Luxor to Abu Simbel - Private Tour Nubian Monuments of Abu Simbel
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There are several prices plans options for This private tour, depends on the inclusions and the pickup city. Pick up at 05.00AM. Drive south past local villages towards Aswan, Abu Simbel. 3,000 years ago, Ramses II build these monumental temples for himself and his beloved wife Nefertari. The walls are adorned with scenes of his victory at the Battle of Kadesh. The façade of the Great Temple is 35m high and 30m long. The Smaller Temple is dedicated to Nefertari, depicted as the Goddesses Isis and Hathor. From 1964-68, UNESCO initiated the move of both temples to a plateau on the cliffs to protect them from flooding. The temples were dismantled, moved 60m up the cliff that they originally stood on and were reassembled. After gazing at these Nubian Monuments, you will have lunch and be brought back to your Luxor hotel (22.00). NB: your English-speaking guide will join you in Luxor, Aswan or in Abu Simbel, according to availability.
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An absolute must see in Egypt is the magnificent temple complex of Abu Simbel, commissioned 3,000 years ago by Ramses II for himself and his beloved wife Nefertari. The impressive structures commemorate his victory at the Battle of Kardesh and they were meant to impress his enemies in the south. The facade of the Great Temple is 35m high and 30m long. The Great Temple was constructed on the position of the sun. On February 22 and October 22 sunlight penetrates 55m into the inner sanctuary to illuminate 3 of the statues at the back wall. Only the 4th statue of Ptah, the god of the Underworld, remains in darkness all year round. The Smaller Temple is completely dedicated to Nefertari and her being crowned as the Goddesses Isis and Hathor. From 1964-1968, UNESCO started an initiative to move both the Great Temple and the Small Temple to a plateau on the cliffs to safe them from flooding. The temples were dismantled, moved 60 meters up the sandstone cliff that they originally stood on and were then reassembled. Near the re-erected temples now stands a man made dome, which houses an exhibit of photographs, detailing the entire relocation.
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- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- please note that each tour-option has its own inclusions, enjoy it if option is selected
Reviews(8)
Perfect experience, magnificent historical sites, beautiful scenery Accidents occurring in the middle of the road can also be resolved quickly, and in turn take an unexpected view. There will be no over-marketing tours, as well as goods, quite comfortable tours
Dear Valued Guest, Thank you for the wonderful review of your experience with our tour! We're thrilled to hear that you had a "perfect experience" and were able to enjoy the magnificent historical sites and beautiful scenery along the way. It's great to know that even if any unexpected issues came up during the trip, they were quickly resolved. Being able to capture unexpected beautiful moments is also a wonderful part of the travel experience. We're glad the itinerary and tour products were not overly promoted and that the overall flow of the trip was quite comfortable for you. Providing a well-paced, enjoyable journey is a top priority for us. Thank you again for the fantastic feedback. We're honored you chose our tour and that we could provide you with such a magnificent travel experience. We hope you'll consider traveling with us again in the future! Best Regards, Management Team EgBride Travel
Fantastic day trips to Abu Simbel and Edfu/Isis temples. The amazing guide Mohammad is very knowledgeable, always trying to make sure our trip safe and peace.. Always make us comfortable and happy during the trip. He arranged the trip plan to fulfill all the requests we had. We requested to stay at the temple longer than scheduled, that made our trip finished late than planned. However The professional driver Khaled, he drove us in safe the whole day of two trips till really late time to make sure we arrived back to the hotel in safe. Very satisfying experience from the booking , arrangement and the touring. That’s why we decided to add Edfu/Isis tour with them right just after the day of Abu Simbel tour. Strongly recommended for friends, families trips!!!
Dear Guest, Warm greetings from the EgBride Travel Team and thank you for letting us arrange your private trip to Abu Simbel and Edfu/Isis temples. It was a pleasure to be of service and we thank you for your kind words of appreciation towards our dedicated Team. We are delighted to know that we exceeded your expectations and contributed to a beautiful vacation. We thank you for sharing your experience and recommendation and we hope to see you again soon to arrange your next adventure. With thanks, EgBride Travel Team
It’s definitely a long day, but it was worth it. Abu Simbel was amazing, and our guide, Adam, was so knowledgeable and excited to share with us. He was also a great photographer! We ended up with some time because Abu Simbel was practically empty this time of year, so he was willing to add a quick stop in Aswan to see the unfinished obelisk and take a boat up the Nile for some tea in one of the local Nubian villages. Lunch outside Abu Simbel was delicious, as well. The communication with company before the tour was amazing—Amina was so helpful and willing to answer questions. We were hesitant because this tour didn’t have a lot of reviews on Viator when we booked, but it was one of our best days in Egypt. We loved every second of it and would highly suggest it!
