re the Abu Simbel side trip offered on the Jewels of Egypt tour - I notice there are two options - by bus or by air. Can you tell me which option most people pick on their tour? Does the tour usually stick together with this side trip? There is a big difference in price of course for the flying, so just planning my budget! : )
Abu Simbel side trip
Re: Abu Simbel side trip
Hi Sarah,
I went on this tour last year and had organised to fly with the travel agent prior to arriving in Egypt and finding out that [b]eveyone[/b] else on the tour was going to go via bus, we only organised to fly because it was optional we weren't sure if anyone else was going - didn't want to miss it!
We did end up changing it to go via bus (after a lot of hard work to get it changed - I don't suggest it)
Make sure you take a pillow or something to keep yourself comfortable in the bus as it is a long bumpy trip.
Re: Abu Simbel side trip
Hello there,
Thanks for your posting regarding the Abu Simbel excursion.
I have to agree with Loza, most people do opt for the Bus to be honest.
a) Its cheaper, especially if you are on a budget
b) You actually get a bit more time there!
I hope this helps?
Amy
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Bus Bus Bus Bus.
Everyone went, everyone slept all the way, except to wake pup the odd time just to look around.
Abu Simbel is Magnificent- once cos they built it, and twice cos they moved it and built it again.
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All of our tour went by bus - a very long journey but you can sleep if you want. I would recommend staying awake though as the scenery is amazing (well if you like that type of scenery).
Have fun!!
Lyn
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Thanks all for your replies. I was secretly hoping most people would go by bus as yes I'd heard too that you get to spend longer there. 4 days till I arrive in Cairo... getting nervous now!