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Round-Trip Transfer from Aswan to Abu Simbel

Aswan, Egypt

9 hours (approx.)
Pickup offered
Group discounts
Offered in: English

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Overview

The UNESCO-listed temples of Abu Simbel 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 Simbel as a hassle-free day trip from Aswan, on a 9-hour private tour that includes entrance fees and transport by air-conditioned vehicle. Choose from several departure options at time of booking.

9-hour, private Abu Simbel tour
Round-trip transport from Aswan
Entrance fees included
Led by a qualified Egyptologist
Private guide is operated with just your party and a guide/driver

What's Included

Round-trip private transfer between Aswan and Abu Simbel
Hotel, Nile Cruise, or Aswan Airport pickup and drop-off
Modern air-conditioned vehicle
Professional, experienced driver
Bottled mineral water
All service charges and taxes

Any extras not mentioned in the itinerary
Entrance fees to Abu Simbel Temples
Egyptologist tour guide Service
Tipping (optional)

Meeting and Pickup

Pickup points

Select a pickup point

Pickup details

* Your driver will be waiting for your arrival by Your Aswan hotel EXIT GATE

Itinerary

Begin with pickup at your Aswan hotel or Nile River cruise boat, then make the trip to Abu Simbel in a private car. Hear stories about life ancient Egypt as you drive through the southern desert, paralleling the path of the dammed Nile River.

Upon arrival in Abu Simbel, explore the archeological site with your guide: make your way to the Great Temple of Ramses II, which is dedicated to the powerful king and the gods Amun, Ra, and Ptah. Look inside the temple interior, which sinks 200 feet (60 mt) into the mountain, with statues and carvings that depict Ramses II’s military victories and captives.

Continue to the Temple of Hathor, a smaller temple dedicated to Ramses II’s most beloved wife, Queen Nefertari. Stand at the base of the six towering statues that line the temple façade, standing 33 feet (10 mt.) above their carved bases, and find stories about the royal couple inside the temple walls. After visiting the temple complex, make the return trip to Aswan, where this tour concludes with drop-off at your hotel or cruise ship.

Aswan 1 (Pass By)

Abu Simbel Temple

1 hour 30 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included

Abu Simbel (Pass By)

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Not wheelchair accessible
Most travelers can participate

A copy of all travelers’ passports is required.
Pick-up and drop-off location in Aswan, including full name and address.
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.

Reviews

4.4

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We liked it but we wish we could learn more from our guide.

Aras_D, Apr 2024

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.

amazing ancient architecture

Anna_M, Apr 2023

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.

Enough to book a driver

Berit_G, Dec 2020

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.

Response from Host, Jan 2021

Dear Valued Guest, Thank you so much for taking the time in sharing your views with us and the community. Thank you for being fair to rate the tour guide as he is speaking German very well as well as the tour was okay. Also that you previous knowledge that the tour guides as not allowed lecturing inside the AbuSimbel temples. We have contacted the Tour guide and he confirmed that he Gave a good lecture infront on the temple cover all the wall scenes that you will see inside and continues for almost 35 to 45 minutes. Then you had free time to walk and enjoy the Temples. As well as he share some info. concerning the toshka depression, Lake and projects that you have seen along the way. Your views are highly appreciated and we are so pleased to have them all into consideration to ensure a better experience to you next time and for every traveler with us. We will pay much more attention to all tour mentioned details and will take all proper actions to prevent them from happening again. Thank you always.

My wife and I took Abu Simbel tour...

Joseph M, Mar 2018

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.

We loved Abu Simbel! We did not go...

Cristina P, Sep 2017

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.