Private Tour: Abu Simbel by Minibus from Aswan - Egypt Travel
See the magnificent temples of Abu Simbel on a minibus tour from Aswan. With a qualified Egyptologist as your guide, you'll enjoy a personalized visit to Abu Simbel on this private tour. With its four rock-hewn pharaohs, you'll agree that the Great Temple is one of the most impressive sites in Egypt, and the highlight of any trip to Egypt.
- Private guide for a more personalized experience
- Lead by a qualified Egyptologist
- All entrance fees included
- Choice of several departures throughout the day
- Free hotel pickup and drop-off included
- Conducted in English
On the short walk to the temple entrances, your guide will explain the history of the site, including details of the UNESCO-led relocation of the entire cliff face to higher ground, and how the temples were discovered by accident in 1813. Due to the large number of visitors to Abu Simbel, guides are not permitted inside either the Great Temple of Ramses II or the smaller Temple of Hathor. However, by using photos and illustrations, your guide will explain to you the structures and their interior artworks. You will then have free time to enter the temples and explore them at your leisure.
As one of the few ancient Egyptian sites which largely escaped damage by past invaders, the interiors of Abu Simbel's temples are astounding. The scale of the buildings and their detailed decoration leaves most visitors in awe. The temples' attraction is further enhanced by their scenic location on the edge of Lake Nasser in the orange sands of the desert.
After visiting the temples there may be time for a short visit to the small visitor's center which documents the UNESCO relocation project, before returning to the minibus for the drive back to Aswan. The drive is approximately three hours each way.
Schedule details
Abu Simbel, Egypt
Departure Dates:
DailyDeparture Point:
Aswan hotels or Port areaDeparture Time:
Hotel pickups commence prior to this time, exact pickup time will be advised on reconfirmation.
Return Details:
Returns to original departure pointAdditional information
Abu Simbel, Egypt
Inclusions:
- Qualified Egyptologist guide
- Entrance fees
- Transport by air-conditioned minivan
- Hotel/port pickup and drop off
Exclusions:
- Gratuities (recommended)
- Food and drinks, unless specified
Additional Information:
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Transport is wheelchair accessible however be prepared for uneven surfaces at the sites visited which may be difficult for those with walking disabilities or using a wheelchair
- Infant rates apply provided they do not occupy a seat
Local Operator Information:
Complete Operator information, including local telephone numbers at your destination, are included on your Confirmation Voucher. Our Product Managers select only the most experienced and reliable operators in each destination, removing the guesswork for you, and ensuring your peace of mind....RESERVE NOW!
Nile River Dinner Cruise in Cairo - Egypt Travel
Enjoy a Nile River dinner cruise aboard the "Nile Maxim", one of the most elegant cruising restaurants sailing the world's longest waterway. You'll enjoy top-class service aboard your Nile cruise, gliding past Cairo's illuminated skyline while you dine, and with entertainment provided by a spectacular belly-dancing and folklore show.
- Dinner included
- Several menus to choose from
- Travel by boat and see the sights from the water
- Free hotel pickup and drop-off included
- Conducted in English
The "Nile Maxim" is built in the style of a flat pharaonic barge, conjuring up images of ancient Egypt. As you drift along the River Nile, the house band performs your all-time favorite Western and Oriental tunes with a twist! Choose from the set menu or go for the a la carte selection offering seafood, Lebanese and Chinese cuisines.
Then sit back and relax while you enjoy a colorful belly dancing show with a folklore band, featuring the unforgettable tannoura spin, in keeping with Egypt's whirling dervishes tradition.
Sample Set menu (subject to change without notice):
- Selection of fresh breads
- Salad bar
- Grilled Chicken with herbs, served with rice and vegetables
- Nougat glace
Sample A la Carte menu (subject to change without notice):
- Tehina salad
- Green spices salad
- Fried Kofta
- Fried shrimps
- Different kinds of rice and macaroni
- Special dessert menu
Schedule details
Nile River Dinner Cruise in Cairo
Departure Dates:
Daily
Departure Point:
Tour departs from centrally located Cairo and Giza hotels
Departure Time:
Hotel pickups commence prior to this time, exact pickup time will be advised on reconfirmation.
Return Details:
Returns to original departure pointAdditional information
Nile River Dinner Cruise in Cairo
Inclusions:
- Nile River cruise
- Live entertainment
- A-la-Carte or set menu dinner
- Hotel pickup and drop off
Exclusions:
- Drinks
- Gratuities (recommended)
Additional Information:
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infant rates apply provided they do not occupy a seat
- Vegetarian meal options available
Local Operator Information:
Complete Operator information, including local telephone numbers at your destination, are included on your Confirmation Voucher. Our Product Managers select only the most experienced and reliable operators in each destination, removing the guesswork for you, and ensuring your peace of mind......RESERVE NOW!Travel to Egypt - Private Tour: The Nubia Museum!!
The Nubia Museum is considered to be one of the most important Egyptian museums. Featuring exhibits and artifacts from the surrounding sites such as the High Dam, the museum is a "must-do" for any visitor to Aswan.
- Available in English
In the early 1960's, when Egypt built the High Dam at Aswan, Egyptologists and archaeologists the world over heeded UNESCO's appeal to salvage the monuments of Egyptian Nubia before the rising waters of Lake Nasser submerged them forever. More than sixty expeditions ultimately joined the "Nubian Rescue Campaign", which resulted in the excavation and recording of hundreds of sites, the recovery of thousands of objects, and the salvage and relocation of a number of important temples to higher ground.
Due to the quantities of material recovered from tombs, temples and settlements, UNESCO was encouraged in the 1980's to plan a new Nubian museum in Aswan where the objects could be stored and exhibited. It was universally felt at the time that they should be kept as close as possible to their principal places of origin.
