8-Hour Abu Simbel Tour from Aswan with UNESCO Salvage Story

The journey

Trip highlights

• 01 Explore the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Abu Simbel
• 02 Discover two massive rock-cut temples in Nubia near the Sudan border
• 03 Learn about Ramesses II as king, warrior, priest, god, and lover of his time
• 04 Hear the story of the UNESCO Nubian Salvage Campaign

During this private full-day tour, the guide will take you to discover Abu Simbel, a breathtaking historic site comprising two massive rock-cut temples in Nubia near the border with Sudan. Learn about the story of the UNESCO Nubian Salvage Campaign, "the greatest archaeological rescue operation of all time," while exploring one of Egypt's most remarkable archaeological treasures.

Learn about the story of the UNESCO Nubian Salvage Campaign, "the greatest archaeological rescue operation of all time," while exploring one of Egypt's most remarkable archaeological treasures.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 8 Hours

Tour type Private

Activity level Moderate

Accommodation Not included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access Yes

Cities Aswan, Abu Simbel

Languages Arabic, English

Day by day

The itinerary

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Day 01

Day Trip to Abu Simbel from Aswan

Your guide will pick you up from your hotel or Nile cruise at 4:30 am. Join the convoy to Abu Simbel at 5:00 am for the 3-hour drive.

About an hour before reaching Abu Simbel, stop at a cafeteria to use the bathroom or enjoy tea or coffee.

Visit the Abu Simbel Temple for 2 hours.

Drive back to Aswan, stopping at a rest point and watching a mirage, then continue to Aswan for drop-off at your accommodation.

The route

Where you'll travel

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

• Transportation with a modern air-conditioned car or van
• Tour guiding
• Bottled water and biscuits

What's Not Included

• Entrance fees (275 EGP) and personal expenses ($100-150 or equivalent for personal expenses and souvenirs)

What to bring

• Weather-appropriate clothing and light shoes

Know before you go

• Pickup is at 4:00 am.
• There are 3 hours of driving to Abu Simbel and 3 hours of driving back to Aswan, for a total of 6 hours of driving.

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point

Aswan, Aswan Governorate, Egypt

Tour start

Aswan, Aswan Governorate, Egypt

Tour ends at the same location as the start point.