Thanks Chico + Mariem!
I recently went on a tour to Abu Simbel and it was truly an unforgettable experience! Our tour guide Mariem was incredibly knowledgeable and passionate about the history and significance of the site, and our driver Chico was simply excellent.
The 3 hour drive from Aswan to Abu Simbel can be quite long, but Chico made the journey feel effortless with his expert driving and friendly demeanor. He made sure we were comfortable throughout the journey and even stopped for a rest break halfway through, which was much appreciated.
When we arrived at Abu Simbel, Mariem took us on an amazing tour of the site, sharing fascinating insights and stories about the temples and their significance in ancient Egyptian history. She was patient with our questions and made sure we got the most out of the experience.
Overall, I highly recommend this tour to anyone visiting Aswan. The combination of an excellent driver like Chico and an outstanding guide like Mariem makes for an unforgettable experience. Thank you to the team for a wonderful day!
P.S. I must mention that my only complaint was the lunch add-on for 15 USD per person. Unfortunately, this price was around 5 times more than the listed price in the restaurant for a half-size portion suitable for a child! However, I must clarify that this was not the fault of the team but rather a deal between the tour company and the restaurant. I would suggest that you skip this option and pay for your own lunch instead.
Ziad_A · Apr. 2023 · über Viator
An unforgettable day to celebrate our son’s birthday!
The experience is unforgettable. The history that Egyptians have created over the many centuries can not be forgotten. We had an excellent driver and host for our excursion and will never forget this day. Your driver was patient, courteous and helped us in many ways. We all thankful that we took this tour plan with Viatour.
Victor_K · Apr. 2023 · über Viator
Perfect Abu Simbel
Perfectly organized trip - we took the 7:00 am option and there was no crowd. The vehicle was new and well cleaned, air-conditioned. The driving experience was very good. We were given 2.5 hours, which was the perfect duration for these temples. Definitely will recommend the service!
Plamen and Yoana
PLAMEN_R · Apr. 2023 · über Viator
Great trip, worth the money
Nice trip, and great driver. There was a bit of confusion and delay at the pickup, and the AC broke and couldn't be repaired (he tried hard), but that can happen. We liked it a lot and would recommend it to everyone.
Wilhelm_P · Apr. 2023 · über Viator
Tour guide Samir made...
Tour guide Samir made this trip perfect. He explained history of both temples and drew a map for navigating inside.
Vadim_F · Feb. 2023 · über Viator
Good but can get cheaper locally
Great tour. Abu Simbel is fantastic. You can book a driver to the location from a local hotel for a fraction of the cost of this tour.
Lejon_H · Jan. 2023 · über Viator
Awesome trip
The driver has a great hospitality. Even if you don't add a tour guide option, you can enjoy the trip to Abu Simbel.
Ai_M · Jan. 2023 · über Viator
Expensive uber ride
It was not mentioned that guides are not allowed inside the temple, we were just given a quick rundown on what to expect inside
Antonio_A · Jan. 2023 · über Viator
No megusto para los 380 usd q page
Lo q menos fue es personalizada
Fue un trasporte q llego al as 10 am 1hora tarde, se fue muy rápido
No haBia gia en el furgon
El gia lo recibi en Abu Simbel
No me permitieron almorzar porque tenían que irse rápido estuve 1 hora y media y me tuve que ir rápido porque el transporte estaba apurado
Marcela_V · Jan. 2023 · über Viator
Abu Simbel is a must see
Abu Simbel is a MUST SEE! But we weren't impressed with this tour. It was unclear on where we had to meet our driver in the morning, so we ended up leaving an hour late. Our driver had a second person with him and before leaving the city, picked up a third friend. None of them spoke English and it felt like we were being taken advantage of by paying for people's free rides. Once at Abu Simbel, we didn't feel like our guide provided us with much information and didn't even accompany us to the 2nd temple. I understand that the guides aren't allowed into the two temples, but it seemed like he just dropped us off. Overall unprofessional. And he slept the entire ride home. I highly recommend taking the trip to Abu Simbel, but I wouldn't recommend this tour.
Katherine_B · Jan. 2023 · über Viator