2 Day trip to Aswan and Abu Simbel from Hurghada

5.0 (1 reviews) Hurghada, Egypt
Duration2 days
Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before
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TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesArabic, English, Italian, Dutch
Private tourOnly your group will participate
Pickup offeredSee the meeting and pickup details below

Overview

We offer two days tour to Aswan and Abu Simbel from Hurghada hotels. Visit Aswan Highlights, The High Dam, The Temple of Goddess Isis on Phiala island, The Unfinished Obelisk and sail on the Nile with Felucca and Visit Abu Simbel, Ramses the Second most great work. and the Temple of the Queen Nefertari

What's included

  • Hotel pick-up and drop off in Aswan
  • Bottled water on board vehicle during the tour
  • Entrance fees to the mentioned sights in Aswan & Abu Simbel
  • Lunch
  • Lunch at a quality restaurant with tasty food in Aswan
  • Egyptologist guide
  • One Night accommodation at Basma hotel in Aswan
  • Transportation by private air-conditioned vehicle
  • tipping -dinner

What to expect

Day 1: Hurghada- Aswan
  1. Hurghada Marina
    8h · Admission ticket included
    Early in the Morning at 05:00 am You will be picked up from Hurghada hotel or Port Ghalib Hotels to Aswan by Private vehicle, It takes 4 hours driving.

    You will visit the High dam, Phiala temple, the Unfinished Obelisk and Enjoy sailing on the Nile with Egyptians Felucca

    Phiala temple

    Built to honor the goddess Isis, this was the last temple built in the classical Egyptian style. Construction began around 690 BC, and it was one of the last outposts where the goddess was worshipped.

    Phiala temple

    The High Dam

    Aswan High Dam is a rock-fill dam located at the northern border between Egypt and Sudan. The dam is fed by the River Nile and the reservoir forms Lake Nasser. Construction for the project began in 1960 and was completed in 1968. It was officially inaugurated in 1971.

    Aswan Dam

    The Unfinished Obelisk

    Aswan was the source of ancient Egypt’s the finest granite used to make statues and embellish temples, pyramids, and obelisks.

    /unfinished--obelisk

    The large unfinished obelisk in the Northern Quarries has provided valuable insight into how these monuments were created, although the full construction process is still not entirely clear. Three sides of the shaft, nearly 42m long, were completed except for the inscriptions. At 1168 tonnes, the completed obelisk would have been the single heaviest piece of stone the Egyptians ever fashioned.
Day 2: Aswan-Abu Simbel - Hurghada
  1. Abu Simbel Temple
    Pass by
    An early pick-up from your hotel in Aswan at 04: 00, travel by air-conditioned vehicle from Aswan to Abu Simbel, It takes 3 hours driving to the temples of Abu Simbel before the heat of the day.

    The two temples were Carved out of the mountainside during the reign of Pharaoh Ramesses II in the 13th century BC,

    Upon arrival, an Egyptologist guide will tell you all about one of the greatest and most whimsical pharaohs in Egyptian history. Marvel at the main façade of the Great Temple to Ramesses II and its 4 statues of the pharaoh seated on his throne following his advancing age.

    In theory, the main temple is dedicated to Amon-Re Horakhty and Ptah, but in practice, it was constructed for the greater glory of its builder, Ramses the Great. Continue to the smaller temple of Ramesses' consort, Queen Nefertari, situated right next to the Great Temple. Admire the impressive rock-cut façade depicting the pharaoh and his queen. Re-board the coach at 09:00 for the return transfer to Aswan before, Lunch will be served in Aswan before your drive back to Hurghada

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

We pick up all the travelers from their lobbies at hotels

End point

We pick up all the travelers from their lobbies at hotels

Pickup details

We pick up all the travelers from their lobbies at hotels

Additional information

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation policy

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

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