Abu Simbel Temples: Private Day Trip from Aswan

Embark on a private day trip from Aswan to the magnificent temples of Abu Simbel. Discover the ancient sandstone sanctuary, with its monumental statues and elaborate carvings. Hassle-free and inclusive of entrance fees and transport.

Duration: 9 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Aswan - Begin with pickup at your hotel or Nile cruise boat in Aswan, and then make the trip to Abu Simbel in a private Car (almost 3 hours’ drive). Upon arrival your guide will show you the world renowned twin temples were originally carved out of the mountainside in the 13th century BC, during the 19th Dynasty reign of the Pharaoh Ramesses II.
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What's Included
  • Bottled water during the tours
  • Qualified Egyptologist tour guide
  • All transfers by private air-conditioned vehicle
  • Pick up services from your hotel in Aswan and return
  • All service charges and taxes
What's Not Included
  • Any extras not mentioned in the itinerary
  • Entrance fees
  • Gratuities
Additional Information

See the magnificent temples of Abu Simbel on a private day trip from Aswan. Explore ancient sanctuaries carved out of the sandstone mountainside, the UNESCO-listed Abu Simbel temples are among Nubia’s most spectacular, with monumental statues and elaborate carvings, but the sites are located far from the beaten path, near the Sudanese border. Visit Abu…

Location
Aswan
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Anna_m
Apr 16, 2023
amazing ancient architecture - Our guide Hassim was friendly, knowledgeable, and obviously proud of his heritage. He made sure we weren’t pestered by vendors and that we got a good price when we did decide to buy things. We were free to marvel at the innovation and artistry of the ancient Egyptians, knowing we were in capable hands. We also appreciated the multiple water bottles they supplied.
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Landilo
Sep 12, 2019
Worth the trip - Nile Holiday Tour Company was dependable; our tour guide Mary was on time (3:00AM) to pick us up in our hotel; she was super nice - sharing her knowledge about the temple and its history, what the writings on the walls were about...really good! She was also kind enough to take awesome pictures.
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Cristina
Sep 19, 2017
We loved Abu Simbel! We did not go... - <p>We loved Abu Simbel! We did not go as early as everybody suggested, instead left Aswan at 7AM, and when we got to Abu Simbel all other tourists were gone and we had the whole temple for ourselves!! It was amazing!! The people very friendly, including our guide Hati.</p>
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Aras_d
Apr 1, 2024
We liked it but we wish we could learn more from our guide. - Ahmet was a good and reliable driver and Mostapha a good guide but we wish we had spent more time talking to him. For organisational reasons guides are not allowed in the temple so you only get the guide's explanations for about 10-15 mind before you enter.
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Joseph
Mar 17, 2018
My wife and I took Abu Simbel tour... - <p>My wife and I took Abu Simbel tour in March 2018. Guide agreed to meet us airport at convenient time. They also returned us to Aswan hotel after the tour. Everything went off without a problem. Guide was very knowledgeable about history and made us feel welcome. Abu Simbel temple is decent ride south of Aswan but well worth it. I would highly recommend.</p>
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Berit_g
Dec 28, 2020
Enough to book a driver - Tour was okay. Guide spoke German very well and explanations were interesting. However, I think next time I would just book a driver. It feels weird to have a guide in the car for 6 hours and only have explanations for 15 minutes before the temple since they are not allowed inside. Abu Simbel is worth it but not as guided tour.
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