Aswan by day and night
ABU SIMBEL TEMPLES of RAMSES II & NEFERTARI Approx 9 hrs from usd230 book now
On the edge of Lake Nasser in the orange sands of the dessert you will be taken back by the sheer enormity of this engineering feat. With its four rock-hewn pharaohs, you’ll agree that the Great Temple of Ramses II is one of the most impressive sites in Egypt and the highlight of any trip to Egypt.
As one of the few ancient Egyptian sites which largely escaped damage by past invaders, the interiors of Abu Simbel’s temples are outstanding. After visiting the site there may be time for a short visit to the small visitors center which documents the UNESCO relocation project before returning to your private air condition vehicle for the drive back to Aswan.
The drive is approximately three and a half hours each way, leaving Aswan at 5.00am and returning at 2.00pm. Times are approximate. Your hotel will organise a breakfast box to take with you.
Rate is per person.
Included: Private air conditioned vehicle, Egyptologist guide.
Excluded: Entrance Fees and Tip.
PHILAE TEMPLE and ASWAN HIGH DAM Approx 3hrs from usd110 book now
Take a private tour to explore the three most popular and well known sites. Walk on the high Dam which separates Lake Nasser and admire an engineering miracle when it was built in the 1960’s.
The last of the three famous Aswan sites is generally regarded as the best. Philae Temple was carefully moved to its current location when the construction of the High Dam caused surrounding Nile waters to rise. Dedicated to the goddess Isis, Philae Temple has a beautiful setting on an island in the river which has been landscaped to match its original site.
A short motorboat ride will take you over to the Island.
This tour can be organised between the times 9am - 2pm.
Please advise at time of booking.
Rate is per person
Included: Transportation/motorboat, Egyptologist guide.
Excluded: Entrance Fees and Tip.
ST. SIMEON’S MONASTERY and CAMEL TREK Approx 2 hrs from usd75 book now
Join a camel trek to the southern tip of Elephantine Island where you will find St. Simeon’s Monastery, an ancient, abandoned fortress monastery built during the 7th century. Anba Hatre (Hidra,Hadri,Hadra) after an anchorite who was consecrated a bishop of Syene (now Aswan) by Patriarch Theophilus (385-412AD).
This tour can be organised between the times 9am-3pm.
Please advise at time of booking.
Rate per person
Included: Transportation, Camel ride, Guide.
Excluded: Entrance Fees and Tip.
SOUND and LIGHT SHOW- PHILAE TEMPLE Approx 2.5hrs from usd95 book now
A visit to Philae Temple at night to attend the Sound and Light Show is a magical experience. Travel by boat across to the temple with your representative who will assist with all that's required.
Enjoy the spectacular light of the multimedia presentations which reveals the form and majesty of the ancient site and take in the dramatically lit temple as its history is narrated.
After the show your guide/driver will meet you at the gates of the complex to escort you back to your hotel or cruise.
Show times vary throughout the year, generally operating at:
Summer- 8.30pm, 9.15pm, 10.30pm.....Winter- 6.30pm, 7.45pm, 9pm.
Departure: 45mins prior to show. Times are approximate.
Your Abu Tours Egypt representative will confirm times on arrival to Aswan.
Rate per person
Included: Transportation, ferry boat, entrance ticket.
MOTOR BOAT- ELEPHANTINE ISLAND and BOTANICAL GARDENS Approx 3hrs from usd75 book now
Elephantine Island is the largest of the Aswan Island’s, and is one of the most ancient sites in Egypt with artifacts dating to pre-dynastic periods. As an Island, it was easily defensible. In fact, the ancient town located in the southern part of the Island was also a fortress through much of its history.
Elephantine is Greek for Elephant. In ancient times, the Island, as well as the southern town, was called Abu or Yabu, which also meant Elephant. Abu was a major trading port of many commodities. There are large boulders in the river near the Island which resembled bathing Elephants.
The Aswan Botanical Gardens on Kitchener Island are a quiet and peaceful oasis from the hustle and bustle of Egyptian life. Enjoy a refreshment or bite to eat in the tranquil setting of the gardens overlooking the Nile.
This tour can be organised between the times of 9am-2pm.
Please advise at time of booking.
Price per person
Included: Transportation/motorboat, Guide.
Excluded: Entrance Fees. and Tip.
TRADITIONAL NUBIAN VILLAGE- Approx 3hrs from usd75 book now
Our tour begins in the afternoon when the sun is setting over the Nile and the Felucca’s sails are being draped for another day.
Heading up stream, we plied our way through the rapids towards the welcoming smiles and waves by the children as we ascend up towards the brightly colored houses, typical of a Nubian Village.
Inside have your photo taken holding a crocodile or just relax on the roof top, a truly enjoyable and colorful experience. We then head back to Aswan, being guided by the soft glow of lights settling over the Nile.
Depart hotel: 4pm . Arrive back -7pm.
Times are approximate.
Price per person with a minimum of 2 people.
Included: Transportation/Motorboat, Guide
FELUCCA SAILING Per Hour from usd55 book now
Tied from all your travels........? Spend a lazy hour, or two just kicking back, relaxing and taking in the peace and tranquility that the Nile offers.
This tour can be organised between the times of 9am-3pm.
Tour depends on prevailing winds.
Price per person
Included: Transportation/Felucca For more information
