About this experience
Visit the rock temples of Abu Simbel with an Egyptologist guide and enjoy a personalized visit on a private tour from Aswan. Learn about the lives of the pharaohs, and benefit from some time to see original documents from the relocation project.
Highlights
Explore the best temples ever for King Ramses and his wife Nefertari
Marvel the most amazing scenes inside the temples
See the stunning rocks temples of Abu Simbel on the banks of Lake Nasser
At a glance
- Duration: 9 hr–10 hr
Plan your experience
Set aside 9 hr–10 hr for the experience itself, with additional time to reach your meeting or pickup point.
Compare the available options before choosing: their itinerary, inclusions and pickup arrangements can differ. Check the price for your date and whole group.
Before you go
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Please send a photocopy of your passport to the local tour provider.
- Note : To confirm your booking will need copy photo from your passport please update it with booking process
What is included
- Qualified tour guide ( Choose your own language)
- All the transfers and tours in modern air-conditioned vehicle
- Return transportation from and to your hotel or Nile cruise ship in Aswan
- Service , Taxes , Fuel Surcharge , Parking and landing fees
Not included
- Entrance fees to the temple according to the tour option you choose
Itinerary and highlights
Depart Aswan to journey 280 kilometers to the stunning rock-carved temples of Abu Simbel. Relocated to the west banks of Lake Nasser, the temple complex is part of the UNESCO World Heritage Site of the "Nubian Monuments."
First, visit Abu Simbel Temple – a stunning Ancient Egyptian monument built by Ramses II out of a sandstone rock cliff. Marvel at the representation of the deities carved on the temple's huge façade. Nearby, also visit the small Temple of the King's wife Nefertari, dedicated to the goddess Hath-or.
Later you will get a comfortable transfer back to your hotel or Nile Cruise in Aswan
Languages and tickets
- Arabic — Guide
- Arabic — Written
- English — Guide
- English — Written
- Mobile Only
Tour operator
- Egypt Best Holidays
Meeting points and locations
Accessibility and practical details
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Please send a photocopy of your passport to the local tour provider.
- Note : To confirm your booking will need copy photo from your passport please update it with booking process
- Entrance fees -Depending on the Tour Options Chosen
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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