About this experience
Your time is tight? want to See Aswan't most important site? You are looking at the right day trip then, visit both Abu Simbel temples and Philae temple in one day, private guide and transportation will make you enjoy and use every mins of your time. Our experienced guides will definitely make your experience quite different, unique and stress-free.
Why book with us?
Expert guides aim to make you feel like a local and introduce you to Egypt and it's culture (modern and ancient), Accurate pickups always on time, no hidden fees, customized tours to fit your needs, we look after all small details.
At a glance
- Duration: 10 hr–12 hr
- Private experience
Plan your experience
Set aside 10 hr–12 hr 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
- Pickup and drop-off services in Aswan
- Entrance fees to all the mentioned sites
- Private English-speaking egyptologist guide
- All transfers made by a private air-conditioned vehicle
- Bottled water
Not included
- Tipping
Itinerary and highlights
Your private Egyptologist will pick you up from your hotel/ Nile cruise or apartment in Aswan to enjoy your day trip Abu Simbel by a private air-conditioned vehicle.
The two Temples of Abu Simbel , with their unique style, are considered to be the masterpieces of Ancient Egypt. They reflect the glory and grandeur of the new Kingdom. The Egyptian government and UNESCO decided to co-operate in order to save these temples from the flood.
Ramsses II temple was dedicated to the four universal gods Ptah, Re-Her-Akhtey, Amun-Re, and to Ramsses II himself.
The great Abu Simbel temple is also called The Sun Temple of Ramssess II.
The Temple of Queen Nefertari is also Called Temple of Hathor who was the wife of the Sun God so in a symbolic way, the two Temples, that of Ramsses II and that of Nefertari, bring Ramesses II, Nefertari, Hathor and the Sun God together as one.
It is Egypt's ancient center for the cult of Isis, the Temples of Philae were venerated from the Pharaonic era through the Greek, Roman, and Byzantine periods with each ruler making their own additions to the stones here. This sacred site has dazzled travelers since the first Nile cruises set off from Cairo and is one of Nubia's most important monument sites.
Saved from a watery grave by UNESCO's rescue project during the building of the Aswan High Dam, the temples were transferred block by block from their original place on Philae Island to Agilika Island
Meeting and pickup information
- We pick travelers up from any hotel/Nile cruise or apartment in Aswan (east bank). Just inform us where you are staying to pick you up
Languages and tickets
- English — Guide
- Mobile Only
Tour operator
- Golden Luxor Tours
Accessibility and practical details
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Wheelchair accessible
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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