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Start your journey with a convenient pickup between 4:00 a.m. and 9:00 a.m. and travel in comfort in a modern, air-conditioned vehicle on a scenic 3-hour drive through the Sahara Desert. Along the way, enjoy a short break at a desert rest stop and witness the impressive Toshka Project, Egypt’s ambitious desert reclamation and irrigation initiative.
Upon arrival at Abu Simbel, you’ll meet your professional Egyptologist guide, who will bring the history of this extraordinary site to life. Explore the Great Temple of Ramses II and the Temple of Queen Nefertari, both masterfully carved into the mountainside around 1300 B.C.
Learn the fascinating stories of King Ramses II, his beloved wife Nefertari, and the incredible engineering feat of relocating the entire temple complex in 1964 to protect it from the rising waters of Lake Nasser.
This tour blends comfort, culture, and breathtaking history—making it an unforgettable journey into Egypt’s ancient past.
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
• Hotels on Elephantine Island
Pick-ups for guests staying on Elephantine Island will be arranged from the city (East Bank) side.
• Pyramisa Island Hotel & Mövenpick Hotel
Guests staying at these hotels will be collected from the city-side dock.
• Ben Ben Hotel or any hotel on Heissa Island
Pick-ups for Heissa Island accommodations will take place from Batanyoun Dock (the island’s city-side dock).
• Kato Dool Wellness Resort
Guests of Kato Dool Wellness Resort are kindly requested to meet us on the main road of the village, as vehicles cannot access the resort due to the mountain’s sandy paths.
Itinerary
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Experience one of Egypt’s most impressive ancient masterpieces on a private, door-to-door tour to the Abu Simbel Temples. Travel comfortably in a spacious, air-conditioned modern vehicle , With your expert Egyptologist guide, uncover the stories of Ramses II and Queen Nefertari, and learn how these monumental temples were saved from the rising waters of the Nile. Enjoy an early start to avoid the midday desert heat and explore both temples at a relaxed pace.
2 hours • Admission ticket free
Additional info
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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