Egypt · UNESCO Heritage Sites

Abu simbel day tour from Aswan

8 Hours Round trip from Pickup service provided in Aswan. Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Visit the UNESCO-listed temples of Abu Simbel
  • 02 Travel from Aswan by private air-conditioned vehicle
  • 03 Explore the Temple of Ramses II and the Temple of Queen Nefertari
  • 04 Learn about the temples’ history and symbolism with a professional guide
  • 05 Hear how UNESCO helped save the temples from flooding
  • 06 Enjoy hotel pickup and drop-off in Aswan
  • 07 Spend around 3 hours at Abu Simbel

Discover one of Egypt’s most remarkable ancient sites on this day trip from Aswan to Abu Simbel. Travel south by private air-conditioned vehicle and explore the monumental temples of Ramses II and Queen Nefertari, celebrated for their scale, artistry, and extraordinary setting.

At Abu Simbel, learn how these masterpieces of the New Kingdom reflect the glory of ancient Egypt and how a major UNESCO-backed rescue effort helped save them from flooding. With entrance tickets, hotel pickup and drop-off, and a professional guide included, this tour offers a convenient way to experience a UNESCO-listed treasure in a single day.

The two Temples of Abu Simbel, with their unique style, are considered to be the 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 Not included
Wheelchair access Not applicable
Cities Aswan, Abu Simbel
Languages Arabic, Dutch, English, French, Italian, Spanish

Day by day

The itinerary

1
Day 01

overview

At the early morning Egypt touring expert Tour guide will pick you up from your hotel in Aswan and drive to the south of Aswan which is around 3hrs drive to enjoy Abu Simbel day tour from Aswan by a PRIVATE air-conditioned vehicle.

The two Temples of Abu Simbel, with their unique style, are considered to be the masterpieces of ancient Egypt.

They reflect the glory and grandeur of the new Kingdom. The Egyptian government and UNESCO decided to co-operate in order to save these temples from the flood. The Temple of Ramses II was dedicated to the four universal gods Ptah, Re-Her-Akhtey, Amun-Re, and to Ramesses II himself. The great Abu Simbel temple is also called The Sun Temple of Ramses 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 Ramesses II and that of Nefertari, bring Ramesses II, Nefertari, Hathor and the Sun God together as one. Spend around 3 hours there then take the way back to Aswan 

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Pickup service provided in Aswan. 2 cities · 8 Hours

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • Entrance tickets
  • A professional guide
  • An air conditioned vehicle

What's Not Included

Tipping

Any personal expenses

Know before you go

Prices

  • Single
  • Price per Person US$ 150
  • 2 - 2 Persons
  • Price per Person US$ 90
  • 3 - 5 Persons
  • Price per Person US$ 80
  • 6 - 8 Persons
  • Price per Person US$ 70
  • 9 - 15 Persons
  • Price per Person US$ 60
  • children
  • Price per child US$ 50

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
Pickup service provided in Aswan.
Tour start
Pickup service provided in Aswan.
Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
End of the journey

Your 8 hours finish where they began, in Pickup service provided in Aswan..

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