Egypt · Monuments

8-Hour Abu Simbel Temples Tour from Aswan by Private Vehicle

8 Hours Round trip from Abu Simbel Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Explore the great Abu Simbel Temple, also known as the Sun Temple of Ramesses II
  • 02 Visit the Temple of Queen Nefertari, also called the Temple of Hathor
  • 03 Travel to Abu Simbel in a private air-conditioned vehicle from Aswan
  • 04 Spend about two hours exploring the temples at Abu Simbel

Enjoy a visit to Abu Simbel by private air-conditioned vehicle from Aswan. The two Temples of Abu Simbel, with their unique style, are considered masterpieces of ancient Egypt, including the Temple of Queen Nefertari. This tour gives you time to explore the temples and travel comfortably with breaks along the way.

The two Temples of Abu Simbel, with their unique style, are considered masterpieces of ancient Egypt, including the Temple of Queen Nefertari.

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 No
City Abu Simbel
Languages English, French, Spanish

Day by day

The itinerary

1
Day 01

Early Morning Journey to Abu Simbel Temples

  • Your journey starts between 4:30 in the morning and 9:00 in the morning, and you can choose any departure time within this window.
  • The trip takes 3 hours each way, with about 2 hours inside the temple complex, plus a break in the middle of the journey on both the outbound and return trips.

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Abu Simbel 1 city · 8 Hours

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • Pick-up service from your hotel in Aswan
  • All transfers by a modern air-conditioned vehicle
  • Bottled water during your trip

What's Not Included

  • Entrance fees
  • Tipping
  • Optional activities
  • Personal expenses
  • Tour guide

What to bring

Just bring your passport to obtain a permit for the trip.

Know before you go

Please adhere to punctual departure and return times due to the checkpoint, which does not allow movement or return at certain times.

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
From your place of stay, whether a hotel or a boat
Tour start
Abu Simbel, Aswan Governorate 1211501, Egypt
Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
End of the journey

Your 8 hours finish where they began, in Abu Simbel.

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