Private tour to Abu Simbel from Aswan
- Free cancellation up to 1 day before
- Instant confirmation
- Hotel pickup
- Guided tour in English, German, Italian, French, and Spanish
About this experience
Abu Simbel
First the distance from Aswan to Abu Simple is 287.6 km which it will take about 3 hours to get there that is why the tour is 8 hours
The Great Temple of Abu Simbel in Nubia near Egypt’s southern border is among the most awe-inspiring monuments of Egypt. Its cuts into the living rock by King Ramesses II (the Great) of the Nineteenth Dynasty around 1264 BC The temple is most well known for the four imposing seated colossal statues that dominate its façade One of these collapsed because of an ancient earthquake and its fragments can still be seen on the ground.
Colossal standing statues of the king line the main hall, leading to the sanctuary where four deities are sat: Amun Ra, Ra Horakhty, Ptah, and a deified version of Ramesses II. The temple was built with such precision that on two days a year, the 22nd of February and 22nd of October, the sun’s rays enter the temple, cross the main hall, and illuminate the innermost statues.
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What’s included
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Qualified professional Egyptologist guide
- Private tour
- Transport by modern air-conditioned vehicle & Fuel surcharge
- Guaranteed to skip the long lines
- Bottled water
- All Fees and Taxes
Not included
- Food and drinks
- Tipping
- Extra charge for the pick up from Aswan airport 10$ pp
Itinerary
- 1
Visit the Abu Simble, choose your preferred departure time on booking, and depart your Aswan hotel or Aswan port by air-conditioned vehicle, the tour guide will be waiting for you according to which time you want to drive to Abu Simple temples ( 3 hours drive ) 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.
Good to know
- Duration
- 8 hours
- How you meet
- Hotel pickup
- Confirmation
- Instant confirmation
- Cancellation policy
- Free cancellation up to 1 day before
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Guide
- Guided tour in English, German, Italian, French, and Spanish
- Start times
- 04:00 · 04:30 · 05:00 · 05:30 · 06:00 · 06:30 · 07:00 · 07:30 · 08:00 · 08:30 · 09:00
Know before you go
- Public transportation nearby
- Infants must sit on laps
- Passport required
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Not stroller accessible
- Not suitable for pets
- Infant seats unavailable
- We pick up all travelers from hotel airport or train station or bus station
Cancellation policy
Free cancellation up to 1 day before the experience starts.
- 1 day or more before: full refund
- Less than 1 day before: no refund
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Frequently asked questions
How long does this experience last?
It lasts 8 hours.
Can I cancel this booking?
Free cancellation up to 1 day before the experience starts. 1 day or more before: full refund · Less than 1 day before: no refund
Is this experience guided, and in what language?
Guided tour in English, German, Italian, French, and Spanish
Is hotel pickup included?
Yes — hotel pickup is included.
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From AED 474 per person (2–15 travelers)Free cancellation
