Egypt · Monuments

9-Hour Abu Simbel Temples Tour from Aswan with Egyptologist Guide

9 Hours Round trip from Abu Simbel Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights

01 Explore the two rock temples of Abu Simbel, masterpieces of ancient Egypt
02 Discover the Temple of Ramses II dedicated to Ptah, Re-Her-Akhtey, Amun-Re, and Ramses II himself
03 Visit the Temple of Queen Nefertari, also known as the Temple of Hathor
04 Admire a beautiful temple complex carved into a solid rock cliff in southern Egypt

Visit the beautiful Abu Simbel temple complex, carved into a solid rock cliff in southern Egypt near the second cataract of the Nile River. Explore the two rock temples of Abu Simbel, renowned for their remarkable archaeological structure and beauty. This 9-hour tour from Aswan offers a fascinating look at one of ancient Egypt's greatest masterpieces.

Proceed to visit the two temples of Abu Simbel and discover their unique style, considered masterpieces of ancient Egypt that reflect the glory and grandeur of the New Kingdom.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 9 Hours

Tour type Private

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Not included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access Not applicable

Cities El Kharga, Aswan, Abu Simbel

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Abu Simbel Temples Exploration

Pick up from your hotel in Aswan by your tour guide/representative in a private air-conditioned vehicle.
Proceed to visit the two temples of Abu Simbel and discover their unique style, considered masterpieces of ancient Egypt that reflect the glory and grandeur of the New Kingdom.
Explore one rock temple, called the Temple of Ramses II, dedicated to the four universal gods Ptah, Re-Her-Akhtey, Amun-Re, and to Ramses II himself.
Visit the Temple of Queen Nefertari, also called the Temple of Hathor, who was the wife of the Sun God.

The route