Trip Summary

Enjoy Abu Simbel Tour from Aswan by private air-conditioned vehicle. Duration: 8-9 hours. Type: Private Tour. Run: Every Day.

  • 8 - 9 hours

Enjoy Abu Simbel Tour from Aswan by private car. Early in the morning, leave Aswan to visit the rock-cut temple of Ramesses II on the west bank of the Nile at Abu Simbel, the greatest of the seven rock-cut temples constructed in Nubia and one of the most impressive monuments in Egypt.

Why you’ll love this…

  • Marvel at the giant, world-famous rock-cut temples of Abu Simbel on a comprehensive day trip
  • Learn the epic history and engineering legends of Ramesses II from a local expert tour guide
  • Experience authentic Nubian hospitality and savor a rich, flavorful lunch blending African and
  • Middle Eastern culinary traditions
  • Enjoy a seamless day with hassle-free round-trip transport from Aswan included

Important To Know

  • Know in advance: The tour itinerary and timing are guidelines and may vary slightly based on local traffic, weather, or operational schedules.
  • This is a 100% private ground tour tailored exclusively for your group, providing complete flexibility and personalized pacing without a fixed group schedule.
  • Remember to bring: Lightweight, comfortable clothing, a sun hat, sunglasses, and high-factor sunscreen for the desert heat.
  • A bottle of water to stay hydrated throughout the tour.
  • Local currency (Egyptian Pounds) for personal expenses, souvenirs, or tipping.

Duration: 8 - 9 hours

Type: Private Tour
Run: Every Day

Summer Time (May-Sep): From 04:00 am To 08:00 am
Winter Time (Oct-Apr): From 05:00 am To 08:00 am

Expedition Egypt tour guide will pick you up from your hotel in Aswan or your Nile Cruise (holding a sign with your name) to start your Abu Simbel tour by a private air-conditioned vehicle. It is about 3.5 hours one-way drive from Aswan to Abu Simbel. The temple was discovered by Burckhardt in 1813 and entered by Giovanni Belzoni in 1817. During the construction of the Aswan High Dam in the 1960s, an international effort moved the huge cliff-cut temple and the Small Temple to higher ground, making this site one of Egypt's most famous monuments.

The temple was called Hut Ramesses, "The Temple of Ramesses, Beloved of Amun." The massive facade of the main temple is dominated by four seated colossi of Ramesses, among the tallest in Egypt. The Great Temple of Abu Simbel was constructed to face east so that the sun's rays illuminate the facade at sunrise. To the north, a smaller temple was built in honor of Queen Nefertari and the goddess Hathor.

At the end of your Abu Simbel tour, you will be driven back to your hotel or Nile Cruise in Aswan.

Important Cruise Note: For those staying on a Nile cruise, departure should be at 04:00 am in summer and 05:00 am in winter, then back on the boat by 13:00 (Nile cruises usually sail from Aswan by 13:00).

Required details during booking: Photo copy of passports, Aswan hotel name and address.

NB: Confirmation will be received within 24 hours of booking.

Price quotes are in US dollars per person:
$200 One person traveling alone.
$145 From 2 to 3 persons.
$135 From 4 to 6 persons.

Children Policy:
0 - 5.99 Free of charge.
6 - 11.99 pay 60% of tour price.
12+ pay full tour price as per adult person.

Frequently Asked Question:
Q: How to book?
A: To reserve the activity, choose the date and complete the form. You will receive your confirmation immediately.

Free cancellation: Free cancellation up to 48 hours before the activity starts.

Highlights

Private Abu Simbel day trip from Aswan.
Visit the Great Temple of Ramesses II and the Temple of Nefertari.
Comfortable private air-conditioned vehicle and expert guide.
Round-trip transfer from Aswan hotel or Nile Cruise.
Daily departures with seasonal early-morning timings.

Tour Route

  1. Aswan
  2. Abu Simbel
  3. Aswan
  1. Aswan
  2. Abu Simbel Temples
  3. Aswan

Day-by-Day Itinerary

Day 1

Abu Simbel Day Tour

Your day begins with a convenient early morning pickup directly from your hotel reception or Nile cruise dock in Aswan. Travel comfortably through the scenic desert landscape in a modern, private air-conditioned vehicle. Upon arrival at Abu Simbel, your local expert tour guide will lead you through the grand complex, starting with the Great Temple of Ramesses II, famous for its four towering seated figures, and continuing to the elegant Temple of Hathor, dedicated to Queen Nefertari. You will have ample time to marvel at the intricate interior reliefs, battle carvings, and the sanctuary chambers. Following your temple exploration, you will be escorted to a local Nubian restaurant to savor a traditional lunch. Indulge in authentic regional specialties, including slowly simmered Tagines cooked in classic conical clay pots alongside freshly baked breads and rich, spiced meats. After a memorable day of history and cultural dining, your private vehicle and driver will smoothly transport you back to Aswan for an afternoon drop-off at your original pickup point.

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What's Included — and What's Not

The price includes

  • Pick up service from your Hotel or Nile Cruise and return.
  • Certified professional tour guide.
  • Private air-conditioned vehicle.
  • Entrance fees.
  • Bottled water.
  • All service charges and taxes.

Not included

  • Any extra not mentioned in the itinerary.
  • Lunch, if required.
  • Tipping (gratuities for your tour guide and driver).

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