Aswan and Abu Simbel Excursion from Marsa Alam
Description
Embark on an unforgettable 2-day excursion to Aswan and the Rock Temple of Abu Simbel. In Aswan, enjoy the sights of Egyptian history such as the Temple of Philae, the Unfinished Obelisk and the Aswan High Dam.
| Hotel Pickup | 04.30 – 05.00 AM |
| Meeting Point | reception |
| Arrival | around 9.30 AM |
| Duration Of The Visit | 2 days / 1 night |
| Return | around 9:00 PM at the hotel |
| Travel Type | Individually |
| Departure | Daily |
Program Sequence
1st.Day
You will be picked up from your hotel in Marsa Alam in the early morning by an air-conditioned vehicle. Driving time to Aswan is 4:30 hours. First you will visit the Philae Temple, which was moved to another island after the construction of the dam. They take a motorboat to the island where the temple now stands. After that, drive to the quarry. There you will see the unfinished obelisk of an unknown pharaoh. Have lunch at a local restaurant. A visit to Aswan's famous dam, built in 1960, rounds off the day. Then drive to a 4 star hotel that we have reserved for you. After checking in, you have the opportunity to experience a sound and light show in the Temple of Philae in the evening. At the end of the day, have dinner at the hotel. Enjoy a little rest and recover from the day.
2nd.Day
After breakfast you leave the hotel. Visit the two rock temples of Abu Simbel. The temples were built in the 13th century BC. Built under King Ramses II on the west bank of the Nile and relocated after the construction of the dam. Afterwards, have lunch at a local restaurant in Aswan. You then embark on the return journey to Marsa Alam. On the way back, visit the Temple of Edfu, an ancient Egyptian temple complex on the western outskirts of the city of Edfu in Upper Egypt, 130 km north of Aswan. The Temple of Horus of Edfu was built from 237 to 57 BC. Built in 300 BC and is considered to be one of the best preserved in all of Egypt. Then drive back to your hotel in Marsa Alam.
We Offer -- Included In The Price
- Competent English-speaking Egyptologist as a guide
- Visit to the Temple of Philae
- Visit the unfinished obelisk
- dam tour
- Visit of the two rock temples in Abu Simbel
- Visit to the Temple of Edfu
- Laser show at the Temple of Philae
- Overnight stay with half board in a 4 star hotel
- All transfers in an air-conditioned vehicle
- All entry fees for the actions mentioned in the itinerary
- All services and local taxes
Meals Included In The Price
- Soft drinks on the bus
- lunch in the restaurant on both days
Excluded
- drinks in the restaurant
- Any additions not mentioned in the procedure
- Personal Expenses
- tips
Do Not Forget
- Please order a wake-up call at the reception or set the alarm yourself.
- Order your breakfast package at the reception one day before the start of the trip.
- Please don't forget to take your camera and video camera with you.
- Sturdy shoes
- light cotton clothing for the day (summer and winter)
- Sweater or warm jacket and long trousers for mornings and evenings (in spring, autumn and winter).
- headgear (hat, cap)
- sunglasses and sunscreen
- Appropriate clothing and hats for visiting a mosque (shoulders and knees must be covered)
- small coins in Egyptian currency (toilet use)
Prices
Prices are in USD per person and according to the program
- The tour guide may change the order of the visits.
- If you would like a special type of meal, please let us know in advance.
Provisions For Accompanying Children
- 0 - 6 year free
- 6 - 12 years 50% discount
- From 12 years full tour price
- If your travel package includes either a flight or a train, other child discounts may apply
Optional
- The botanical garden by motorboat $15
- A Nubian village $15
payment Arrangements
- We accept the following currencies in cash: Euros, Dollars and Egyptian Pounds. Payment by credit card is currently not possible
Cancellation Policy
- Free cancellation is possible up to 12 hours before the start of the trip. After that we charge a cancellation fee of 30% of the travel price.
Transfer Costs
- Transfer costs (hotel pick-up and drop-off) are included in the price.
- For more distant hotels and regions, there is a small surcharge of $5 to $10 per person.
