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Nobles Tombs of Aswan and St Simon Monastery
Aswan
Important Information
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Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
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Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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infant seats' are available upon request.
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
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Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
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This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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Embark on a captivating journey with a representative for an excursion in Aswan. Journey to the Tombs of the Nobles, known as Qubat El Hawa, which dates back to the old and middle Kingdoms. These tombs reveal a simple yet intriguing layout, housing an entrance hall, a pillared room, and a corridor to the burial chamber. Adorned with vivid wall paintings depicting ancient Egyptian daily life, they stand as masterpieces of art. Your next stop is the St. Simeon Monastery on Elephantine Island offering a unique glimpse into history. Your adventure concludes with a return to your hotel, leaving you with memories of Egypt's wonders.
Highlights
5 hours and 45 minutes
Offered in Arabic (العربية) & 4 Others
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
5 hours and 45 minutes
Offered in Arabic (العربية) & 4 Others
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Air-conditioned vehicle
All Fees and Taxes
A Specialized Guide
Nobles Tombs of Aswan and St Simon Monastery
Aswan
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Embark on a captivating journey with a representative for an excursion in Aswan. Journey to the Tombs of the Nobles, known as Qubat El Hawa, which dates back to the old and middle Kingdoms. These tombs reveal a simple yet intriguing layout, housing an entrance hall, a pillared room, and a corridor to the burial chamber. Adorned with vivid wall paintings depicting ancient Egyptian daily life, they stand as masterpieces of art. Your next stop is the St. Simeon Monastery on Elephantine Island offering a unique glimpse into history. Your adventure concludes with a return to your hotel, leaving you with memories of Egypt's wonders.
Highlights
5 hours and 45 minutes
Offered in Arabic (العربية) & 4 Others
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
5 hours and 45 minutes
Offered in Arabic (العربية) & 4 Others
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Air-conditioned vehicle
All Fees and Taxes
A Specialized Guide
Itinerary
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Aswan
Embark on a captivating journey with a representative for an enchanting Aswan excursion. Explore Tombs of the Nobles, dating back to the old and middle kingdoms, then discover St. Simeon Monastery
Departing from Aswan Hotels to The Nobles Tombs estimates 30 minutes.
30 minutes
2
Qubbet el-Hawa
Perched on the high sandstone cliffs of the Nile’s West Bank, Qubbet el-Hawa (The Dome of the Wind) serves as the eternal resting place for the powerful governors and high-ranking officials of ancient Elephantine. Spanning from the Old Kingdom through the Roman period, this site offers a fascinating contrast to the royal burials of Luxor.
2 hours
3
Monastery of St. Simeon
Explore the 7th-century Monastery of St. Simeon, one of Egypt’s largest and best-preserved Coptic desert monuments. This impressive mud-brick fortress offers a unique look into monastic life, featuring a two-level basilica and well-preserved living quarters for over 1,000 monks
2 hours
4
Aswan
Your adventure concludes with a return to your hotel, leaving you with memories of Egypt's wonders.
Estimated arrival back to Aswan Hotels is 45 minutes.
