About this experience
Experience Abu Simbel like never before on a small-group tour that blends history, culture, and authentic local flavor. Travel in a comfortable, air-conditioned vehicle with a maximum of 8 travelers, ensuring a more personal and flexible journey. Explore the magnificent temples of Ramses II and Nefertari with an expert Egyptologist, then relax over a traditional Nubian lunch and enjoy local drinks like hibiscus and karkadeh. Unlike standard tours, this experience is customizable — whether you want more time at the temples, a scenic stop at Lake Nasser, or a deeper cultural connection, we adapt the tour to your interests. Skip the crowds and book a tour designed for real travelers.
At a glance
- Duration: 8 hr 30 min–9 hr
Plan your experience
Time on the tour8 hr 30 min–9 hr
Getting therePickup offeredSee pickup details
Guide languageshi (audio guide), hi (live guide), hi (written information), German (audio guide), German (live guide), German (written information), ps (audio guide), ps (live guide), ps (written information), Portuguese (audio guide), Portuguese (live guide), Portuguese (written information), fil (audio guide), fil (live guide), fil (written information), hr (audio guide), hr (live guide), hr (written information), hu (audio guide), hu (live guide), hu (written information), hak (audio guide), hak (live guide), hak (written information), uk (audio guide), uk (live guide), uk (written information), ur (audio guide), ur (live guide), ur (written information), ml (audio guide), ml (live guide), ml (written information), mr (audio guide), mr (live guide), mr (written information), ms (audio guide), ms (live guide), ms (written information), el (audio guide), el (live guide), el (written information), English (audio guide), English (live guide), English (written information), Italian (audio guide), Italian (live guide), Italian (written information), my (audio guide), my (live guide), my (written information), Spanish (audio guide), Spanish (live guide), Spanish (written information), Arabic (audio guide), Arabic (live guide), Arabic (written information), vi (audio guide), vi (live guide), vi (written information), Japanese (audio guide), Japanese (live guide), Japanese (written information), fa (audio guide), fa (live guide), fa (written information), ro (audio guide), ro (live guide), ro (written information), Dutch (audio guide), Dutch (live guide), Dutch (written information), no (audio guide), no (live guide), no (written information), hsn (audio guide), hsn (live guide), hsn (written information), ru (audio guide), ru (live guide), ru (written information), fi (audio guide), fi (live guide), fi (written information), cmn (audio guide), cmn (live guide), cmn (written information), yue (audio guide), yue (live guide), yue (written information), jv (audio guide), jv (live guide), jv (written information), bn (audio guide), bn (live guide), bn (written information), French (audio guide), French (live guide), French (written information), zh-TW (audio guide), zh-TW (live guide), zh-TW (written information), wuu (audio guide), wuu (live guide), wuu (written information), sk (audio guide), sk (live guide), sk (written information), sr (audio guide), sr (live guide), sr (written information), sv (audio guide), sv (live guide), sv (written information), Korean (audio guide), Korean (live guide), Korean (written information), ku (audio guide), ku (live guide), ku (written information), ta (audio guide), ta (live guide), ta (written information), mnp (audio guide), mnp (live guide), mnp (written information), gu (audio guide), gu (live guide), gu (written information), cs (audio guide), cs (live guide), cs (written information), te (audio guide), te (live guide), te (written information), pa (audio guide), pa (live guide), pa (written information), th (audio guide), th (live guide), th (written information), zh-CN (audio guide), zh-CN (live guide), zh-CN (written information), pl (audio guide), pl (live guide), pl (written information), he (audio guide), he (live guide), he (written information), da (audio guide), da (live guide), da (written information), tr (audio guide), tr (live guide), tr (written information)
Set aside 8 hr 30 min–9 hr for the experience itself, with additional time to reach your meeting or pickup point.
Compare the available options before choosing: their itinerary, inclusions and pickup arrangements can differ. Check the price for your date and whole group.
Before you go
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
What is included
- Air-conditioned modern vehicle for transport
- Shared small-group tour experience (not a private tour)
- Hotel/Nile cruise pickup and drop-off in Aswan
- All Fees and Taxes
- All Inclusive ( water - Lunch- Snacks - Soft drink )
- Licensed, experienced driver familiar
- Choose from three tailored packages : Basic Transport Only , Guided Tour , Full Experience Package
Not included
- Gratuities for driver (while customary, these remain at your discretion)
Itinerary and highlights
Transfer from Aswan to Abu Simbel (approx. 3 hours): Enjoy a comfortable drive through the beautiful desert landscape with optional rest stops along the way.
Abu Simbel Temples: Explore the awe-inspiring temples of Ramses II and Queen Nefertari, famous for their colossal statues carved into the mountainside. Learn about the fascinating history, architectural marvels, and the ancient Egyptian solar alignment during the tour with your expert Egyptologist guide.
Optional Scenic Stop at Lake Nasser: Capture breathtaking panoramic views of one of the world’s largest man-made lakes, offering perfect photo opportunities.
Traditional Nubian Lunch: After visiting the temples, savor an authentic Nubian meal showcasing the rich flavors and culture of southern Egypt. Please note that drinks are not included at the restaurant but will be served separately during the return journey in the car.
Return to Aswan: Relax during the comfortable transfer back to your hotel or Nile cruise.
