Small Group Day Trip to Abu Simbel Temples from Aswan

8–10 hours Free cancellation

Small Group Day Trip to Abu Simbel Temples from Aswan, photo 2 — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

About this activity

Discover the iconic Abu Simbel Temples on this small-group day trip from Aswan. This UNESCO World Heritage site, renowned for its impressive rock-cut architecture, awaits you. Departing early in the morning, enjoy a comfortable ride through the stunning Nubian Desert in an air-conditioned minivan with a maximum of 8 travelers. Spend two hours exploring both the Great Temple of Ramses II and the smaller Temple of Queen Nefertiti at your own pace. Benefit from hotel pickup and drop-off for a hassle-free experience, making this tour perfect for budget-conscious travelers seeking an intimate setting.

Visit Abu Simbel Temples with a small group (max 8 people)
Round-trip transport in an air-conditioned minivan
Explore the temples leisurely at your own pace
Affordable option with friendly local driver assistance

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At a glance

Duration: 8–10 hours
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Up to 20 people
People per booking: 1–15
Audio guide: English
Guide: English
Written guide: English
Operated by: Tala Tours

Ages: Infants (0–1 years) · Children (2–5 years) · Youth (12–17 years) · Adults (18–59 years) · Seniors (60–100 years)

What is included

Included

Included: In-vehicle air conditioning: Air-conditioned vehicle

Not included

Not included: Snacks

Itinerary

Abu Simbel Temple

2 hours Admission not included

At Abu Simbel, travelers will see one of Egypt’s most breathtaking archaeological sites —the magnificent Great Temple of Ramses II and the Temple of Queen Nefertiti, both carved directly into the sandstone cliffs over 3,000 years ago.

The Great Temple is famous for its four colossal statues of Pharaoh Ramses II, each standing over 20 meters high, guarding the entrance. Inside, visitors can explore halls decorated with vivid wall carvings and hieroglyphs that tell stories of Rameses's victories and devotion to the gods.

Just a short walk away stands the smaller but equally beautiful Temple of Queen Nefertiti, dedicated to the goddess Hathor and Rameses's beloved wife. The façade features six statues — four of the king and two of the queen — showing the rare honor given to a royal woman in ancient Egypt.

Travelers can also enjoy stunning views of Lake Nasser, where the temples were carefully relocated in the 1960s to protect them from flooding after the construction of the Aswan High Dam
Lake Nasser

Passing by

Travelers can also enjoy stunning views of Lake Nasser, where the temples were carefully relocated in the 1960s to protect them from flooding after the construction of the Aswan High Dam.

Meeting point and pickup

You can be picked up from your accommodation or go straight to the meeting point.

Meeting point

Your driver will be waiting near the main entrance of the train station holding a sign with your name or “Abu Simbel Shared Tour.”

Please arrive by 3:45 AM to check in and join the group before departure.

The minivan will depart around 4:00 AM.

End point

Your driver will be waiting near the main entrance of the train station holding a sign with your name or “Abu Simbel Shared Tour.”

Please arrive by 3:45 AM to check in and join the group before departure.

The minivan will depart around 4:00 AM.

Pickup points

Lefay Floating Hotel In Aswan
Zena Toma Nubian Guest House
Keylany Hotel
Oscar
Nile Hotel Aswan
Paradise Hotel
Nubian Oasis Hotel
Nubateera
Marhaba Hotel
Zena Toma Nubian Guest House
Pyramisa Island Hotel Aswan
Obelisk Nile Hotel

and 26 more pickup points

Pick-up is available from all hotels and guest houses in Aswan city.

Please be ready at your hotel lobby between 3:30 AM and 3:45 AM.

Your driver will confirm the exact pickup time via WhatsApp or hotel reception the evening before the trip.

If you are staying outside central Aswan (for example, near the High Dam area or in a Nile cruise boat), please mention this when booking so we can arrange the closest pickup point.

For travelers joining from Nile cruises: please provide your boat name and docking location in Aswan.

Cancellation

Free cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

If you cancel	You get back
At least one day before	100%
Less than a day before	0%

The operator may cancel if the weather does not allow it; you then get another date or your money back.
The operator may cancel if too few people book; you then get another date or your money back.