Aswan Abu Simbel Temples Full-Day Historical Tour
- Reliable shared shuttle service to Abu Simbel, avoiding public transit stress and hassle.
- Convenient early morning pickup directly from your Aswan hotel for easy access.
- Affordable transportation option without the risks associated with limited public transit.
- Ample time provided for exploring the historic Abu Simbel Temples independently.
- Comfortable return service ensures you're dropped off safely back at your hotel.
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What to expect
Start your day with an early morning pickup from your Aswan hotel, where you'll join a group and travel in comfort on an air-conditioned bus to the renowned Abu Simbel Temple. Upon arrival, take in the splendor of this iconic monument, famous for its four massive seated statues that grace the temple's façade. The Abu Simbel Temple stands as one of Egypt's most impressive and historically significant sites, offering a unique glimpse into ancient Egyptian architecture and culture. After your visit, relax as you're transferred back to your hotel, concluding a memorable day exploring this extraordinary landmark.
Reviews
I'm generally satisfied, but I was confused when I was contacted the evening before and told that the hotel pick-up would be at 3:30 AM. I know that most Abu Simbel tours depart at 3:00 AM, but I specifically wanted a later departure and applied for this tour. After several emails, I accepted the conclusion that it was due to the location of my hotel, and I waited in the hotel lobby for the 3:30 AM pick-up on the day. However, they didn't show up. When I called the local tour company, they just said, "Car is on the way." Finally, they arrived 30 minutes late. It's unacceptable that they told me the earlier time of 3:30 AM and then were late. Also, I think the detailed explanation of the tour content is unclear when applying. In reality, it was Pick-up → assemble at the tour departure point → be assigned to a pre-determined car number in one of several vans, and then finally depart at 5:00 AM. This flow is not unusual, but I would like it to be properly described in the application information. (I mistakenly thought that Pick-up = Departure = 5:00 AM.) Furthermore, regarding the guide, I wonder what the point is of having two people, one to escort me to the ticket counter after arriving locally, and the other to take me to the temple after entering (I only had the outside guide). I only have questions about this division of labor. In short, the inside of the temple is a guide-free free-for-all. I wasn't unhappy with the free-for-all, but I don't think it's kind not to inform people in advance. Because of this experience, I originally wanted to give a perfect score, but I dared to give it a 4. The driver on this course was safe, considerate, and helpful, and the other passengers were kind and friendly. On the way back, we clapped and sang along to the music playing in the car, and then various topics spontaneously came up and we got excited. Even though I only understood rusty English, I was part of the laughter and had a lot of fun. So, if asked if I would recommend it to others, I would definitely say Yes!
The departure time arrived, and they suddenly canceled, claiming they couldn't reach me. However, I didn't receive any messages in my email or app. After asking, I found out they only tried calling my phone number. If they couldn't reach me that way, they just left it at that. When I asked which phone number they tried, they didn't respond.