About this experience
Walk in the footsteps of the pharaohs at the majestic Abu Simbel Temples on this 8-hour private tour by air-conditioned minibus from Aswan. See the enormous sandstone temples built by Ramses II more than 3,200 years ago, and Lake Nasser, created when the Nile was dammed by the Aswan High Dam, with private Egyptologist guide.
At a glance
- Duration: 10 hr
- Private experience
What is included
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Qualified Egyptologist guide
Not included
- Gratuities
- Food and drinks
- Aadmission to this place included
Itinerary and highlights
Your private driver will collect you from your Aswan hotel around 3:30am – please note that for some Aswan hotels pickup may be earlier, and for others pickup may not be possible at all. Catch forty winks in air-conditioned comfort as you drive for three and a half hours across the desert to the small town of Abu Simbel – you may wish to order a breakfast box from your hotel.
At the site, your private Egyptologist guide will explain the history of the UNESCO-listed temples. He'll clarify how they were built, for Ramses II and his wife Nefertari, and how they were transported, piece by piece, to this new location when the Aswan High Dam was set to flood their original location. You'll also learn about the meanings of the statues and inscriptions that adorn the temples, and have free time to explore and capture pictures of the temples reflected in Lake Nasser.
After you'll drive back to Aswan, arriving at your hotel around 1:30pm, depending on location.
Languages and tickets
- Arabic — Guide
- English — Guide
- Mobile Only
Tour operator
- Luxor Travels
Accessibility and practical details
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Passport name, number, expiry, and country is required at time of booking for all participants
Cancellation policy
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
Available tour options
- Pickup included
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