Discover Abu Simbel, a breath-taking historic site that comprises two massive rock-cut temples in Nubia, As a local professional guide, versed in all aspects of Nubian and Egyptian civilization, I will tell you the story about the UNESCO Nubian Salvage Campaign, "the greatest archaeological rescue operation of all time".22 monuments, the cost of $80 million with the contribution from 50 countries.
your Hotel or Nile cruse.
I'll pick you up from your hotel or Nile cruise .
- I'll pick you up from your hotel or Nile cruise at 5 am. Convoy to Abu Simbel at 5. 30 am in the morning (3-hour drive).
- After 90 minutes we will stop at Tropic of Cancer to take photos and then continue driving.
- After 120 minutes we will stop at a Cafeteria for 10 minutes (W.C, coffee)
- Visit the twin temple, with its gigantic rock-cut façade, that was created to revere the mighty ruler Ramses II and his beloved wife, queen Nefertary.
- Back to Aswan to visit Nubian museum (optional).
- Walk around Aswan markets in the evening (optional).
- Finally I will drop you off at your hotel in Aswan or the Nile cruise boat.
Driving Back to Aswan.
The tour finishes.
your Hotel or Nile cruse.
- Guiding Services
- Private Transportation.
- Bottled water, soft drinks.
- Temples entrance fees. [Abu simple temple entrance fees 400 EGP, Nubian museum entrance fees 200 EGP on November 2023.]
- Personal expenses.
I'm working at Luxor, Aswan, Dendra and Abydos, for customized half day [4 hours] and full day [8+hours] tours.
- Abo simple temple entrance fees 400 EGP (November 2023).
Nubian museum entrance fees 200 EGP (November 2023).
Note: The price of Abu Simbel ticket becomes double on The phenomenon of solar alignment, as the sun's rays penetrate the front corridor of the entrance to the Temple of Ramses II with a length of 200 meters until it reaches the sanctuary, October 22 and February 22.
- The tour is 3 hours driving to Abu simple, 2-3 hours in the temple and 3 hours driving back to Aswan.
- As a guide, I am not allowed to give explanations (inside) the tombs of the Valley of the Kings, Valley of the Queens and the temples of Abu Simbel.
- You will use Master/Visa cards tickets office or you can book it from the following link to avoid crowds: