller Temple of Hathor, which was created for him. Nefertari’s wife. He is a trained Egyptologist who can explain how the statues and rock carvings were made and how the temples were kept from submerging.
After spending about 2 hours at the temples, you will leave at 12:30 to head back to Aswan.
All prices are charged in USD per person per trip. You can also pay us online via a secure payment gateway and without any extra costs or surcharges. This is our pricing policy for this trip.
Children Policy
The children’s policy applies to children who share a room with their parents. If your trip includes a flight ticket, additional fees for your children may apply.
- Children under 2 years of age can travel free of charge with their parents.
- From 2 to 6 years old: 25% of the adult price
- From 6 to 11 years old: 50% of the adult price
- Children aged 12 and over-travel at the same fare as adults.
Deposit
Once your itinerary is confirmed, we will collect 25% of the agreed final trip value as a deposit, which can be paid via Online Payment, PayPal, or Western Union.
Tipping
Tipping is part of the Egyptian culture to express one’s satisfaction with the good services provided to him by his duty staff. It would be nice to give it when you are satisfied with our services and if not then you don’t have to do it.
Cancellation Policy
Important Note: If your trip includes a domestic flight or a Nile cruise, know that there is no refund for the booking value in the event of cancellation of the trip according to the policy of Nile cruises and airlines companies.
- 30 days before the trip 100% refund.
- 20 days before the trip 50% refund.
- 10 days before the trip no refund.
