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Abu Simbel Temples Day Tour: Private Luxury Journey from Aswan
4.4
12 Ratings
Abu Simbel
Embark on a private luxury journey from Aswan to Luxor for a full-day tour of the magnificent Abu Simbel temples. Learn about their history, deities, and the incredible relocation process. Hotel pickup and drop-off included.
Embark on a private luxury journey from Aswan to Luxor for a full-day tour of the magnificent Abu Simbel temples. Learn about their history, deities, and the incredible relocation process. Hotel pickup and drop-off included.
Duration:
9 minutes
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Abu Simbel - The Abu Simbel temples are two massive rock temples at Abu Simbel, a village in Aswan Governorate, Upper Egypt, near the border with Sudan. They are situated on the western bank of Lake Nasser, about 230 km southwest of Aswan.
- Abu Simbel Temple Complex - The Abu Simbel temples are two massive rock temples at Abu Simbel, a village…
- Abu Simbel - The Abu Simbel temples are two massive rock temples at Abu Simbel, a village in Aswan Governorate, Upper Egypt, near the border with Sudan. They are situated on the western bank of Lake Nasser, about 230 km southwest of Aswan.
- Abu Simbel Temple Complex - The Abu Simbel temples are two massive rock temples at Abu Simbel, a village in Aswan Governorate, Upper Egypt, near the border with Sudan. They are situated on the western bank of Lake Nasser, about 230 km southwest of Aswan.
What's Included
- Private tour
- Tour guided by a qualified Egyptologist and photographer
- Transportation in a first-class luxury car with air conditioning
- Complimentary bottles of water provided
- Convenient hotel pickup and drop-off service
- Private tour
- Tour guided by a qualified Egyptologist and photographer
- Transportation in a first-class luxury car with air conditioning
- Complimentary bottles of water provided
- Convenient hotel pickup and drop-off service
What's Not Included
- Gratuities (recommended) for guide and driver
- Entry fees of sightseeing.
- Gratuities (recommended) for guide and driver
- Entry fees of sightseeing.
Additional Information
Travel approximately 140 miles (230 kilometers) from Aswan to Luxor in a private vehicle for a full-day tour of Abu Simbel temples. Learn about the temples’ history, the deities they are devoted to, and how they were moved in the 1960s to avoid being flooded by the Aswan Dam. Tours are available in several languages….
Travel approximately 140 miles (230 kilometers) from Aswan to Luxor in a private vehicle for a full-day tour of Abu Simbel temples. Learn about the temples’ history, the deities they are devoted to, and how they were moved in the 1960s to avoid being flooded by the Aswan Dam. Tours are available in several languages.
• Full-day tour from Aswan to Abu Simbel
• Private driver/tour guide
• Comprehensive tour of temples included
• Hotel pickup and drop-off included
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- There is an extra ticket to take photos inside the two temples,it costs 300 Egyptian pounds.
- No guiding inside the two temples .
- This is a private tour/activity.
- Only your group will participate
Location
Abu Simbel
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.4
(12 Ratings)
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S1535cjaleksandram
Dec 16, 2023
Amazing location - This is one attraction that is very hard to get to, but it is absolutely worth it.
The roads are a bit tricky and it’s far away from everything but it is a once in a lifetime experience.
There are options to book your tourguide for additional tours in Aswan and along the way.
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Trail29230681132
Dec 16, 2023
The best Abu Simbel tour!! - On the first day, we were picked up at the hotel exactly at 4:30 as promised, so we departed for Abu Simbel without any worries.
Our guide, Mo, loves Japan and teaches Japanese at school, so he speaks very good Japanese!
The round trip from the hotel to Abu Simbel took about 7 hours, and we even had a toilet break on the way.
When we arrived at Abu Simbel, he told us about the history of the temple in detail and took many photos in the best positions.
Mo is good at taking photos!
We were treated to a popular Egyptian breakfast, and on the way back, we stopped at a traditional Nubian village in Aswan. There we could take photos with a baby crocodile and were treated to delicious hibiscus tea.
He also took us to a shop that makes real papyrus, and taught us how to make papyrus with a demonstration. It was a valuable experience! There are real and fake papyrus, and the fake ones tear easily, so if you want the real thing, please ask Mo.
Our driver, Bitar, was also very kind and cute, and drove safely.
