Private Day Tour to Abu Simbel Temples from Aswan

5.0 (42 reviews) 7–8 hours Free cancellation Private tour

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Our customer enjoying the Temple — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

Private Day Tour to Abu Simbel Temples from Aswan, photo 2 — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

About this activity

Discover a part of Egypt that most first-time visitors miss on a private day trip to the Abu Simbel temples from Aswan. You’ll stay cool and skip the hassle of car hire with private, air-conditioned transport, and enjoy the chance to ask as many questions as you like to your private guide. Plus, you’ll enjoy the freedom to make tweaks to your itinerary. Discover the temples of Abu Simbel with ease on a private tour Listen to historical anecdotes you're unlikely to find in the guidebook Make comfort stops whenever you need as you travel in air-conditioned comfort Hassle-free hotel pickup and drop-off are included

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At a glance

Duration: 7–8 hours
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Your group only
People per booking: 1–30
Guide: English
Operated by: Luxor Egypt Tours

Ages: Infants (0–5 years) · Children (6–11 years) · Adults (12–99 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Entrance Fees (when option selected)
Included: Bottled water
Included: Air-conditioned vehicle
Included: Private transportation

Not included

Not included: Tips

Itinerary

Abu Simbel Temple

2 hours Admission included

At the designated time, an experienced Luxor Egypt Tours guide will pick you up from your Aswan hotel. You will embark on a 3-hour journey south of Aswan in a comfortable, air-conditioned vehicle to partake in the Abu Simbel day tour. These remarkable temples, known for their unique architectural style, are hailed as ancient Egypt's masterpieces, showcasing the splendor of the New Kingdom era.

The cooperation between the Egyptian government and UNESCO was crucial in preserving these temples from potential flooding. The Temple of Ramses I was dedicated to four universal deities: Ptah, Re-Her-Akhtey, Amun-Re, and Ramses I himself. Meanwhile, the magnificent Abu Simbel temple is also known as the Sun Temple of Ramses I.

The Temple of Queen Nefertari, also referred to as the Temple of Hathor, honors the wife of the Sun God. In a symbolic sense, these two temples, those of Ramesses II and Nefertari, bring together Ramesses II, Nefertari, Hathor,

and the Sun God in a harmonious unity.