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Private Day Tour to Abu Simbel Temples from Aswan - Private Tour

Recommended by 97% of travelers

Aswan, Egypt

8 to 10 hours (approx.)
Pickup offered
Group discounts
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English

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Overview

Venture towards the border of Sudan on a private day tour from Aswan to the temples of Abu Simbel. These great temples were built by and dedicated to the great Pharaoh Ramses II over 3,000 years ago and are now UNESCO World Heritage Sites. Learn about the rich history of ancient Egypt from your guide as you tour the temples and carvings before heading back to Aswan.

Take a day tour from Aswan to the temples of Abu Simbel
Learn about Ramses II and the ancient Egyptian Empire
All entrance fees and bottled water are included
Enjoy a personalized experience with a private guide and vehicle

What's Included

Hotel pickup and drop-off
Bottled water
Private, air-conditioned vehicle.
Qualified Egyptologist guide
All service charges and taxes
Private tour
Taxes and service charge.
Entrace fees to the two temples

Gratuities

Meeting and Pickup

Pickup points

Select a pickup point

Pickup details

We pick up from all hotels in Aswan, Train Station or Aswan Airport Message us with your pick up location in Aswan.

Itinerary

Abu Simbel Temple Complex

2 hours • Admission Ticket Included

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Wheelchair accessible
Passport name, number, expiry and country is required at time of booking for all participants
Stroller accessible
Service animals allowed

Near public transportation
Transportation is wheelchair accessible
Most travelers can participate
This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate

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Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

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Reviews

4.8

based on 37 reviews

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Diana_W, Mar 2026

We were on a cruise but decided to use Viator for this excursion. We were so pleased we did as the price was so much cheaper and when we arrived at Abu Simbel there were no crowds. Our guide was very pleasant and knowledgeable. The road trip was long but comfortable and interesting.

Abu Simbel private tour November 2025

Mark_W, Nov 2025

Had a very good experience. Mohamed worked with our cruise line to manage our pickup and provide his contact information which made that process easy. The 2 drivers got us back and forth safely with no delays. Our guide was terrific. Very knowledgeable and answered all our questions and provided lots of insights about what would see inside both temples at Abu Simbel. Certainly would recommend this company.

Great Day at the Temples

Marisa_D, Oct 2025

We had a marvellous day with Mohammed at Abu Simbel… it’s a bit of drive but he gave us so much information on what we would see and answered so many questions about Egypt. We felt completely safe and looked after.

Worth the long car journey, but our guide was disappointing

Virginia_P, Mar 2024

Our driver was superb, the journey took 3.5 hours each way, and we felt completely safe the whole time. He managed to avoid potholes and uneven road surfaces very well. Our guide took advantage of the journey to have a nap. He gave us a 20 minute photo lecture in front of the temple, which was informative background to moving the temples, but otherwise he was not very engaging. The temples were amazing, but we felt rushed looking round them so we could meet up with our guide for the return journey. To miss crowds we didn’t leave our hotel in Aswan at 8am, in hindsight 7am would have given us more time at Abu Simbel.

Response from Host, Sep 2024

Thank you for your wonderful review...We are so appreciated for your support, and your positive words about our service means a lot to us, that is what we always aim for. We are so happy that you spent a lovely time in our beloved country with the team of Egypt Unlimited Tours.

Great experience in French

Baptiste_P, Dec 2023

Whalid was a great guide very interesting with a wide knowledge. I would definitely recommend him for a tour.

Rushed, formulaic and missed opportunities

Eddie_O, Mar 2023

Despite being late ourselves due to a misunderstanding if dates, we felt the day was unsafe and formulaic. 1) Our driver frequently drove at 140-150 KPH on 90 KPH desert roads, with frequent heavy braking to avoid other vehicles. 2) Our guide gave a 45 lecture at the start of a 3.5 hour journey and then went to sleep. 3) At the temple...we were hurried (having forgone a break to catch up), given a 10 minute photo lecturer and then our guide went off. 4) It was too far for one temple....a missed opportunity was to fail to join it up with visit to the ASWAN dam and exploration of the numerous geographical and cultural implications of the dam. Felt very rushed with huge missed opportunities along the way.

Response from Host, Mar 2023

Hello Eddie, We feel sorry for you and you are the one booked the travel date even you do not know that we are coming as we called you at your room at 8am and you were sleeping and asked the guide to change the day on spot, that is unacceptable at all. The driver and the guide was waiting you at the reception for almost 50 minutes you been late and we did our best to catch the visit and giving you all the information. Thanks for your review and we are looking to serve you gain in a better way. Thanks

Simply Amazing

tlhdohioaolcom, Dec 2022

The tour was amazing! Our guide was very knowledgeable and he answered all our questions. We would definitely recommend this tour and tour guide.

Excellent tour at Abu Simbel 👍🏻

jessica_f, Oct 2022

Our tour guide name MR. SALEH ARABI is very qualified Egyptologist guide. He also prepare 2 drivers to reach Abu Simbel, and i was very satisfied about it. Best tour in Abu Simbel. Thankyou MR. SALEH ARABI.

Nice trip with good tour operator and guide

Armando_C, Feb 2022

This private tour was better than I expected, it took us only three hours to get there, and the guide was friendly and efficient, the temples are majestic.

Response from Host, Mar 2022

Hello, Thank you for your wonderful review...We are so appreciated for your support, and your positive words, Feelings about our service means a lot to us, that is what we always aim for. We are waiting to serve you again. Thanks EUT Team

Great Quick Trip

Ikeogu_I, Jan 2022

What a great quick trip. Very knowledgeable in a timely manner. I highly recommend this tour no matter the time you have.

Response from Host, Jan 2022

Hello, We are so pleased to hear that you spent a lovely time in our beloved country, Your positive feelings about Egypt means a lot to us, that is what we always aim for. Thank you so much for sharing your views and experience with Egypt Unlimited Tours. Thanks EUT Team

Really wonderful...

Jacek_N, Mar 2021

Really wonderful experience with a great and professional guide. Comfortable transport. Highly recommended!

Great Tour to Abu Simple

Danielbogath, Feb 2020

Excellent Organisation - we got contacted minutes after booking and the pick up was on time. The bus was new and very comfortable. The driver slowed down before speed bumps so we wouldn't shake so much (not allways tge case in egypt ...). The tour guide knew a lot and explained everything about the temples very well! He also gave interesting information on the road and spoke German very well. I would definitvely go with them again :)

Great day out in the sun and sights!

Eric_L, Oct 2019

The tour guides are very considerate and helpful. Highly enjoyable. We had a great time seeing the whole complex after thorough information session. The whole trip was exactly on time and well orchestrated.

Excellent

PierreAlain_R, Apr 2024

Très belle excursion à Abu Simbel. Guide francophone très sympathique et clair dans ses explications. Voiture confortable. Je recommande. Prénom du guide : Marcus

Response from Host, Sep 2024

Très belle journée.

Pierre_P, May 2023

Très belle journée. Qualité du guide et bon chauffeur. Le guide connait très bien tous les sujets et va même au-delà.

Escursione ad Abu Simbel

Patania_S, Aug 2022

Una esperienza culturalmente importante, la guida parlava un discreto italiano. L'organizzazione è stata eccellente, l'autista è venuto a prelevarci fin dentro il battello, il viaggio verso Abu Simbel e ritorno è stato lungo ma comodo. Nel complesso da consigliare.