About this experience
Embark on a full-day tour from Aswan to the awe-inspiring Abu Simbel Temples, one of Egypt’s most remarkable ancient sites. Travel in comfort via air-conditioned vehicle to this UNESCO World Heritage Site, where you’ll discover the Great Temple of Ramses II and the Temple of Hathor, dedicated to Queen Nefertari.
Marvel at the colossal statues guarding the entrance and the intricate carvings depicting Ramses II’s military victories. Learn about the engineering feat that saved these temples from flooding during the construction of the Aswan High Dam. Guided by an expert Egyptologist, you’ll gain deep insights into the history and significance of these breathtaking monuments.
At a glance
- Duration: 8 hr
- Private experience
Plan your experience
Set aside 8 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
- Egyptologist tour guide
- Bottled water
- Air-conditioned vehicle
Not included
- Entrance fees ( will paid on site )
- Tipping and gratitude
Itinerary and highlights
pickup from 4.00a.m up to 11.00 a.m in a modern a.c car driving 3 hours through the Sahara desert having a break in a camp in a middle of the desert then arriving to abu simble to join the professional Egyptologest tour guide listing to the exiting stories belongs to the king Ramesses 2 and the second temple built to his beloved wife queen Nefrtari both carved out of the mountain in about 1300 B.C and how those two temples had been saved and relocated from being in danger of submerging by water from lack Nasser at 1964
Meeting and pickup information
- hotels at the elephantine island pickup will be from the city (east side ) pyramisa island hotel \ movenpick hotel pickup will be from the city side dock ben ben hotel or any hotel at hessia island pickup will be from batanyoun dock ( the island city dock )
Languages and tickets
- German — Guide
- English — Guide
- Italian — Guide
- French — Guide
- Spanish — Guide
- Mobile Only
Tour operator
- Perfect Day Tours
Meeting points and locations
Accessibility and practical details
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- 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.
Questions about this experience
How long is this experience?
What are the pickup arrangements?
pyramisa island hotel \ movenpick hotel pickup will be from the city side dock
ben ben hotel or any hotel at hessia island pickup will be from batanyoun dock ( the island city dock )
Which guide languages are listed?
What ticket format is listed?
What ticket age bands are listed?
What accessibility information is provided?
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
What is the cancellation policy?
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