Itinerary
- Day 1
Aswan to Abu Simbel
Your pickup happens at 4:30 am from your Aswan hotel, starting a 280km drive through the Egyptian desert toward Abu Simbel. The journey takes about 3 to 4 hours, and you'll catch the sunrise breaking over the mountains along the way. Once you arrive, your Egyptologist guide walks you through the UNESCO relocation project and shares details about the temples' history. You'll have time to wander through the Great Temple of Ramses II and the Temple of Hathor at your own pace, then stop by the small visitor's center. After grabbing lunch at a local restaurant, you'll take a motorboat out to Nubian Village on Soheil Island. There you'll visit inside a local family home and learn about Nubian customs and traditions. By evening you head back to Aswan.
- Start point
- Aswan, Aswan, Egypt (Aswan east bank hotel or Nile cruise, 04:00 - 06:00)
- End point
- Aswan, Aswan, Egypt (Aswan east bank hotel or Nile cruise, 15:00 - 15:00)
- Meals
- Lunch (Lunch at a local restaurant (beverages not included))
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Abu Simbel temples with Egyptologist guide explaining UNESCO relocation and history
- Self-guided exploration of Great Temple of Ramses II and Temple of Hathor
- Visit to Abu Simbel visitor's center to view UNESCO relocation project documents
- Motorboat ride to Nubian Village on Soheil Island
- Welcome drink and cultural visit with local Nubian family
- Village walk with guide to learn about local customs
Optional Activities
- Guided tour in languages other than English (extra 60 USD per person)
- Extended time at Abu Simbel visitor's center
- Additional purchases or activities in Nubian Village
- Pickup from Aswan west bank hotels (extra 10 USD per person)
- Drop-off at Aswan west bank hotels (extra 10 USD per person)
- Pickup/drop-off at Aswan airport (extra 10 USD per person)
Landmarks Great Temple of Ramses II Temple of Hathor Abu Simbel Nubian Village Soheil Island 
