About this experience
In the morning, your local French-speaking Egyptologist guide will pick you up at your hotel reception. He will accompany you in a private motor boat to La Rive Ouest where there are the 2 sites.
You will start with the Tombs of the Nobles, where you will visit 3 Tombs, then you will take your camels reserved in advance for you to continue to the Monastery of San Simon. It dates from the 5th century and abandoned in the 12th century. Finally you will return to your hotel by your boat. We are different as we are specialized, and our guides are well chosen for their experience, knowledge of the site and linguistic talent in French.
At a glance
- Duration: 4 hr 30 min
- Private experience
Plan your experience
Set aside 4 hr 30 min for the experience itself, with additional time to reach your meeting or pickup point.
Before you go
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
What is included
- A dromedary for each person to go from the Tombs of the Nobles to the Monastery of San Simon.
- A private French speaking Egyptologist Guide
- Tickets from the sites.
- A Private Motor Boat
Not included
- Tip for your guide.
- The tip for the guide of the dromedary
Itinerary and highlights
The site is considered a Mountain which contains 42 tombs dug in the rock. Majorities date from the Pharaonic era, and a few others date from the Greek era. The Ticket today includes the entrance to the 3 tombs: Mekho and Sabini, Siranbout 1, Siranbout 2. There are quite a few scenes which represent daily life, and religious life, in addition to the color of the rock which is a bit rose inside is really remarkable. The tombs that we can visit are located in height, There is a large staircase that leads us to the top or we can hire a dromedary. Very close to the site There is a small village inhabited by Nubians. The site is also located on the West Bank of the Nile, and the best way to visit the Site is by boat.
Meeting and pickup information
- Our French-speaking Egyptologist guide will pick you up to start the excursion at the reception of your hotel.
Languages and tickets
- Mobile Only
Tour operator
- Voyage sur Le Nil
Accessibility and practical details
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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