About this experience
Discover the most stunning temples ever for King Ramses and his wife Nefertari on a full day shared tour from Aswan hotel or Nile cruise. Visit the rock temples of Abu Simbel with an Egyptologist guide meeting you at Abu Simbel. Learn about the lives of the pharaohs, and benefit from some time to see original documents from the relocation project. Marvel the most amazing scenes inside the temples. Enjoy ample time to explore the temples on your own, before heading back to Aswan. Take it easy with door-to-door transfer by an air-conditioned vehicle.
At a glance
- Duration: 9 hr
Plan your experience
Set aside 9 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
- Join Tour to Abu Simbel Temples in a van, bus or minibus
- English Speaking Egyptology guide during your tour in Abu Simbel
- Pick up service from your hotel or Nile Cruise in Aswan and return by an A/C minivan or minibus
Not included
- Entrance fees to the mentioned sightseeing.
- Tipping to the guide and driver.
- It is available to pick Travelers from Aswan west bank hotels with extra 10$ USD per person.
- It is available to transfer Travelers to Aswan west bank hotels with extra 10$ USD per person.
Itinerary and highlights
Our representative will pick you up around 4 to 4:30 am to hit the road to Abu Simbel to start your tour to the fascinate colorful temples of Abu Simbel (Sharing a group in a bus or minibus). Drive for about 3 to 4 hours through the Egyptian desert.
Arrive at Abu Simbel where you will meet your Egyptology tour guide who will be waiting for you upon arrival to explain to you the story of the two magnificent temples. The two temples were cut by the king Ramses II (1279 B.C) where he dedicated the great temple for himself and the small one for his wife Nefertari. The first discovery of these temples was in 1813 A.D by Switzerland Burchard while the whole appearance was 1917 A.D by Italian traveler Belzoni. Ramses II’s temple: A rock cut temple with four gigantic statues of the king Ramses who is represented seated on the throne of Egypt with his big family. The temple was carved by the king to commemorate his birthday and coronation day. Nefetari’s temple: It is an amazing small temple dedicated by the king to his favorite Nubian wife. It consists of a quite big facade with 6 massive statues followed by a colonnade and sanctum. Colorful decorated pillars are showing up the association of the queen with her favorite goddess Hathor.
Finally, drive back for another 4 hours to Aswan then you will be transferred to your Aswan east bank hotel or cruise.
Meeting and pickup information
- All Nile Cruises or hotels in Aswan east bank.
Languages and tickets
- Arabic — Guide
- English — Guide
- Italian — Guide
- French — Guide
- Spanish — Guide
- Mobile Only
Tour operator
- Egypt Lifetime Tours
Accessibility and practical details
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- You will need to pay the entrance fees to the temples of Abu Simbel by card.
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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