Abu Simble from Aswan by Car

5.0 (15 reviews) 8–9 hours Free cancellation Skip the line Private tour

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Abu Simble from Aswan by Car — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

Abu Simble from Aswan by Car, photo 2 — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

About this activity

Visit one of the most famous and stunning monuments in Egypt ( The great Temple of Ramses 2 ) Abu Simble Temples. See two of Egypt’s greatest ancient spectacles on this private day tour to Abu Simbel private air-conditioned vehicle from Aswan. With a private Egyptologist guide, drive to western Lake Nasser, and behold the colossal, rock statues of Ramses II of the two iconic lakeside temples. Learn their history, and go inside to see their towering statues, pillars and murals. If time allows before your return to Aswan, check out the visitor center that charts how both the temples were relocated here, piece by piece, in 1968 to save them from flooding.

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At a glance

Duration: 8–9 hours
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Your group only
People per booking: 1–15
Guide: German, Portuguese, English, Italian, French, Spanish
Operated by: Egypt Unlimited Tours

Ages: Infants (0–4 years) · Children (5–11 years) · Adults (12–99 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Bottled water
Included: Private tour
Included: Qualified professional Egyptologist guide
Included: All Fees and Taxes
Included: Guaranteed to skip the long lines
Included: HOTEL pickup and drop-off
Included: Transport by modern air-conditioned vehicle & Fuel surcharge

Not included

Not included: Food and drinks, unless specified
Not included: Tipping
Not included: Entrance fees to the special places
Not included: Airport / Port pick up & drop-off
Not included: DVD (available to purchase)

Itinerary

Abu Simbel Temple

2 hours Admission included

Visit the two temples of Abu Simble, Choose your preferred departure time on booking, and depart your Aswan hotel or Aswan port by air-conditioned vehicle, so the tour guide will be waiting for you according to which time you want to drive to Abu Simple temples ( 3 hours drive ).

Our Tour Guide will pick you up from your hotel in Aswan or Aswan port to enjoy a visit to Abu Simbel by a private air-conditioned vehicle. The two Temples of Abu Simbel , with their unique style, are considered to be the masterpieces of ancient Egypt. The Temple of Ramsses II was dedicated to the four universal gods Ptah, Re-Her-Akhtey, Amun-Re, and to Ramsses II himself. The great Abu Simbel temple is also called The Sun Temple of Ramssess II.The Temple of Queen Nefertari is also Called Temple of Hathor who was the wife of the Sun God so in a symbolic way, the two Temples, that of Ramsses II and that of Nefertari, bring Ramesses II, Nefertari, Hathor and the Sun God together as one. You will enjoy the 2 hours visit or more, then you will head back Aswan to go back to your hotel.

Meeting point and pickup

The operator picks every participant up from their accommodation or the points below.

Pickup points

Aswan Airport
Hapi Hotel
Old Cataract Aswan
Nile Hotel Aswan
Tolip Aswan Hotel
Pyramisa Isis Corniche Hotel
Aswan Plaza Hotel
Kato Dool Wellness Resort
Pyramisa Island Hotel Aswan
Basma Hotel Aswan

We pick up all travelers from Nile Cruises, Aswan Train Station, Aswan airport or All Aswan hotels

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%

Good to know

Wheelchair accessible
Public transportation options are available nearby
Specialized infant seats are available
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Passport name, number, expiry and country is required at time of booking for all participants