Meeting and pickup information
- Pickup is available from all hotels, Nile cruises, and guesthouses within Aswan city. Please be ready in your hotel lobby at least 10 minutes before the scheduled pickup time. Our guide will hold a sign with your name for easy recognition. If you're staying outside Aswan city or in a private residence, please contact us in advance to confirm pickup arrangements
Languages and tickets
- hi — Audio
- hi — Guide
- hi — Written
- German — Audio
- German — Guide
- German — Written
- ps — Audio
- ps — Guide
- ps — Written
- Portuguese — Audio
- Portuguese — Guide
- Portuguese — Written
- fil — Audio
- fil — Guide
- fil — Written
- hr — Audio
- hr — Guide
- hr — Written
- hu — Audio
- hu — Guide
- hu — Written
- hak — Audio
- hak — Guide
- hak — Written
- uk — Audio
- uk — Guide
- uk — Written
- ur — Audio
- ur — Guide
- ur — Written
- ml — Audio
- ml — Guide
- ml — Written
- mr — Audio
- mr — Guide
- mr — Written
- ms — Audio
- ms — Guide
- ms — Written
- el — Audio
- el — Guide
- el — Written
- English — Audio
- English — Guide
- English — Written
- Italian — Audio
- Italian — Guide
- Italian — Written
- my — Audio
- my — Guide
Tour operator
- Eyes of Egypt
Meeting points and locations
Accessibility and practical details
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Transportation options 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.
Questions about this experience
How long is this experience?
The supplier lists a duration of 8 hr 30 min–9 hr. Check your chosen tour option for its specific itinerary.
What are the pickup arrangements?
Pickup is available from all hotels, Nile cruises, and guesthouses within Aswan city. Please be ready in your hotel lobby at least 10 minutes before the scheduled pickup time.
Our guide will hold a sign with your name for easy recognition.
If you're staying outside Aswan city or in a private residence, please contact us in advance to confirm pickup arrangements
Our guide will hold a sign with your name for easy recognition.
If you're staying outside Aswan city or in a private residence, please contact us in advance to confirm pickup arrangements
Which guide languages are listed?
hi (audio guide), hi (live guide), hi (written information), German (audio guide), German (live guide), German (written information), ps (audio guide), ps (live guide), ps (written information), Portuguese (audio guide), Portuguese (live guide), Portuguese (written information), fil (audio guide), fil (live guide), fil (written information), hr (audio guide), hr (live guide), hr (written information), hu (audio guide), hu (live guide), hu (written information), hak (audio guide), hak (live guide), hak (written information), uk (audio guide), uk (live guide), uk (written information), ur (audio guide), ur (live guide), ur (written information), ml (audio guide), ml (live guide), ml (written information), mr (audio guide), mr (live guide), mr (written information), ms (audio guide), ms (live guide), ms (written information), el (audio guide), el (live guide), el (written information), English (audio guide), English (live guide), English (written information), Italian (audio guide), Italian (live guide), Italian (written information), my (audio guide), my (live guide), my (written information), Spanish (audio guide), Spanish (live guide), Spanish (written information), Arabic (audio guide), Arabic (live guide), Arabic (written information), vi (audio guide), vi (live guide), vi (written information), Japanese (audio guide), Japanese (live guide), Japanese (written information), fa (audio guide), fa (live guide), fa (written information), ro (audio guide), ro (live guide), ro (written information), Dutch (audio guide), Dutch (live guide), Dutch (written information), no (audio guide), no (live guide), no (written information), hsn (audio guide), hsn (live guide), hsn (written information), ru (audio guide), ru (live guide), ru (written information), fi (audio guide), fi (live guide), fi (written information), cmn (audio guide), cmn (live guide), cmn (written information), yue (audio guide), yue (live guide), yue (written information), jv (audio guide), jv (live guide), jv (written information), bn (audio guide), bn (live guide), bn (written information), French (audio guide), French (live guide), French (written information), zh-TW (audio guide), zh-TW (live guide), zh-TW (written information), wuu (audio guide), wuu (live guide), wuu (written information), sk (audio guide), sk (live guide), sk (written information), sr (audio guide), sr (live guide), sr (written information), sv (audio guide), sv (live guide), sv (written information), Korean (audio guide), Korean (live guide), Korean (written information), ku (audio guide), ku (live guide), ku (written information), ta (audio guide), ta (live guide), ta (written information), mnp (audio guide), mnp (live guide), mnp (written information), gu (audio guide), gu (live guide), gu (written information), cs (audio guide), cs (live guide), cs (written information), te (audio guide), te (live guide), te (written information), pa (audio guide), pa (live guide), pa (written information), th (audio guide), th (live guide), th (written information), zh-CN (audio guide), zh-CN (live guide), zh-CN (written information), pl (audio guide), pl (live guide), pl (written information), he (audio guide), he (live guide), he (written information), da (audio guide), da (live guide), da (written information), tr (audio guide), tr (live guide), tr (written information).
What ticket format is listed?
Mobile ticket.
What ticket age bands are listed?
Child tickets: age 3–11; Adult tickets: age 12+. Check the practical details for participation requirements.
What accessibility information is provided?
Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
What is the cancellation policy?
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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