Nearly 12 years later, the Museum became a reality and opened its doors in November 1997. The architecture of the Museum and the enclosure walls are intended to evoke traditional Nubian village architecture, as it was along the Nubian Nile before the region was flooded by Lake Nasser. Your qualified Egyptologist guide will show you some of the most important artifacts before allowing you free time to explore the museum at your leisure.
The building is set within a landscape, on graded levels, that includes a sequence of waterfalls. When the waterway reaches the lower part of the garden, it divides into 2 branches to surround an open-air stage and amphitheater where already many local and foreign groups have performed. The remaining 43,000 square meters have been planted with palm trees, flowers, and climbing plants, spread over natural rocks.
Schedule details
Nubia Museum, Aswan
Departure Dates:
DailyDeparture Point:
Tour departs from Aswan hotels or Port areaDeparture Time:
- 10:00am (later departures are available until 7:00pm if required, please advise at time of booking)
Return Details:
Additional information
Nubia Museum, Aswan
Inclusions:
- Qualified Egyptologist guide
- Entrance fees
- Hotel/port pick up and drop off
- Transport by air conditioned minibus
Exclusions:
- Gratuities (recommended)
- Food and drinks, unless specified
Additional information
- This tour must be booked at least 48 hours in advance of your travel date
- Confirmation of this tour will be received at time of booking
- Tour is operated in English. French, German, Spanish, Italian, Dutch and Russian speaking guides are available, if requested at time of booking
- Minibus transport is wheelchair accessible
- Child prices are not applicable, adult prices apply to all travelers.
- Infants aged 2 years and under are free of charge, provided they do not occupy a seat.
Local Operator Information:
Complete Operator information, including local telephone numbers at your destination, are included on your Confirmation Voucher. Our Product Managers select only the most experienced and reliable operators in each destination, removing the guesswork for you, and ensuring your peace of mind.....RESERVE NOW!
Egypt Travel - 4-Day Nile River Cruise with Private Guide from Aswan to Luxor!!
Enjoy the beautiful scenery as you cruise the Nile on a 4-day journey from Aswan to Luxor. Sightseeing with a private guide, entrance fees and meals are included on a luxuriously relaxing cruise on Egypt's famous river.
- All-inclusive tour
- Lead by a qualified Egyptologist
- Private guide for a more personalized experience
- Flexibility to customize your itinerary to your own preferences
- Travel by boat and see the sights from the water
- Multi-Day Trip
- Free hotel pickup and drop-off included
- Available in English
Scheduled privately guided tours on the cruise include the Valley of the Kings, Edfu Temple, Kom Ombo and the beautiful Philae Temple in Aswan. As the tours are private, you can plan your itinerary with your guide during the cruise.
The deluxe Nile cruiser M/Y Mirage has an onboard restaurant, lounges and reading areas, a discotheque, swimming pool with jacuzzi, large shaded sundeck with bar, massage service, boutique, gift shop and laundry service. Evening entertainment may include Nubian music and dancers, a Galabayeh night and belly dancing. The cruiser's 58 air-conditioned cabins have private facilities and satellite TV.
With all meals, accommodation and sightseeing included, your M/Y Mirage cruise on the Nile River makes your journey into ancient Egypt as relaxed and enjoyable as possible. And with your own private guide to lead the way at each of the stops, you'll gain valuable insights into Egypt's ancient history and civilization on this laidback but informative cruise.
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Schedule details
4-Day Nile River Cruise
Nile River Cruise!
Departure Dates:
Friday
Departure Point:
Pick up is available from Aswan Airport, Railway Station or hotels
Departure Time:
- At your leisure, please advise preferred time for pickup at time of booking
Return Details:
Cruise concludes after breakfast on Day 4 in Luxor
Additional information
4-Day Nile River Cruise
Inclusions:
- 4-day Nile cruise
- Sightseeing as per itinerary, including entrance fees
- Qualified Egyptologist guide
- Meals as per itinerary (B=breakfast, L=lunch, D=dinner)
- Hotel pickup and drop off
Exclusions:
- Beverages
- Gratuities (recommended)
Additional information
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- All major credit cards are accepted onboard
- Infant and child prices apply, provided they are sharing a cabin with 2 paying adults
Itinerary:
4-Day Nile River Cruise Itinerary
Day 1 (L, D):
- Visit the High Dam, Unfinished Obelisk and Philae Temple
- Embarkation before lunch
- Afternoon visit to the Botanical Gardens by Felucca
- Overnight in Aswan with opportunity to disembark or optional Sound and Light Show at Philae Temple (additional cost)
Day 2 (B, L, D):
- Sail to Kom Ombo and visit of Kom Ombo Temple
- Sail to Edfu and visit the Temple of Horus
- Sail to Luxor
- Overnight in Luxor
Day 3 (B, L, D):
- Visit the West Bank (Valley of the Kings, Temple of Queen Hatshepsut and the Colossi of Memnon)
- Overnight in Luxor with opportunity to disembark or optional Sound and Light Show at Karnak (additional cost)
Day 4 (B):
- Possibility of optional Hot Air Ballooning over the West Bank (additional cost)
- Check-out after breakfast
Terms and Conditions:
If you cancel at least 15 day(s) in advance of the scheduled departure, there is no cancellation fee.
If you cancel within 14 day(s) of the scheduled departure, there is a 100 per cent cancellation fee.
Local Operator Information:
Complete Operator information, including local telephone numbers at your destination, are included on your Confirmation Voucher. Our Product Managers select only the most experienced and reliable operators in each destination, removing the guesswork for you, and ensuring your peace of mind....RESERVE NOW!
