6-Hour Abu Simbel Temples Tour from Aswan with Private Car

The journey

Trip highlights

• 01 Explore the magnificent Temple of King Ramesses II at Abu Simbel
• 02 Visit the spectacular Temple of Queen Nefertari, also called the Temple of Hathor
• 03 Travel from Aswan in a private air-conditioned vehicle
• 04 Enjoy the flexibility to customise your itinerary further to suit your interests

Experience the glory and grandeur of the New Kingdom on a visit to the two temples of Abu Simbel from Aswan. Explore the Temple of King Ramesses II and the Temple of Queen Nefertari, both known for their unique architectural styles. Travel in a private air-conditioned vehicle and discover these magnificent monuments in comfort.

Experience the glory and grandeur of the New Kingdom on a visit to the two temples of Abu Simbel from Aswan.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 6 Hours

Tour type Private

Activity level Moderate

Accommodation Not included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access Yes

Cities Aswan, Abu Simbel

Languages Dutch, English, French, German, Italian, Spanish

Day by day

The itinerary

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Day 01

Private Abu Simbel Temples Excursion from Aswan

• Enjoy a convenient pick-up in a private air-conditioned car and transfer to Abu Simbel.
• Once in the car, your guide will inform you about all the upcoming stops of the trip.
• Relish the glory of the magnificent Sun Temple of Ramesses II.
• Visit the spectacular Temple of Queen Nefertari.
• Travel back in comfort to your hotel.
• Customise your itinerary further to suit your interests, as Aswan has much to see, eat, and buy.

The route

Where you'll travel

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

• Pick-up service from and back to your hotel in Aswan
• Entrance fees to the temples
• All transfers by a modern air-conditioned vehicle
• All service charges and taxes
• Abu Simbel tour guide

What's Not Included

• Any extras not mentioned in the program
• Tipping

Know before you go

• The Egyptian government and UNESCO decided to cooperate to save these temples from floods.
• The Great Temple is also known as the Sun Temple of Ramesses II.
• The Temple of Ramesses II was dedicated to the four universal gods: Ptah, Re-Her-Akhtey, Amun-Re, and Ramesses II himself.
• The Temple of Queen Nefertari, the Sun god's wife, is also called the Temple of Hathor.
• Symbolically, the two temples of Ramesses II and Nefertari bring Ramesses II, Nefertari, Hathor, and the Sun God together as one.

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point

Aswan, Egypt

Tour start

Aswan, Aswan Governorate, Egypt

Tour ends at the same location as the start point.