Egypt · UNESCO Heritage Sites

1-Day Abu Simbel Temples Tour from Aswan with UNESCO heritage

1 Day Round trip from Aswan Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights

01 Marvel at the ancient architecture of the Abu Simbel temples
02 Visit the Temple of Ramesses II, also known as the Sun Temple
03 See the Temple of Queen Nefertari, also called the Temple of Hathor
04 Learn how UNESCO and the Egyptian government helped save the temples from flooding

Go on a full-day tour from Aswan to the two famous rock-hewn temples of Abu Simbel on the banks of Lake Nasser. Visit the Temple of Ramesses II, also known as the Sun Temple, and the Temple of Queen Nefertari, also called the Temple of Hathor. Learn about the history, significance, and UNESCO-led preservation of these grand temples from your tour guide.

The Egyptian government and UNESCO decided to cooperate to save these temples from the flooding caused by the dam.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 1 Day

Tour type Private

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Not included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access Yes

Cities Aswan, Abu Simbel

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Abu Simbel Temples Excursion from Aswan

Meet your tour guide at your hotel in Aswan and take a 3-hour drive to Abu Simbel. The two temples of Abu Simbel, with their amazing and unique style, are considered masterpieces of ancient Egypt. They reflect the glory of the New Kingdom. The Egyptian government and UNESCO decided to cooperate to save these temples from the flooding caused by the dam.
Visit the Temple of Ramesses II, also known as the Sun Temple, dedicated to the four major gods - Ptah, Re-Her-Akhtey, Amun-Re, and Ramesses II himself.
Check out the temple of Queen Nefertari, also called the Temple of Hathor, who was the wife of the goddess of motherhood.
Drive back to your hotel in Aswan after the tour.

The route