Dear Guest, Warm greetings from the EgBride Travel Team and thank you for trusting us and letting us arrange your private trip to the Nubian Monuments of Abu Simbel. It was a pleasure to be of service and we thank you for your kind words of appreciation towards our dedicated Team. We are delighted to know that we exceeded your expectations and could add some quality time in Aswan to an already beautiful day. We thank you for sharing your experience and recommendation and we hope to see you again soon to arrange your next adventure. With thanks, EgBride Travel Team
The tour worked for the allotted time we had. And it was nice they dropped us off at Aswan airport. And nice experience to see Abu Simbel. What would have made the journey better would have been a Wi-Fi hotspot in the car. Otherwise long drive with limited tour at Abu Simbel. But like I said it worked for our needs.
Dear Ken_S, Warm greetings from EgBride Travel Luxor and thank you very much for sharing your experience. We are sorry that we didn't meet your expectations when it comes to the Wi-Fi, but it was our pleasure to be of service and we are happy to know you enjoyed the opportunity to see the Nubian Monuments of Abu Simbel. We hope to see you again soon for your next adventure. With best regards, Your EgBride Team.
The 1 day tour is a perfect way to visit Abu Simbel from Luxor if you do not wish to stay overnight somewhere. It includes a lot of sitting in the car but there are a few stops on the way and plenty of time in the destination. The pick up from the hotel worked well. The guide Hadeer and the driver were very nice people and kept making sure that everything was okay. I am especially pleased with the booking experience including very clear instructions about payment and time schedule etc. This is a safe way to explore one of the major attractions of ancient Egypt. Highly recommended.
Dear Guest, Warm greetings from the EgBride Travel Team and thank you for letting us arrange your private trip to the Nubian Monuments of Abu Simbel. It was a pleasure to be of service and we thank you for your kind words of appreciation towards our dedicated Team and magnificent picture of the Great Temple of Ramses II. We are delighted to know that we exceeded your expectations and contributed to a beautiful vacation. We thank you for sharing your experience and recommendation and we hope to see you again soon to arrange your next adventure. With thanks, EgBride Travel Team
The best money I spent. The guide Kamal and the driver Abdalla were very polite and provided great hospitality. We felt secure from pick up to drop off, in fact they went out of their way to take me and my husband to buy a charger. The driver was on top of making us feel good providing water, refreshment mango juice and fruits( the best dates I ever tried in my life). The only thing that made me feel bad for them was how they have to hustle and how they get extortion by the police. These guys work very hard, but I guess is the system. Our guide explained everything well and allowed us plenty of free time. To be honest we were hesitant wether to book this trip or not since is new in Viator, but I can assure you’ll have the time of your life. Car is comfortable too, we are tall , 6 feet and 6.02 and we fitted perfectly. Also , shout out to the sweetest Dutch operator you can find, Amina, very resourceful and helpful. Also, don’t get scared if when driving to Abu Simbel you encounter many police check points, is normal and the driver/ guide will explain what to do.
Dear Guest, Warm greetings from the EgBride Travel Team. Let us thank you first for choosing to join us on a magnificent trip to the Nubian Monuments of Abu Simbel. It was a pleasure to be of service and we thank you for your kind words of appreciation towards our dedicated Team. Safety and comfort are of our utmost importance and we are delighted to know that we exceeded your expectations. We thank you for sharing your experience and recommendation and we hope to see you again soon to arrange your next adventure. With thanks, EgBride Travel Team
One of the best outings ever. Our guide Hossam explained everything about the construction and the relocation of the temples. Lake Nasser had an amazing view but the best part was watching the sunrise in the desert.
Dear Guest, Firstly let us thank you for letting Blue Heaven Travel arrange your trip to the Nubian Monuments of Abu Simbel. It was a pleasure to have you as our guests; we, and especially Mr Hossam, are very happy to know that we exceeded your expectation. Thank you for your kind words of appreciation and taking the time to share your experience. We are looking forward to arranging your next adventure. With thanks, Blue Heaven Travel Team
I’d recommend this agency, I was surprised to find that its new company but they are very well Organized , always on time the tour guide was ready for my children’s questions which were difficult and different I will try to come to luxor again and it will be arranged with blue heaven Cars and drivers was clean and always ready Tour guide was knowledgeable
Dear Guest, Firstly let us thank you for your beautiful recommendation of our services and the Blue Heaven Travel Team. It was a pleasure to arrange your full day excursion to the Nubian Temples of Abu Simble and we are very happy to know that you and your family had a beautiful holiday and an educational time. We are ready to arrange your next adventure. With thanks, Blue Heaven Travel Team
