Abu Simbel

It wa great experience to visit Abu Simbel. It’s very long drive but really worth it!!!

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!

I'm glad I was able to make a reservation smoothly! More than anything, the driver was very, very kind, drove carefully, and was considerate, so I had a comfortable time! I was also introduced to a great restaurant for dinner, which I was happy about because it was delicious! I would definitely like to ask again when I come to Luxor! Thank you very much!