Egypt · Archaeology

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 splendid Abu Simbel Temples on the shore of Lake Nasser
02 Admire vast rock relief figures of Ramses II and Nefertari
03 See painted battle scenes and gigantic sculptures inside the temples
04 Visit the Temple of Hathor with murals and pillars of Hathor and Nefertari
05 Learn how the temples were relocated piece by piece to save them from flooding

Visit the splendid Abu Simbel Temples, two massive rock-cut temples on the shore of Lake Nasser, on this 9-hour tour from Aswan. Discover the history of this remarkable archaeological site as you admire the vast rock reliefs of Ramses II and Nefertari, painted battle scenes, and magnificent halls lined with gigantic sculptures. The experience also includes the Temple of Hathor and the nearby visitor centre, where you will learn about the extraordinary relocation of the temples to protect them from flooding.

Learn how these giant structures were dismantled and then reassembled piece by piece.

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 Aswan, Abu Simbel, Lake Nasser

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Abu Simbel Temples and Lake Nasser Excursion

Pick up by your Egyptologist tour guide at around 4:00 am from your hotel in Aswan.
After a roughly three-hour drive, arrive at the Abu Simbel Temples on the western bank of Lake Nasser.
Discover the vast rock relief figures of Ramses II and his wife Nefertari.
Appreciate the relics of Abu Simbel and observe the painted battle scenes and gigantic sculptures of Ramses that line the halls.
Head further inside to the Temple of Hathor and see the murals and pillars engraved with images of the goddess Hathor and Nefertari, Ramses II's beloved wife.
Go to the nearby visitor centre that documents the temples' relocation.
Learn how these giant structures were dismantled and then reassembled piece by piece. This incredible feat of engineering has protected the temples from flooding.
Drive back to Aswan.