Abu Simbel Temples Private Full Day Tour from Aswan
- 8–9 hours
- Free cancellation up to 24h before
- 2 languages
- Instant confirmation
Highlights
Start your journey with a convenient pickup between 4:00 a.m. and 9:00 a.m. and travel in comfort in a modern, air-conditioned vehicle on a scenic 3-hour drive through the Sahara Desert. Along the way, enjoy a short break at a desert rest stop and witness the impressive Toshka Project, Egypt’s ambitious desert reclamation and irrigation initiative. Upon arrival at Abu Simbel, you’ll meet your professional Egyptologist guide, who will bring the history of this extraordinary site to life. Explore the Great Temple of Ramses II and the Temple of Queen Nefertari, both masterfully carved into the mountainside around 1300 B.C. Learn the fascinating stories of King Ramses II, his beloved wife Nefertari, and the incredible engineering feat of relocating the entire temple complex in 1964 to protect it from the rising waters of Lake Nasser. This tour blends comfort, culture, and breathtaking history—making it an unforgettable journey into Egypt’s ancient past.
Inclusions
What's included
- Private transportation
- Bottled water
- Egyptologist tour guide (optional)
- Snacks
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- All Fees and Taxes
What's not
- Tipping and gratitude
Itinerary
Experience one of Egypt’s most impressive ancient masterpieces on a private, door-to-door tour to the Abu Simbel Temples. Travel comfortably in a spacious, air-conditioned modern vehicle , With your expert Egyptologist guide, uncover the stories of Ramses II and Queen Nefertari, and learn how these monumental temples were saved from the rising waters of the Nile. Enjoy an early start to avoid the midday desert heat and explore both temples at a relaxed pace.
Cancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.
Reviews
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Know before you go
- Pickup
- Pickup is included for everyone.
- Ticket type
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Operated by
- Swenett Tours
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
How it compares in Aswan
- Its from-price is 37% below the median of the 312 day trips we list in Aswan.
- Its length is typical for the group.
- By number of reviews it ranks 78 of 312.
- The operator lists free cancellation on it.
About Aswan
Aswan is Egypt's serene southern city on the Nile, where feluccas glide between granite islands, Nubian villages and palm-fringed riverbanks.
The Nile is at its most beautiful here, broken by granite boulders and green islands. Elephantine Island holds ruins of ancient temples and colourful Nubian villages, Kitchener's Island is covered by a botanical garden, and on the west bank the Tombs of the Nobles are cut into the cliffs of Qubbet el-Hawa, while the domed Mausoleum of the Aga Khan stands on a desert hill further south.
Top-ranked sights in Aswan: Abu Simbel Temples, Philae Temple (Temple of Isis), Aswan High Dam.
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