Egypt · UNESCO Heritage Sites

8-Hour Abu Simbel Temples Tour from Aswan with Private Guide

8 Hours Round trip from Aswan Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights

01 Explore the Abu Simbel Temples, masterpieces of ancient Egypt
02 Discover the Great Temple of Ramses II and the Temple of Queen Nefertari
03 Learn how the temples were saved from flooding through collaboration with UNESCO
04 Travel from Aswan in a private, air-conditioned vehicle with an expert tour guide

Join this private tour from Aswan to explore the Abu Simbel Temples with an expert tour guide and travel in a private, air-conditioned vehicle. Considered masterpieces of ancient Egypt, these remarkable temples reflect the grandeur and glory of the New Kingdom. Discover the Great Temple of Ramses II and the Temple of Queen Nefertari, and learn about their history and UNESCO-led preservation.

Considered masterpieces of ancient Egypt, these remarkable temples reflect the grandeur and glory of the New Kingdom.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 8 Hours

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

Day 01

Abu Simbel Temples Excursion from Aswan

At 8:00 am, we will pick you up from your hotel in Aswan and drive south to Abu Simbel in an air-conditioned car. The journey will take about 3 hours.
During your visit to Abu Simbel, you will explore the Temples of Abu Simbel. These temples were saved from flooding through a collaboration between the Egyptian government and UNESCO. The Temple of Ramses II is dedicated to four global gods: Ptah, Amun Ra, Ramses II himself, and the return of his sister-in-law.
The Great Temple of Abu Simbel, often called the Ramses II Temple, is an impressive structure. The Temple of Queen Nefertari, also known as the Temple of Hathor, represents a symbolic gathering of Nefertari, Ramses II, Hathor, the sun god's wife, and the Sun God.
You will have approximately 3 hours to explore these temples before returning to Aswan by road.