Private tour to the Tombs of The Nobles Copy

Embark on a private half-day tour to explore the fascinating Tombs of the Nobles in Aswan. This journey takes you across the Nile to the high cliffs opposite Aswan, offering a glimpse into the burial places of ancient Egyptian dignitaries. Here’s a detailed itinerary:

**Tour Highlights:**

1. **Pickup and Boat Ride:** Your tour guide will pick you up from your hotel in Aswan and transfer you to the Nile side, where a motorboat awaits. Board the boat and enjoy a scenic ride across the Nile to the high cliffs just north of Kitchener’s Island.

2. **Climb to the Tombs:** Upon arrival, ascend the hill using a set of stairs that leads to the Tombs of the Nobles. The tombs primarily date from the Old, Middle, and New Kingdoms of ancient Egypt.

3. **Exploration of Tombs:** Explore the tombs, each following a simple plan with an entrance hall, a pillared room, and a corridor leading to the burial chamber. Admire the vivid wall paintings, hieroglyphics, and scenes of everyday life depicted on the walls. Learn about the nobles’ lives and journeys into Africa through inscriptions and biographies.

4. **Qubbet el-Hawa Shrine:** Visit the cliff-top domed Qubbet el-Hawa shrine, which offers panoramic views of Aswan, the Nile River, and the surrounding landscape.

5. **Return Journey:** After the exploration, descend from the tombs and return to the boat landing. Your boat will take you back across the Nile.

6. **Conclusion:** Transfer back to your Nile Cruise or hotel in Aswan, concluding your private tour.

This half-day tour provides a unique opportunity to delve into the history and culture of ancient Egypt, offering a glimpse into the lives of the nobles through the well-preserved tombs and their captivating wall paintings.