Egypt · UNESCO Heritage Sites

DAY TRIP TO ABU SIMBEL FROM ASWAN BY FLIGHT

6 Hours Round trip from Pickup service provided. Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights

01 Round-trip flight between Aswan and Abu Simbel
02 Visit the temples of Ramses II and Queen Nefertari
03 Explore a UNESCO-supported heritage site on Lake Nasser
04 Learn the history of the temples with an Egyptologist guide
05 Hotel pickup and drop-off in Aswan included
06 Entrance fees to the Abu Simbel sights included

Fly from Aswan to Abu Simbel for a convenient visit to one of Egypt’s most remarkable archaeological sites. This half-day experience is centered on the monumental temples of Ramses II and Queen Nefertari, relocated with the support of UNESCO to protect them from the rising waters of the Nile.

Spend time exploring these extraordinary rock-cut temples and learning about their history, architecture, and significance before returning by flight to Aswan and transferring back to your hotel.

Fly from Aswan to Abu Simbel for a convenient visit to one of Egypt’s most remarkable archaeological sites.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 6 Hours

Tour type Private

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access Not applicable

Cities Aswan, Abu Simbel

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Trip to Abu Simbel by Flight

Our Representative will pick you up from your hotel in Aswan to fly to Abu Simbel which its main attraction is the great sun temple of Ramses II and the Temple of Queen Nefertari. Both temples were discovered in 1813 it was almost completely covered with sand.Then both temples were moved in 1960 with the help of the Egyptian government and UNESCO to avoid the rising water of the Nile. Ramses II built the temple mostly to honor himself as inside there is a mural depicting his famous victory at Kadesh battle where his army defeated his enemies. On the north of Ramses temple, the Nefertari Temple was built by Ramses II to his favorite wife Queen Nefertari among the other 200 wives and concubines.
After finishing the visit you will fly back to Aswan and then you will be driven back to your hotel.

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map — Round trip from Pickup service provided. 2 cities · 6 Hours

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

Flight ticket Aswan / Abu Simbel / Aswan on Egypt air
Pick up services from your hotel and return
All transfers & transportation by private air-conditioned van
Assistance of our personnel during the day tour
Professional English-speaking Egyptologist guide during tour
Entrance fees to the mentioned sights in Abu Simbel
Bottled water during your trip
Service charges and taxes included in tour price

What's Not Included

Personal spending
Optional activities
Tipping

Know before you go

Childern Policy

Up to 2 years: FREE
Age from 2 and below 6 years: 25% of adult price
Age from 6 up to 11 years: 50% of adult price
Ages 12 and Up: adult price.

Notes :

Children policy is applied to children who share rooms with their parents ( Maximum 1 Child sharing parent's room )
If your tour includes airfare, additional charges for your children may apply.

Payment Policy

Reservations should be made as early as possible to book the desired holiday. Space on a given tour will be secured upon receipt a deposit of 25% of the full price. This payment will be 50% during the Christmas and New Year holidays and on packages including airfare. This deposit counts as part of your final payment. Deposits can be made by bank wire transfer or sent via Western Union or paid using a credit card (Visa or MasterCard). Payment should be received within 7 days of booking.

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