New Luxor + Abu Simbel 2 days (mini group)

Description

This is an intense two-day journey through the most impressive monuments of Ancient Egypt. Majestic temples of Luxor, mysterious tombs, a night in a cozy hotel in Aswan and grandiose rock temples of Abu Simbel on the shores of Lake Nasser are waiting for you.
Ideal for those who want to see the most historical treasures in a short time.

Day 1 - Luxor and transfer to Aswan

Early check-out from the hotel and drive through the Eastern Desert to the Nile Valley. Upon arrival in Luxor, start exploring ancient Thebes, the capital of the pharaohs of the New Kingdom era.

On the program:

• Luxor Temple is one of the most beautiful temples in Egypt, located in the heart of the ancient city. Here you can feel the real atmosphere of the Pharaonic era.
• The Colossi of Memnon are giant stone statues of Pharaoh Amenhotep III that have guarded the west bank of the Nile for over 3,000 years.
• Medinat Habu is a grandiose funerary temple of Ramses III, striking in scale, reliefs and excellent preservation of ancient paintings.
• The tombs of the artisans are unique tombs of the craftsmen who built the royal tombs. Their colorful wall paintings are perfectly preserved and give an idea of the daily life of the ancient Egyptians.
• After the sightseeing program - lunch in the restaurant.
• In the afternoon, transfer to Aswan, one of the most picturesque cities in Egypt.
• Accommodation in a 4★ hotel with breakfast and rest after a busy day.

Day 2 - Abu Simbel and return to Hurghada

• Very early departure (around 5:00 am) towards the south of Egypt, towards the border with Sudan.
  Through desert landscapes you will reach one of the grandest monuments of the ancient world, the temples of Abu Simbel.
• The Great Temple of Ramses II with four colossal statues of the pharaoh at the entrance
  Temple of Queen Nefertari, dedicated to the goddess Hathor
  These temples were carved into the rock over 3,000 years ago and later moved to a higher location during the construction of the Aswan Dam, one of the most famous archaeological operations in history.
• After a tour of the complex, it's the return trip.
• Lunch is on the way.
• Return to Hurghada tentatively by 21:30.

Included:

• Transfer from the hotel and back
• All transfers on the program on a comfortable air-conditioned bus
• English speaking guide services
• Entrance tickets on the program
• Lunch on Day 1
• Lunch on day 2 on the road
• Accommodation in a 4★ hotel in Aswan (1 night, breakfast)

Not included:

• Drinks during lunch
• Pick-up from out-of-town hotels: El Gouna and Sahl Hasheesh surcharge +$10 round trip (per car up to 6 people)
• Pickup from countryside hotels: Soma Bay Kempinski and Sheraton +$15 surcharge both ways (per car up to 6 people)

Take with you:

• Passport
• Headdress
• Money for souvenirs
• Personal care products
• Water
• Lunch box (at the hotel reception, explain that you are going on an excursion early in the morning and you need a lunch box, hotels is provide this service for free)
• Comfortable shoes
• Warm clothes for the road (in winter)