I'm looking forward to the Fira Temple, the High Dam, and the Obelisk on the second day!
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Sergio_u
Aug 19, 2023
Abu Simble with Dr. Mo - Great experience with Dr. Mo tours after very bad ones in Cairo. Everything was on time and I had a very experienced guide for myself that explained the two temples with details. The place is stunning and completely worth the 3 hour back and forth.
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Snehal_s
Aug 30, 2022
A great way to see Abu Simbel - This was a great way to see Abu Simbel from Aswan. The driver and guide were both excellent. Pick up times were flexible, unlike other companies, so we could enjoy breakfast at our hotel first. Since we started later, we reached Abu Simbel midday and had the site completely to ourselves. It was hotter, but worth it. Highly recommended.
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Qian0502
Jan 24, 2022
Great and informative tour - Lifetime experience. The driver picked up at our hotel at 5am sharp . He is a very skilled driver and voided quite a few terrible road conditions .He made us feel safe . He also pointed some interesting sites on the way to Abu Simbel Temple and gave us some ideas about how to spend days in Aswan .
When we arrived in Abu Simbel Temple . Our tour guide has already there to welcome us . His name is Wali he is from there . So he knows the area inside and out .We learned a lot from him .
I highly recommended this tour to anyone .
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Elizabeth
Dec 2, 2020
Excellent Experience - Excellent overall tour. From the driver (Magdi) to the guide (Adel) we were in good hands the entire time. We selected this tour company for their flexibility with times - it was great to sleep-in and not have to worry about waking up early to head from Aswan to Abu Simbel.
Once there, we had the whole site to ourselves. Adel was perfect - he shared just the right amount of information...not too much, and not too little. He fit perfectly with our touring style, and was comfortable walking and talking, unlike some guides that stand in one place and talk...and talk...and talk.
Communication from this tour company was great as well. We were so happy to see such a magnificent site with such a competent company. Definitely recommended.
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Regvillanueva
Dec 21, 2019
Grateful I found “ I like Egypt Tours” company. - I’m grateful I found this tour! They followed exactly as per tour description. Dr Mohammed is very experienced and knowledgeable tour guide. ( He is actually a descendant of Ramses II ) You will look forward to hear his commentary on each sites you will visit. No dull moments! ( some tour guides will remind you have a jetlag haha! but not Dr Mohammed ) He will give you enough free time to walk around the sites.
Abu Simbel tour is unforgettable, I wish it can be longer but I have limited time since I still have Aswan day tour in the afternoon.
For our lunch, we went to a local restaurant and it’s amazing! You should order the grilled chicken too.
If you want comfort, convenience, hassle free and trust worthy company, you should book with them too.
I will be back again with my friends for sure and will book with them again.
Our driver Mr Abdul is a professional driver, fun and engaging.
Here’s the best part.. They also helped me get a data for my phone! Alleluia! you know internet is life!
PS.
I also booked for transfer of private luxury car from Aswan to Luxor, also tour in Luxor for Sunrise Hot air balloon ride and Luxor day tour ( East and West Banks ).
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Damyrick316
Oct 8, 2019
Amazing - The most amazing tour that I have had in all my travels . The way his team was so selfless and paid attention to detail is remarkable. Thank you for taking care of us and ensuring that we always had a smile !
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Christina
Apr 24, 2019
UH-MAZE-ING (amazing) - Dr. Mohamed is a wonderful guide! He is very punctual and organized our tour so we would have the best experience. His knowledge of Egyptian history is impressive and he invited us to ask questions. Also, he is very patient and not only offered to take pictures for us but insisted on it. My friends and I are very satisfied. I wholly recommend this tour—especially with Dr. Mohamed as a guide!
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Neil_d
Nov 26, 2023
don't walk away RUN - the tour operator did not bother to show up. I flew in from Cairo and was left alone. I called them and they said I needed to send them passport info witch I did but they said they didn't get it. and then emailed me the day before after I emailed every tour I had booked and said that I will have NO access to email or my American phone once I left. I had no response from dr. mo. Then they said it takes 24hours to get a pass and could do nothing for me. This is a total lie as it only took me 20 minuets to get a free pass and I do not speak the language was told they would refund my money and now viator is refusing to do so. I had 7 or 8 tours all booked with viator 5 were great 1 was able to make a few changes on the fly and was great and 1 no show that lied about everything and no help from viator resolving the problem.
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