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Private Abu Simbel Day Trip from Aswan with Hotel Pickup

About this experience

Our Abu Simbel Private Day Trip offers the perfect balance of comfort, convenience, and value. Unlike many other tours, we provide free hotel pickup and drop-off from any hotel in Aswan’s East Bank, saving you the hassle of finding a meeting point.

Travel comfortably in a modern, air-conditioned bus or van, ensuring a smooth ride through the stunning desert landscapes. This tour is designed for travelers who want an affordable group option without sacrificing quality or reliability.

You’ll have ample time (around 2 hours) to explore the magnificent Abu Simbel Temples at your own pace. We prioritize punctuality, safety, and guest comfort, with a professional, friendly driver who ensures a stress-free experience from start to finish.

Additionally, we offer clear and transparent pricing — no hidden costs — and provide full support before and during the trip.

At a glance

  • Duration: 9 hr–10 hr
  • Private experience

Choose your tour option

Select a date and travellers to compare current prices and departure times.

Private Tour (English Guide)
With English-Speaking Guide
Pickup included
Standard Private Tour
Pickup included

Plan your experience

Time on the tour9 hr–10 hr
Getting therePickup offeredSee pickup details
Guide languagesEnglish (live guide), English (written information)
Tour arrangementPrivate 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

What is included

  • Hotel pickup and drop-off (Aswan city hotels)
  • Air-conditioned modern bus or minivan
  • Bottled water
  • All service charges and taxes
  • Professional driver

Not included

  • Entrance fees to Abu Simbel (Optional)
  • Lunch at local Restaurant (Optional)
  • Guide (optional — can be arranged for an extra fee)
  • Driver gratuities (optional but much appreciated)

Itinerary and highlights

At Abu Simbel, travelers will visit the world-famous twin temples built by Pharaoh Ramses II over 3,000 years ago. The larger temple is dedicated to Ramses II himself and features four colossal seated statues of the king, each over 20 meters tall. The smaller temple is dedicated to Queen Nefertari, Ramses' beloved wife.

Visitors can explore the impressive facades and step inside the temples to view detailed wall carvings, hieroglyphs, and scenes of ancient Egyptian rituals, battles, and offerings to the gods. You’ll have time to admire the incredible engineering feat — the entire complex was relocated in the 1960s to avoid flooding by the Nile, making it not only a masterpiece of ancient Egypt but also of modern engineering.

Travelers will enjoy approximately 2 hours at the site to explore at their own pace, take photos, and immerse themselves in Egypt’s rich history.

Meeting and pickup information

  • - Pickup is included from any hotel located on the East Bank of Aswan (city area) free of charge. - If your hotel is located in the Nubian Village at Gharb Soheil (West Bank), an additional pickup fee will apply. - Pickup time is at 4:00 AM sharp. Please be ready at your hotel lobby by this time. Notes: We will contact you the day before the tour to confirm the exact pickup time. If you're staying outside the Aswan city area, please contact us after booking to arrange the meeting point.

Languages and tickets

  • English — Guide
  • English — Written
  • Mobile Only

Tour operator

  • Primo Go LLC

Accessibility and practical details

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation policy

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

Questions about this experience

How long is this experience?
The supplier lists a duration of 9 hr–10 hr. Check your chosen tour option for its specific itinerary.
What are the pickup arrangements?
- Pickup is included from any hotel located on the East Bank of Aswan (city area) free of charge.

- If your hotel is located in the Nubian Village at Gharb Soheil (West Bank), an additional pickup fee will apply.

- Pickup time is at 4:00 AM sharp. Please be ready at your hotel lobby by this time.

Notes:
We will contact you the day before the tour to confirm the exact pickup time.
If you're staying outside the Aswan city area, please contact us after booking to arrange the meeting point.
Which guide languages are listed?
English (live guide), English (written information).
What ticket format is listed?
Mobile ticket.
What ticket age bands are listed?
Adult tickets: age 0+. Check the practical details for participation requirements.
What accessibility information is provided?
Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
What is the cancellation policy?
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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