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Excursion to Abu Simbel

About this experience

Abu Simbel is considered the most visited site in Egypt after the pyramids. not to be missed when you are in Egypt. Our French-speaking guide will pick you up at dawn (5:00 am) where you are in Aswan (hotel, boat, airport, guest rooms, etc.) to accompany you to Abu Simbel. On arrival, If you want to go through the toilets. The guide will explain to you in front of the temples from an Album, because he has no right to explain it to you. You have free time to see the interior, and to take photos by mobile phone (for the interior There is an additional ticket for cameras not included but in front of the temples without supplement) then you will start your way back. If it is clear you will admire seeing the mirage on the road. In fact the road is very well asphalted.

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  • Duration: 9 hr 30 min
  • Private experience

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Excursion to Abu Simbel
Pickup included

Plan your experience

Time on the tour9 hr 30 min
Getting therePickup offeredSee pickup details
Tour arrangementPrivate experience

Set aside 9 hr 30 min for the experience itself, with additional time to reach your meeting or pickup point.

Before you go

  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

What is included

  • A French-speaking guide Egyptologist French-speaking private
  • Entrance tickets to the site
  • a modern air-conditioned and private coach

Not included

  • Tips for your guide.
  • Additional tickets to use photo cameras inside the temples.

Itinerary and highlights

At 280 Kilometers (3 hours drive) to the south of Aswan is the largest and most beautiful Temples dug in the Rock. The site so charming between Lake Nasser (Formed thanks to the new Dam) and the enormous desert of Egypt. Considered Pharounic works of our era that the temples were saved by UNISCO between 1964 to 1968 from the rise of water from Lake Nasser. The road is also very well done well paved and in the middle of the road We will see Le Mirage on each side.
The temples of Abu Simbel date from 1200 BC, dug at the time of Ramses 2. He dedicated the big temple for him, on the other hand the other small temple is dedicated for his beautiful wife (the favorite among his wives) Nefertari

Meeting and pickup information

  • Comfortable clothing should be dressed. Bring with you a bottle of mineral water and a packed lunch from your hotel.

Languages and tickets

  • Mobile Only

Tour operator

  • Voyage sur Le Nil

Accessibility and practical details

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Questions about this experience

How long is this experience?
The supplier lists a duration of 9 hr 30 min.
What are the pickup arrangements?
Comfortable clothing should be dressed. Bring with you a bottle of mineral water and a packed lunch from your hotel.
What ticket format is listed?
Mobile ticket.
What ticket age bands are listed?
Child tickets: age 6–11; Adult tickets: age 12+. Check the practical details for participation requirements.
What accessibility information is provided?
Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
What is the cancellation policy?
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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