Abu Simbel from Aswan
An early drive across the Nubian desert to the twin temples of Ramses II and Queen Nefertari, carved into the mountain 3,300 years ago and moved block by block to save them from Lake Nasser.
From $115 per person
Aswan highlights
Aswan's highlights in one easy morning: the High Dam that created Lake Nasser, the giant Unfinished Obelisk still lying in its granite quarry, and a boat to Philae, the island temple of Isis.
- Fully private: just you, your guide and your driver
- Change anything in the plan before you book
- A clear price within hours, on WhatsApp
Included in your price
- Private Egyptologist guide
- Private air-conditioned car
- Entrance tickets
Aswan
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Day by day
Itinerary
Your guide and private car meet you at your hotel or cruise ship in Aswan.
The dam that tamed the Nile and created Lake Nasser, then the largest obelisk ever attempted, 42 metres of granite abandoned in its quarry when it cracked.
A short motorboat ride to the island temple of Isis, rescued from the rising waters and rebuilt stone by stone on Agilkia Island.
Or add a felucca ride or a Nubian village visit in the afternoon.
What's in your price
What's included
- Hotel pick-up and drop-off
- Private air-conditioned car
- Private Egyptologist guide
- Entrance fees to the sites listed
- Lunch when listed
- Bottled water
Not included
- Tips
- Personal expenses
From $79 per person
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