Abu Simbel Holiday
Abu Simbel Holiday will yield you answers to the many mysteries of Egypt’s cultured history. From the ambiguity of the pharaohs to the beautiful sights, your Abu Simbel Tour becomes a journey that will give you a memorable experience—exploring Cairo, Luxor, and Aswan.
Egypt is known for its many structures that most of the current cities now houses. Abu Simbel holiday is one such tour that will let you see the famous cities and the structures in them.
Day 1: Your Journey Starts
A 123EgyptTours.com representative will accommodate you as you arrive at Cairo International Airport. You will be transferred to you hotel via private air-conditioned vehicle. After you rest for the night, your journey shall be on its course.
Day 2: Visit the Giza Pyramids
After eating breakfast, you will be taken to visit the world’s only remaining Ancient Seven Wonder, the Great Pyramids of Cheops, Chefren, and Mykerinus. You will then see the Sphinx and Valley Temple near the Pyramids. After that, you will visit the Egyptian museum that contains many artifacts worth viewing—from Tutankhamun’s collection to other fascinating treasures. Afterwards, your Abu Simbel Holiday will continue in Luxor, where you will spend the night on a train ride there.
Day 3: Sights to See in Luxor
After waking up and arriving at Luxor train station, our representative will meet you there to assist you in your hotel check in. You will then be transported to another part of your Abu Simbel holiday—you will explore the Valley of the Kings, the Temple of Hatshepsut –the powerful Egyptian Queen, and the Colossi of Memnon. Later on the trip enjoy visits to the grand Luxor Temple and Karnak Temples. After your day in Luxor, you will go back to your hotel to spend the night.
Day 4: Onward to Aswan
After you eat your breakfast, an air-conditioned vehicle will take you to Aswan. You will meet with our representative to guide you in checking in at your hotel. Your Abu Simbel Holiday now continues with many sights to see. First, you can see the High Dam and the Unfinished Obelisk. Next, you will move on to the beautiful Temple of Philae – dedicated to the goddesses Isis and Hathor. You will also sail around the Elephantine Island with a felucca boat. After your trip, you will be taken back to your hotel to spend the night in Aswan.
Day 5: Abu Simbel Temple
Now, here comes the main attraction of your Abu Simbel Holiday. You will be taken by a private vehicle to the impressive Temples of Ramses II at Abu Simbel. So much history is found here so you won’t be disappointed a bit. After your historic journey, you will be taken back to Aswan to depart for Cairo through a train where you will spend the night.
Day 6: Return to Cairo
At the Giza train station, you will be assisted by our representative to transfer you to your hotel. You will spend the night in Cairo. Also, you can avail from optional tours to Memphis and Sakkara.
Day 7: Optional Tour to Alexandria
You can spend the day in Cairo for your shopping or entertainment needs. But, if you want, you can take the optional trip to Alexandria—the port city rich in history. You will visit many famous sights such as the Qaitbay Port, built by Sultan Qaitbay where the ancient Alexandrian or the Pharos Lighthouse was, during the 15th century. Also visit the grand Montazah Palace, whose architectural design roots to Turkish and Florentine styles. You can also enjoy a visit to the Alexandrian Library, famous for its wide collection.
From the library you will have enough time to see the Roman cemetery cut out of the rock—the Catacombs. After your option tour in your Abu Simbel Holiday, you will return to Cairo to spend the night.
Day 8: Final Departure
The Abu Simbel Holiday brings you so much excitement on culturally-rich Egypt. After breakfast, you will be guided for the last time to Cairo International Airport for you to depart home.
Hotel Options
Recommended Hotels
| City | 4 star hotel | 5 star hotel |
| Cairo | Grand Pyramids Hotel | Movenpick Pyramids Resort |
| Luxor | El Luxor Hotel | Sheraton Luxor |
| Aswan | Basma Hotel | Ibrotel Aswan Hotel |
Tour Inclusions
Inclusions
Arrival and departure assistance.
All transfers to/from airports, stations & hotels by a private air-conditioned vehicle.
3 nights including daily breakfast in Cairo.
1 night including daily breakfast in Luxor.
1 night including daily breakfast In Aswan.
Two ways transfer by Sleeping train (Cairo- Luxor & Aswan- Cairo).
English Egyptologist guide.
Entrance fees to all sites as indicated on the itinerary.
All transfers by a modern air-conditioned vehicle.
Sightseeing tour to Abu Simbel by a private modern air-conditioned vehicle.
Portage when needed.
Free Mobile phone during your stay (charged) about (30 min Local calls or 2 min. International Calls).
All service charges and taxes.
Exclusions
International Airfare.
Egypt entry visa, for non restricted nationalities you can buy it upon arrival before passport control. Visa Cost $ 15 = 11 Euro per person adult or child.
Any optional tours mentioned in the itinerary.
Drinks and any personal expenses.
Entrance fees to special archaeological sites like (Mummies room at the Egyptian Museum- Inside one of the Pyramids — Tutankhamen Tomb at Valley of the Kings).
Tipping Kitty.
General Information
Notes
Prices are quoted in US Dollars and based on a double occupancy. Also, prices are valid till 30/04/2012 except during Christmas, New Year’s Eve & Easter Feasts. Moreover; rates could be changed without prior notice, shall the government increase taxes.
You must have a valid passport to enter Egypt. (You must have at least 6 months of validity beyond your scheduled return date.)
Single supplement is applied for those coming with others and prefer single occupancy.
First class seats and Express air condition trains are designed and equipped according to a satisfactory standard and quality that was set up by the Egyptian Railway Authority.
Alternatively, this trip can be tailored by sleeper train or domestic flight.
Accommodation at these hotels is subject to availability.
Discounts for groups available for Abu Simbel Holiday Packages.
