Private Day Tour to Abu Simbel Temples from Aswan - Private Tour
- 8–10 hours
- Free cancellation up to 24h before
- 7 languages
- Instant confirmation
Highlights
See the ancient marvel of Abu Simbel on a private day tour from Aswan. Journey southward by private, air-conditioned vehicle as your personal guide shares tales of the 3,400-year-old complex, a masterwork of ancient Egyptian engineering beside Lake Nasser. The two Temples of Abu Simbel , with their unique style, are considered to be the masterpieces of ancient Egypt. The Temple of Ramsses II was dedicated to the four universal gods Ptah, Re-Her-Akhtey, Amun-Re, and to Ramsses II himself. The great Abu Simbel temple is also called The Sun Temple of Ramssess II.The Temple of Queen Nefertari is also Called Temple of Hathor who was the wife of the Sun God so in a symbolic way, the two Temples, that of Ramsses II and that of Nefertari, bring Ramesses II, Nefertari, Hathor and the Sun God together as one. then you will head back Aswan to go back to your hotel.
Inclusions
What's included
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Private tour
- Bottled water
- Private, air-conditioned vehicle.
- Entrace fees to the two temples
- Taxes and service charge.
- All service charges and taxes
- Qualified Egyptologist guide
What's not
- Gratuities
Itinerary
visit the two temples of Abu Simbel
Cancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.
Reviews
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5Great alternative
We were on a cruise but decided to use Viator for this excursion. We were so pleased we did as the price was so much cheaper and when we arrived at Abu Simbel there were no crowds. Our guide was very pleasant and knowledgeable. The road trip was long but comfortable and interesting.
5Abu Simbel private tour November 2025
Had a very good experience. Mohamed worked with our cruise line to manage our pickup and provide his contact information which made that process easy. The 2 drivers got us back and forth safely with no delays. Our guide was terrific. Very knowledgeable and answered all our questions and provided lots of insights about what would see inside both temples at Abu Simbel. Certainly would recommend this company.
5Great Day at the Temples
We had a marvellous day with Mohammed at Abu Simbel… it’s a bit of drive but he gave us so much information on what we would see and answered so many questions about Egypt. We felt completely safe and looked after.
5Egypt Unlimited Aswan to Abu Simbel
Our guide Mustafa was excellent. My wife and I had a private small van, clean and comfortable. We had 2 drivers, one there and one for the return drive. They picked us up at the cruise ship doc, came on board to get us, and were on time. We’d recommend them.
5Abu Simbel is a must see
This was a wonderful trip! Our Egyptologist Mo was very knowledgeable, friendly and entertaining. Our drivers took very good care of us as well. Highly recommend this excursion.
4Worth the long car journey, but our guide was disappointing
Our driver was superb, the journey took 3.5 hours each way, and we felt completely safe the whole time. He managed to avoid potholes and uneven road surfaces very well. Our guide took advantage of the journey to have a nap. He gave us a 20 minute photo lecture in front of the temple, which was informative background to moving the temples, but otherwise he was not very engaging. The temples were amazing, but we felt rushed looking round them so we could meet up with our guide for the return journey. To miss crowds we didn’t leave our hotel in Aswan at 8am, in hindsight 7am would have given us more time at Abu Simbel.
Know before you go
- Pickup
- Pickup is included for everyone.
- Ticket type
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Operated by
- Egypt Unlimited Tours
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Passport name, number, expiry and country is required at time of booking for all participants
How it compares in Aswan
- Its from-price is 12% above the median of the 312 day trips we list in Aswan.
- Its length is typical for the group.
- By number of reviews it ranks 17 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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