Aswan & Abu Simbel: Nubia's Ancient Temples
Philae Temple, the High Dam, and the colossal statues of Abu Simbel.
Temple walking on uneven ground, a step down into a felucca, and an early start for the Abu Simbel road convoy.
About this tour
Aswan is Egypt at its most Nubian — a slower, greener city built around the Nile's First Cataract. Two days cover Philae Temple, the High Dam, and a felucca ride around Elephantine Island, followed by an early-morning drive south to Abu Simbel, where Ramesses II's colossal facade still faces the sunrise.
Highlights
- ✦Philae Temple, dedicated to the goddess Isis
- ✦Aswan High Dam & the Unfinished Obelisk
- ✦Felucca sail around Elephantine Island
- ✦Abu Simbel's Great and Small Temples
Itinerary
- 1
Aswan
Philae Temple, the High Dam, the Unfinished Obelisk, and a late-afternoon felucca sail on the Nile.
- 2
Abu Simbel
An early departure (roughly 4:30–5:00am) for the three-hour drive south, arriving at Abu Simbel's temples before the midday heat and the tour-bus crowds.
Where You’ll Go
The main stops, in the order you'll visit them.
Included
- ✓Hotel pickup and return
- ✓Private air-conditioned vehicle
- ✓Private English-speaking Egyptologist
- ✓Entrance fees
- ✓Lunch both days
- ✓Bottled water
Not Included
- ✕Egypt visa
- ✕Hotels
- ✕Flights
- ✕Tips
- ✕Personal spending
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