Egypt · UNESCO Heritage Sites

12-Hour Abu Simbel Tour from Aswan with Ramses II and Nefertari

12 Hours Round trip from Aswan Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights

01 Visit the Great Temple of the Sun of Ramses II at Abu Simbel
02 Explore the Temple of Queen Nefertari
03 Learn how the temples were relocated in 1960 with UNESCO's help
04 Discover one of the masterpieces of ancient Egypt

Sign up for this incredible excursion from Aswan to visit Abu Simbel, considered one of the masterpieces of ancient Egypt. Explore its most significant highlights, including the Great Temple of the Sun of Ramses II and the Temple of Queen Nefertari, and learn how these remarkable monuments were preserved with the help of UNESCO. This journey offers a memorable look at one of Egypt's most extraordinary archaeological sites.

They were later moved in 1960 with the help of the Egyptian government and UNESCO to avoid the rising waters of the Nile.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 12 Hours

Tour type Shared

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Not included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access No

Cities Aswan, Abu Simbel

Languages Arabic, English, French, German, Italian, Portuguese, Spanish

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Abu Simbel Temples Excursion from Aswan

Your tour guide will pick you up from your hotel in Aswan in a private air-conditioned car and drive you to Abu Simbel. The journey from Aswan to Abu Simbel takes about three hours by road.
You will enjoy the Abu Simbel area and its main attractions: the Great Temple of the Sun of Ramses II and the Temple of Queen Nefertari. Both temples were discovered in 1813 and were completely covered in sand. They were later moved in 1960 with the help of the Egyptian government and UNESCO to avoid the rising waters of the Nile. Ramses II built the temple largely to honour himself, and inside there is a fresco depicting his famous victory at the Battle of Kadesh, where his army defeated his enemies. It is considered one of the masterpieces of ancient Egypt and also an astronomical miracle, as the sun passes twice a year over the face of King Ramses II - once on the king's birthday and again on the day of his coronation.
After completing the visit, you will be escorted back to your hotel in Aswan in your air-conditioned vehicle.