About this experience
Enjoy your Trip to Abu Simbel from Aswan by private modern air-conditioned vehicle with a Professional driver we will pick you up from any hotel or Nile cruise in Aswan or from the airport or the railway station. as it's a private trip you can choose the departure time from 5 :10 am ( it takes around 3 hours driving from Aswan and we spend about 2 hours or 2 hours and half in place before driving back to Aswan )
when you arrive to Abu simbel our egyptologist tour guide will be waiting for you to explain for you the history of the two Temples of Abu simbel which are considered to be with their unique style the masterpieces of ancient Egypt. They reflect the glory and grandeur of the new Kingdom.The Temple of Ramsses II was dedicated to the four universal gods Ptah, Re-Her-Akhtey, Amun-Re, and to Ramsses II himself. The Temple of Queen Nefertari is also Called Temple of Hathor who was the wife of the Sun God so in a symbolic way, Later on, you will be back to your hotel in Aswan.
At a glance
- Duration: 9 hr–11 hr
- Private experience
Plan your experience
Set aside 9 hr–11 hr for the experience itself, with additional time to reach your meeting or pickup point.
Before you go
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
What is included
- Private transportation
- private egyptologist local tour guide
- Air-conditioned vehicle
Not included
- Gratuities
- entrance fee to the temple of Abu simbel
Itinerary and highlights
The two Temples of Abu Simbel, with their unique style, are considered to be the masterpieces of ancient Egypt. They reflect the glory and grandeur of the new Kingdom. The Egyptian government and UNESCO decided to co-operate in order to save these temples from the flood. 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
Meeting and pickup information
- we pick up all travelers from any hotel or guest house in Aswan
Languages and tickets
- German — Guide
- English — Guide
- French — Guide
- Spanish — Guide
- Mobile Only
Tour operator
- GuideLouxor
Accessibility and practical details
- Wheelchair accessible
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces 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.
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