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Abu Simbel Day Tour from Aswan.

ABU SIMBEL DAY TOUR
FROM ASWAN

Private Car • Ramses II Temple • Nefertari Temple • Expert Guide • Flexible Packages
⏱️ Full Day / 12 Hours 👥 Private Tour 🕓 4:00 AM – 4:00 PM 📍 Pickup from Aswan
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DURATION12 Hours
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DEPARTUREAswan
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TOUR TYPEHistorical Tour
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TRANSFERPrivate A/C Car
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LUNCHPackage Option
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GUIDEExpert Guide

Abu Simbel Day Tour from Aswan

Discover one of Egypt’s most impressive ancient sites on a private Abu Simbel Day Tour from Aswan. Travel in comfort by private air-conditioned car, explore the Great Temple of Ramses II and the Temple of Queen Nefertari, enjoy time for photography beside Lake Nasser, and choose the package that matches your needs.

Abu Simbel Tour Itinerary

Hotel Pickup in Aswan
Pickup from your hotel or selected accommodation in Aswan and departure for Abu Simbel in a private air-conditioned vehicle.
04:00 AM • Approx. 3 hours 30 minutes
Arrival at Abu Simbel
Arrive at the Abu Simbel temple complex and enjoy your first view of the Great Temple and the Temple of Hathor.
07:30 AM • Approx. 30 minutes
Great Temple of Ramses II
Explore the Great Temple with your guide, including the monumental façade, hypostyle hall, wall reliefs and sanctuary.
08:00 AM • Approx. 1 hour
Temple of Queen Nefertari
Visit the smaller Temple of Hathor, built by Ramses II in honor of Queen Nefertari.
09:00 AM • Approx. 45 minutes
Free Time and Photography
Enjoy free time for photography and admire the dramatic setting of the temples beside Lake Nasser.
09:45 AM • Approx. 45 minutes
Return Drive to Aswan
Depart Abu Simbel and begin the return journey to Aswan by private air-conditioned car.
10:30 AM • Approx. 3 hours 30 minutes
Traditional Egyptian Lunch
For the lunch-inclusive package, stop at a local restaurant in Aswan for a traditional Egyptian meal.
02:00 PM • Approx. 1 hour
Transfer Back to Your Hotel
Continue by private vehicle to your hotel or selected drop-off point in Aswan.
03:00 PM – 04:00 PM

Tour Overview and Highlights

Tour Overview

  • Duration: approximately 12 hours.
  • Pickup and drop-off: hotels and accommodation in Aswan.
  • Departure time: approximately 4:00 AM.
  • Tour type: private cultural and historical tour.
  • Transportation: private air-conditioned vehicle.
  • Available daily, subject to confirmation.

Highlights

  • Great Temple of Ramses II.
  • Temple of Queen Nefertari.
  • Ancient Egyptian monuments and reliefs.
  • Expert guide with historical explanations.
  • Photography opportunities beside Lake Nasser.
  • Optional lunch-inclusive package.

What’s Included and Excluded?

Included According to Selected Package

  • Pickup and drop-off from your hotel in Aswan.
  • Private air-conditioned car with professional driver.
  • Professional tour guide for guide-inclusive packages.
  • Abu Simbel entrance fees for entry-fee packages.
  • Traditional Egyptian lunch for the complete package.
  • Bottled water during the journey.
  • All taxes and service charges.

Excluded

  • Personal expenses.
  • Tipping.
  • Drinks during lunch.
  • Any optional activities not mentioned.
  • Guide, tickets or lunch when not included in the selected package.

Why Book an Abu Simbel Day Tour from Aswan?

An Abu Simbel Day Tour from Aswan offers a comfortable and direct way to visit the legendary rock-cut temples of Ramses II and Queen Nefertari. The private journey allows you to travel at your own pace and avoid the limitations of large group tours.

The Abu Simbel temples are among the most remarkable monuments in southern Egypt. During the tour, your expert guide explains the history, architecture and relocation of the temples, while you have enough time to explore the interiors and photograph the monumental façades beside Lake Nasser.

Three flexible packages are available: a complete option with private car, guide, entrance fees and lunch; an option with private car, guide and entrance fees; and a lower-priced option with private car and guide.

Book Your Abu Simbel Tour

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Price per person: $190.00
Number of persons: 1
Total: $190.00 USD
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Prices Per Person (USD)

BEST VALUE
Private Car + Guide + Entry Fees + Lunch
  • Private car with driver.
  • Expert tour guide.
  • All Abu Simbel entry fees.
  • Traditional Egyptian lunch.
$190 per person
Private Car + Tour Guide + Entry Fees
  • Private car with driver.
  • Professional tour guide.
  • All Abu Simbel entry fees.
  • Lunch not included.
$175 per person
Private Car + Tour Guide
  • Private car with driver.
  • Professional tour guide.
  • Entry fees not included.
  • Lunch not included.
$155 per person

Aswan to Abu Simbel Tour Map

The journey begins in Aswan and travels south by private road transfer to the Abu Simbel temple complex, followed by the return journey to Aswan and hotel drop-off.

Abu Simbel Day Tour from Aswan FAQ

How long is the Abu Simbel Day Tour from Aswan?
The complete tour lasts approximately 12 hours, including the round-trip drive, temple visit, free time, lunch when included and hotel transfers.
What time does the tour start?
Pickup is normally around 4:00 AM from your hotel in Aswan. The exact pickup time is confirmed before the tour.
Is this Abu Simbel tour private?
Yes. The journey is arranged privately for you, your family or your group in an air-conditioned vehicle.
Are Abu Simbel entrance fees included?
Entrance fees are included in the $190 and $175 packages. They are not included in the $155 Private Car + Tour Guide package.
Is lunch included?
Lunch is included only in the $190 complete package. The other two packages do not include lunch.
What temples will we visit?
You will visit the Great Temple of Ramses II and the smaller Temple of Queen Nefertari, also known as the Temple of Hathor.
Where does pickup take place?
Pickup and drop-off are available from hotels and selected accommodation in Aswan. Other pickup points may be arranged on request.
Can the itinerary be customized?
Because this is a private tour, reasonable timing adjustments may be possible, subject to road regulations, temple opening hours and operational conditions.

BOOK YOUR ABU SIMBEL TOUR TODAY

Explore the temples of Ramses II and Queen Nefertari on a comfortable private day tour from Aswan.