Aswan Tombs Of The Nobles Private Half-Day Tour

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Tour Information

Key Details

  • Mobile Voucher Accepted
  • Hotel pickup Available
  • Duration: 5 Hrs
  • Language:
    English
  • Departure Time :
    8:00 AM
  • Departure Details :
    Your hotel or cruise port in Aswan
  • Return Details :
    Returns to original departure point
  • Cancellation Policy :
    This activity is non-refundable Tours booked using discount coupon codes will be non refundable.

Overview

Enjoy ahalf day tour to the Tombs of the Nobles and Qubbet el-Hawa in Aswan. Just north of Kitcheners Island located the tombs of the Nobles, the governors, the Keepers of the southern gate of Egypt, and other dignitaries of ancient Elephantine island.

Highlights

  • Romantic experience, perfect for couples
  • Small group ensures personal service
  • All entrance fees included
  • All taxes, fuel surcharges and service fees included
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    Your tourguide will pick you up from your hotel in Aswan, and transfer to the Nile side where your motor boat is waiting. Board your boat and cross the Nile to the high cliffs opposite Aswan, just north of Kitcheners Island. A set of stairs cutting across the hill takes you up to the tombs from the Boat landing.The Nobles tombs in Aswan dates mainly from the Old, Middle and New Kingdoms of ancient Egypt and most follow a simple plan, with an entrance hall, a pillared room and a corridor leading to the burial chamber. The tombs provide important vivid wall paintings showing scenes of everyday life details of officials. The tombs are decorated with, hieroglyphic biographies and inscriptions telling of the noblemen's journeys into Africa.

    On top of the hill above the tombs of the Nobles there is a small shrine or tomb of a local sheikh and holy man "Kubbet el-Hawa Translated as "the dome of the wind'. The climb is rewarded with amazing views of Aswan, the Nile River and the surrounding landscape.After finishing, transfer back to your Nile Cruise or hotel in Aswan.

    Inclusions

    Hotel or cruise port pickup and drop-off

    Transport by private vehicle

    Qualified Egyptologist guide

    Private guided tour

    All taxes, fees, and handling charges

    Entry/Admission - Qubbet el-Hawa

    Exclusions

    Personal expenses

    Gratuities

    Additional Info

    Confirmation will be received at time of booking