Tour programs vary, and you can see their descriptions below.
Aswan
Imagine yourself embarking on a private journey deep into history, where one of the greatest wonders of Ancient Egypt awaits you — the Temple of Abu Simbel. Forget about the hustle and noise of large tourist groups; this excursion is designed just for you.Your path leads you to a place where time slows down and the air is filled with anticipation. When you finally reach your destination, an incredible sight opens before you: two majestic temples carved directly into the rock, as if they had grown out of the earth itself. They were built by order of Pharaoh Ramses II to immortalize himself and his beloved wife, Queen Nefertari.
The main temple impresses with its scale. Its façade is adorned with four colossal statues of Ramses II, each more than 20 meters high. Their faces, turned toward the rising sun, hold a wise gaze that has kept the secrets of millennia. Passing through the massive entrance, you step into a grand hall, where stone columns and walls are covered with scenes from the pharaoh’s life and victories. Sunlight streams inside, playing across the ancient frescoes, bringing them to life and creating an atmosphere of magic.
Nearby, as if protected by its mighty neighbor, stands the smaller temple dedicated to the goddess Hathor and Queen Nefertari. Its façade is decorated with graceful statues of the pharaoh and queen, crafted with extraordinary skill. Inside, delicate and refined paintings convey the queen’s beauty and grandeur, filling the space with a sense of peace and reverence.
The uniqueness of a private excursion to Abu Simbel is the opportunity to enjoy every moment without haste. You will be able to fully immerse yourself in the grandeur of this place, its silence, and its powerful energy. You’ll have the time to stand in the shadow of the colossi, feel yourself a part of history, and marvel at how the ancients managed to create such a wonder. This is not just an excursion — it’s a true journey into the past, leaving unforgettable impressions in your memory.
The excursion price includes:
Entrance tickets according to the program;
Accommodation and a breakfast box in a 3★ hotel;
All tickets to attractions listed in the program;
Lunches;
Services of a Russian-speaking guide;
Transportation service within Hurghada
(Areas: El Gouna, Sahl Hasheesh, and Makadi — extra +$10* round trip.
Soma Bay and Safaga — extra +$20* round trip.
*The cost is indicated per booking for up to 6 people. Transfer may be shared).
Optional for an additional fee:
Trip to a Nubian village with a boat ride on the Nile and a crocodile farm;
Visit to the Unfinished Obelisk in the stone quarry dating back to the reign of Queen Hatshepsut.
(The price is determined on site by the guide and only if there is free time available).
What to take with you:
Water
Passport
Lunch box (ordered in advance at the hotel reception)
Snacks for the road (bars, nuts, etc.)
Warm clothes (needed in the bus with air conditioning and during the winter season)
Comfortable shoes
A change of clothes
Head covering
Sunglasses
Sunscreen
Personal hygiene items
Money for excursions and small expenses
Power bank and phone charger
What’s Included in the Excursion Program*
Day 1:
Departure from your Hurghada hotel by a comfortable car around 05:00 (exact time confirmed after booking; the trip to Aswan takes about 8 hours along the direct road with two stops. This route is much more convenient and faster than changing to a train in Luxor and does not depend on the train schedule).
Lunch in Aswan city.
Visit to the Aswan High Dam and the Lotus Monument (built in honor of Egyptian-Soviet friendship).
Boat transfer to Philae Island to visit the Temple of the goddess Isis.
After the program, transfer to the hotel, where you can have dinner and stroll around Aswan’s market on your own.
Overnight stay in an Aswan hotel and free time to explore the city.
Day 2:
Early morning departure around 04:00 towards the most famous temple complex — Abu Simbel, located near the Sudanese border (3 hours by road).
Visit to the Great Temple of Ramses II and the Small Temple of Queen Nefertari.
Return to Aswan around 12:00.
Lunch in Aswan or Luxor (depending on the guide’s decision on site).
Return back to Hurghada around 23:00.
*The sequence of the program may change depending on the guide’s decision and the tourist flow at the attractions.
Additional Information:
Important! If only one adult or one adult with a child is traveling — the cost will be $400 (minimum trip price).
The excursion must be booked at least 2 days in advance. A prepayment of $50 per person is required to reserve the transfer and issue permits (refundable if canceled more than 2 days before the excursion date).
Transfer by a comfortable car with a driver and a Russian-speaking guide.
Passport photos of all participants must be sent in advance for arranging a tourist permit with the tourism police.
Optional add-ons (paid locally if time allows): a trip to a Nubian village with swimming in the Nile and a crocodile farm; or a visit to the Unfinished Obelisk in the ancient quarry from the reign of Queen Hatshepsut (price set on site by the guide).