Description
Aswan is the base. Abu Simbel is the dawn convoy, not a stop added to a Cairo walk. Philae, Elephantine, and a Nubian village fill the other days.
Highlights & Attractions
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Arrive in Aswan — Hotel above the river and a felucca if the wind is kind.
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Philae — The island temple by launch in the morning.
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Elephantine — The island museum and the nilometer.
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Abu Simbel at dawn — The convoy leaves in the dark. The colossi are the reason for the day.
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Nubian village — A boat to the west bank village and a long lunch.
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Kalabsha — The rescued temple on the lake shore.
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Departure — Transfer to Aswan airport.
Itinerary
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DAY 0101
Arrive in Aswan
Hotel above the river and a felucca if the wind is kind.
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DAY 0202
Philae
The island temple by launch in the morning.
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DAY 0303
Elephantine
The island museum and the nilometer.
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DAY 0404
Abu Simbel at dawn
The convoy leaves in the dark. The colossi are the reason for the day.
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DAY 0505
Nubian village
A boat to the west bank village and a long lunch.
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DAY 0606
Kalabsha
The rescued temple on the lake shore.
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DAY 0707
Departure
Transfer to Aswan airport.
Inclusions and exclusions
- Private guide
- Hotels named on the plan
- Breakfast and two dinners
- Private car between sites
- International flights
- Entry tickets unless noted
- Travel insurance
- Sound and light show
Gallery
Rate & accommodation
Standard
- Displayed per person. No payment is taken on this site.
- Room: Double Room
Package 2
- Displayed per person. No payment is taken on this site.
- Room: Single Room
Peak Season
- Displayed per person. No payment is taken on this site.
- Room: Double Room
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