Meet your excursions4all.com Egyptologist at the lobby of the hotel\Cruise where you will be taken to join the convoy to Abu Simbe
The trip starts at approximately 03:30 am, about 15 minutes drive to join the convoy and start drive the way to Abu Simbel during the 4 hours driving you will enjoy the sun rise on the mountains.
arrival time at Abu Simbel will be approximately 08:00 am
it is not all about the two temples at Abu Simbel among the most magnificent monuments in the world but their removal and reconstruction was an historic event in itself. When the temples, 174 miles (280 kilometers) from Aswan were threatened by submersion in Lake Nasser, due to the construction of the High Dam, the Egyptian Government secured the support of UNESCO and launched a world wide appeal.
During the salvage operation which began in 1964 and continued until 1968, the two temples were dismantled and raised over 197 feet (60 meters) up the sandstone cliff where they had been built more than 3,000 years before. Here they were reassembled, in the exact same relationship to each other and the sun, and covered with an artificial mountain.
Most of the joins in the stone have now been filled by antiquity experts, but inside the temples it is still possible to see where the blocks were cut. You can also go inside the man made dome and see an exhibition of photographs showing the different stages of the massive removal project.
The two temples, that of Ramesses II primarily dedicated to Re-Harakhte, and that of his wife, Nefertari dedicated to Hathor, became a must see for Victorians visiting Egypt, even though it required a trip up the Nile, and often they were covered deeply in sand, as they were when Burckhardt found them.
Pricing Information
INF ( 0m – 24m)
Child ( 2y – 11.99)
Adult ( 12 + )
Free
$72.6
$145.2
The price includes:
Transfers from & To your Hotel or Nile Cruise In Luxor
All transfers by air-conditioned vehicle
English Egyptologist guide during your trip
Entrance Fees
All taxes & service charge
Tour does not include:
Drinks & any personal expenses
Additional Information
This tour must be booked at least 24 hours in advance of your travel date.
Confirmation of this product will be received at time of booking.
Tour is operated in English. French, and German speaking guides are available, if requested at time of booking.
In most temples and museums in Egypt, an additional fee for photo and video cameras is requested. In general you can expect approximately 5 - 10 Egyptian Pounds (USD1.00 - 2.00) for photo cameras, and approximately 100 Egyptian Pounds (USD18.00) for video cameras. These prices are indicative only and may vary from one place to the next.
Coaches are wheelchair accessible
You should take with you:
Passport
Cash Money
Bottle of water
Hat during summer
Light comfortable clothing during summer
Jumper or jacket During the winter
Camera
More Information:
Trip duration
10 Hours
Trip type
By Coach
Starting from
Your Hotel or Nile Cruise
Return to
Your Hotel or Nile Cruise
Pick up time
03:30 Approximately
Return Time
13:00 Approximately
Please contact our Rep on arrival to your Hotel, to confirm the exact pick up time from your reception and to inform them of your room number.
Useful Questions
How do I contact the Local Rep in resort?
Your Confirmation Voucher includes full information (Office Number & Emergency Number) about the Local Operator. To ensure your peace of mind, we are working with one of the best handling agents in Egypt (Awarded 5 Times by the tourism ministry in Egypt) and they have the most experienced and reliable team in each destination as all their tours are up to the health & safety standards according to the FTO and all customer are insured during the activity.
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Enter some information (e.g. name, date of birth, arrival date, departure date and Hotel name)
Payment information in the Check-out Form.
Upon booking, you will receive an electronic voucher by email containing all details about the tour. You can check the status of your booking at anytime by going to Online Administration zone on the top menu.
After you book
Please print your voucher. It contains the operator's complete contact details and local telephone numbers. Hand the voucher to your guide on the day of the activity.
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