Egypt · Monuments

1-Day Abu Simbel Temples Tour from Aswan with Egyptian Lunch

1 Day Round trip from Abu Simbel Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Admire the alluring Abu Simbel Temples on the west bank of the Nile River
  • 02 Explore the gigantic rock-cut temple of Ramesses II
  • 03 Visit the smaller temple dedicated to Queen Nefertari and the Goddess Hathor
  • 04 Enjoy an authentic Egyptian lunch in a local restaurant

See the alluring Abu Simbel Temples on this 1-day tour from Aswan and admire the finesse of the gigantic rock-cut temple of Ramesses II on the west bank of the Nile River. Visit the smaller nearby temple dedicated to his wife, Queen Nefertari, and the Goddess Hathor. Enjoy an authentic Egyptian lunch in a local restaurant as you take in one of Egypt's most remarkable ancient sites.

Drive to Abu Simbel village and visit the gigantic Abu Simbel Temple, the rock-cut temple of Ramesses II, built on the west bank of the Nile River, with your Abu Simbel tour guide.

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At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 1 Day
Tour type Private
Activity level Easy
Accommodation Not included
Transport Included
Wheelchair access Not applicable
Cities Aswan, Abu Simbel
Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

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Day 01

Abu Simbel Temples Excursion from Aswan

  • Pick up by your Egyptologist tour guide from your hotel in Aswan.

  • Drive to Abu Simbel village and visit the gigantic Abu Simbel Temple, the rock-cut temple of Ramesses II, built on the west bank of the Nile River, with your Abu Simbel tour guide.

  • Visit the small temple nearby, which is dedicated to the wife of Ramesses, Queen Nefertari, and the Goddess Hathor.

  • Have lunch in a local restaurant.

  • Head back to your hotel in Aswan.

Abu Simbel Temples, the rock-cut temple of Ramesses II, Abu Simbel village

Where this trip takes you

Abu Simbel Temples, the rock-cut temple of Ramesses II, Abu Simbel village

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Abu Simbel 2 cities · 1 Day

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • Pick-up service from your hotel in Aswan and back

  • Transfer by air-conditioned vehicle

  • Entrance fees

  • All taxes and service charges

What's Not Included

  • Extra tickets

  • Gratuities

  • Shopping

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
Aswan, Egypt
Tour start
Abu Simbel, Aswan Governorate, Egypt
Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
End of the journey

Your 1 day finishes where it began, in Abu Simbel.

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