About this experience
Enjoy one of the best Aswan day tours to the Temples of Abu Simbel and the Nubian Village in Aswan. Start with early morning pick up, driving south for about 4 hours to the fascinating temples of Abu Simbel with their unique style that are considered the masterpieces of ancient Egypt through Aswan excursions. Take a motorboat ride to the Nubian Village with the incredible Nile views and visit some of the Nubian families. With door-to-door private transfer at your Aswan hotel or Nile cruise by an air-conditioned vehicle. Lunch at a local restaurant included but beverages are not included.
At a glance
- Duration: 13 hr
- Private experience
Plan your experience
Set aside 13 hr for the experience itself, with additional time to reach your meeting or pickup point.
Before you go
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
What is included
- Lunch at a local restaurant.
- Motorboat to the Nubian Village
- Professional English speaking guide
- All transfers by a private air-conditioned vehicle.
Not included
- Entrance fees to the mentioned sightseeing
- Tipping to the guide and driver.
- Water or Beverages during the lunchtime at the restaurant.
- It is available to pick travelers from Aswan airport with extra 10$ USD per person
- It is available to drop off travelers at Hotels in Aswan west bank with extra 10$ USD per person.
Itinerary and highlights
Our guide will pick you up from your Hotel or Nile Cruise in Aswan around 4:30 am (available to change) by air-conditioned vehicle to hit the road to Abu Simbel to start your tour to the fascinate colorful temples of Abu Simbel. Drive for about 280 kilometers, approx. 3 to 4 hours through the Egyptian desert and watch the sunrise over the mountains.
Upon arrival, buy your tickets, then take a short walk to the temple entrance. Your Egyptology guide will explain the history of the site. Hear details of the UNESCO-led relocation of the entire cliff face to higher ground, and how the temples were only discovered by accident in 1813.
Due to the large number of visitors, guides are not permitted inside the Great Temple of Ramses II or the smaller Temple of Hathor. However, by using photos and illustrations your guide will explain the structures and their interior artworks before giving you some free time to enter the temples and explore at leisure. After visiting the temples, benefit from some time for a short visit to the small visitor's center to see documents relating to the UNESCO relocation project (time permitting) before the drive back to Aswan.
Drive back in comfort to Aswan and stop for lunch break at a local restaurant but beverages not included.
Continue down to the Nile to take a motorboat, sailing slowly to enjoy the scenery and views to the Nubian Village on Soheil Island, have a welcome drink in one of the Nubian families houses, talk to them, know about their customs, walk around the village with your guide.
Finally transfer back to your hotel or Nile cruise in Aswan east bank.
Meeting and pickup information
- All Hotels or Nile Cruises in Aswan east bank
Languages and tickets
- Arabic — Guide
- English — Guide
- Spanish — Guide
- Mobile Only
Tour operator
- Egypt Gift Tours
Accessibility and practical details
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- All hotels or Nile cruises in Aswan east bank
- The entrance fees to Abu Simbel Temples must be paid by credit card or visa card.
- Don't forget to ask your hotel to prepare you breakfast box to take with you on the early start time.
- You will need cash for the water and drinks or tipping to the guide and driver.
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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