Base Accommodation (Standard)
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$265
Per Person in Double Room
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Day Tours and Excursions
Full Day Abu Simbel Tour from Aswan
Book the best Abu Simbel tour from Aswan. Enjoy private AC transport, an expert Egyptologist, and hotel pickup. Visit Ramses II Temples at the best price!
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Tour Category
Historical & Heritage Tours
Max travelers
10 people
Languages
English
About this tour
Journey deep into the sun-drenched borderlands of southern Egypt to discover the ultimate symbol of Pharaonic ego and architectural absolute grandeur with our Full Day Abu Simbel Tour from Aswan. Have you ever wondered what it looks like when a king carves his own living legacy straight into the heart of a solid mountain? Situated right on the shores of Lake Nasser, the twin temples of Abu Simbel stand as a breathtaking declaration of power by Ramesses II, built to strike awe into the hearts of all who entered ancient Egypt. Your adventure begins with a smooth, private ride across the pristine Nubian Desert, arriving at a site that successfully defied the rise of modern waters. Stand in absolute silence before the main temple's facade, where four colossal, 20-meter-tall statues of Ramesses II keep watch over the desert landscape. Beside it, explore the equally exquisite, deeply romantic temple dedicated to his beloved Queen Nefertari. Beyond the historic military victories and divine carvings, your private expert Egyptologist will reveal the details of the miraculous 1960s UNESCO engineering operation that saw these massive stone structures perfectly disassembled and moved 65 meters higher up the cliffside.
Highlights
- - Visit the remarkable Abu Simbel Temples, masterpieces of ancient Egypt
- - Explore the Temple of Ramses II, also known as the Sun Temple
- - Discover the Temple of Queen Nefertari, dedicated to Hathor
- - Enjoy a comfortable private tour with door-to-door transfers
Included / Excluded
Included
- - Pick up service from your hotel in Aswan and return.
- - Professional English-speaking Egyptologist guide.
- - Entrance fees to the mentioned historical places.
- - All transfers by a modern air-conditioned vehicle.
- - Bottled water on board your vehicle.
- - All service charges and taxes.
Excluded
- - Any extras not mentioned in the program.
- - Tipping.
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Frequently asked questions
How long is the travel time from Aswan to Abu Simbel?
The overland driving distance between Aswan and Abu Simbel is approximately 3 hours each way via a well-maintained desert highway. A typical tour includes roughly 6 hours of round-trip transport and 2 to 3 hours of dedicated exploration time at the temples, making it an immersive 8 to 9-hour day trip.
Why are departures for this tour scheduled so early in the morning?
Most overland tours depart Aswan between 4:00 AM and 5:00 AM. This early start is highly strategic for two major reasons:
It allows you to arrive at the site during the cooler morning hours before the intense desert heat sets in.
It ensures you get back to Aswan by early afternoon, leaving you plenty of time to catch an onward flight or board your Nile cruise ship before it sets sail.