Egypt · UNESCO Heritage Sites

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

8 Hours Round trip from Abu Simbel Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights

01 Visit the two rock-carved temples of Abu Simbel, masterpieces of ancient Egypt
02 Explore the grand Temple of Ramses II, also known as the Sun Temple of Ramesses II
03 See the Temple of Queen Nefertari and learn its symbolic significance
04 Hear how the Egyptian government and UNESCO saved Abu Simbel from the Nile flood

Drive from Aswan to visit the two rock-carved temples of Abu Simbel on this 8-hour tour. Admire their unique architectural style, considered among the masterpieces of ancient Egypt, and explore the Temple of Ramses II and the Temple of Queen Nefertari. Along the way, learn how the Egyptian government and UNESCO worked together to save these remarkable temples from the Nile flood.

Visit the two temples of Abu Simbel, which are famous for their unique style and are considered masterpieces of ancient Egypt.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 8 Hours

Tour type Private

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Not included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access Not applicable

Cities Aswan, Abu Simbel

Languages Arabic, English, French

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Abu Simbel Temples Excursion from Aswan

Pick up from your hotel in Aswan at 07:30 am by your Egyptologist tour guide, then drive to Abu Simbel.
Visit the two temples of Abu Simbel, which are famous for their unique style and are considered masterpieces of ancient Egypt.
Explore the Temple of Ramses II, dedicated to the four universal gods Ptah, Re-Her-Akhtey, Amun-Re, and to Ramses II himself. This grand temple is also called the Sun Temple of Ramesses II.
Proceed to the Temple of Queen Nefertari, the wife of the Sun God.
Learn about the symbolic references and stories of the two temples from your tour guide before driving back to Aswan.