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Ancient Egyptian sphinx statues, hieroglyphics, and a doorway leading to a temple interior. 1
A black minivan and a black tour bus parked on a street. 2
Three black SUVs parked in front of a yellow building with a white balcony and a white fence. 3
A long, straight pathway through a rocky terrain with large boulders and uneven ground. 4
An ancient Egyptian sarcophagus with hieroglyphics, set against a desert backdrop with large rocks and a utility box. 5
By NASCO Tours
Free cancellation available
Price is €9 per adult
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Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 2d
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Selective hotel pickup
  • Multiple languages

Overview

  • Day Private Aswan & Abu Simbel Overnight from Port Ghalib
    Trade the Red Sea for the majestic Nile on a premium overnight expedition designed to hit Egypt's deepest southern wonders. Travelling in a comfortable private vehicle eliminates the stress of rigid train schedules and gives you total flexibility. By staying overnight in Aswan, you unlock the ultimate travel privilege: a smooth, early-morning drive to the legendary temples of Abu Simbel, allowing you to stand before Ramesses II’s colossal masterpiece well before the massive day-trip crowds arrive from elsewhere.

Activity location

  • Philae Timple
    • Agilkia Island
    • Aswan, Egypt

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Philae Timple
    • Agilkia Island
    • Aswan, Egypt

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Executive Private Transfer

  • Activity duration is 2 days2d
    2d
  • English

The Mercedes-Benz Vito
Pickup included

Starting time: 08:00
Price details
€8.90 x 2 Adults€17.80
Total
Price is €17.80

Overnight Aswan from Port Ghal

  • Activity duration is 2 days2d
    2d
  • English

Pickup included

Starting time: 08:00
Price details
€1,391.65 x 2 Adults€2,783.30
Total
Price is €2,783.30

What's included, what's not

  • Inclusions
    Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Inclusions
    A specialised guide
  • Inclusions
    All Fees and Taxes

Know before you book

    • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
    • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
    • In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, activities services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. Supplier cancellation policy will apply.
    • This activity is provided by a professional trader (a party acting within their trade, business or profession).

Activity itinerary

Day 1: Arrival to Aswan

  • 3 stops
  • Meals: breakfast, lunch, snacks
  • Accommodation: Overnight stay at your Aswan Hotel.

Philae Timple

  • 2h
  • Admission ticket included
Take a short, picturesque boat ride to the beautiful island of Agilkia to explore Philae Temple. Dedicated to the goddess Isis, this majestic complex was saved stone-by-stone from rising waters.

Unfinished Obelisk

  • 1h
  • Admission ticket included
Arrive in Aswan via a scenic private drive and head straight to the ancient granite quarries. Here, you'll stand beside the Unfinished Obelisk, a massive monument left directly in the bedrock that reveals the engineering secrets of the pharaohs.

Aswan High Dam

  • 15m
  • Admission ticket included
Visit the colossal The High Dam, a modern marvel of engineering that reshaped Egypt’s landscape and created Lake Nasser, before checking into your Aswan hotel for the evening.

Day 2: Abu Simbel and Farwell

  • 3 stops
  • Meals: breakfast, lunch, snacks
  • Accommodation: Overnight stay aboard the cruise ship.

Abu Simbel

  • 3h
Rise early for a private drive through the desert to the awe-inspiring Abu Simbel Temples. Carved directly into the mountainside, the twin temples of Ramesses II and Queen Nefertari stand as one of the most powerful sights in the ancient world.

Abu Simbel Temple Complex

  • 2h
  • Admission ticket included
Marvel not just at the 3,200-year-old hieroglyphs and giant statues, but at the incredible UNESCO project that moved the entire mountain complex to higher ground.

Port Ghalib

  • 4h
After absorbing the magic of the temples, relax on your private transfer back north, concluding your journey with a seamless drop-off directly at your Port Ghalib hotel.

Location

Activity location

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    Philae Timple
    • Agilkia Island
    • Aswan, Egypt

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    Philae Timple
    • Agilkia Island
    • Aswan, Egypt

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