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Abu Simbel Temples Private Full Day Tour from Aswan

Aswan, Egyptby Swenett Tours

  • 8 hours
  • Free cancellation
  • Instant confirmation
  • Private tour
  • Mobile or paper ticket accepted
  • Guide: English, Spanish

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Overview

Start your journey with a convenient pickup between 4:00 a.m. and 9:00 a.m. and travel in comfort in a modern, air-conditioned vehicle on a scenic 3-hour drive through the Sahara Desert. Along the way, enjoy a short break at a desert rest stop and witness the impressive Toshka Project, Egypt’s ambitious desert reclamation and irrigation initiative. Upon arrival at Abu Simbel, you’ll meet your professional Egyptologist guide, who will bring the history of this extraordinary site to life. Explore the Great Temple of Ramses II and the Temple of Queen Nefertari, both masterfully carved into the mountainside around 1300 B.C. Learn the fascinating stories of King Ramses II, his beloved wife Nefertari, and the incredible engineering feat of relocating the entire temple complex in 1964 to protect it from the rising waters of Lake Nasser. This tour blends comfort, culture, and breathtaking history—making it an unforgettable journey into Egypt’s ancient past.

What's included

  • Private transportation
  • Bottled water
  • Egyptologist tour guide (optional)
  • Snacks
  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • All Fees and Taxes
  • Tipping and gratitude

Itinerary

  1. 1

    Stop 1

    2 hours

    Experience one of Egypt’s most impressive ancient masterpieces on a private, door-to-door tour to the Abu Simbel Temples. Travel comfortably in a spacious, air-conditioned modern vehicle , With your expert Egyptologist guide, uncover the stories of Ramses II and Queen Nefertari, and learn how these monumental temples were saved from the rising waters of the Nile. Enjoy an early start to avoid the midday desert heat and explore both temples at a relaxed pace.

Meeting and pickup

Any hotel or accommodation within Aswan city. Please provide your hotel name and address when booking, and we will arrange the pickup accordingly.

hotels at the elephantine island pickup will be from the city (east side ) pyramisa island hotel \ movenpick hotel pickup will be from the city side dock ben ben hotel or any hotel at hessia island pickup will be from batanyoun dock ( the island city dock ) _ Kato dool wellness resort hotel clients kindly meet us down the main road of the village cars can't reach into there coz it's a mountain sandy road

End point

Any hotel or accommodation within Aswan city. Please provide your hotel name and address when booking, and we will arrange the pickup accordingly.

Good to know

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation policy

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

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