About this experience
It is time to visit one of the most impressive places in Egypt; the rock-cut temples of Abu Simbel in this 8 hours private guided tour. Enjoy these amazing temples with their unique design built for King Ramesses 2nd. and his beloved Queen Nefertari. With door-to-door transport by an air-conditioned vehicle from your hotel in Aswan.
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
- Professional English speaking Egyptologist Tour guide.
- Bottle of water during the tour.
- All transfers/pickup service from your Hotel/ Nile cruise and return by a private A/C vehicle.
Not included
- Entrance fees to the above-mentioned sightseeing.
- Tipping to the guide and driver.
- lunch is optional in this tour.
- It is available to pick Travelers from Aswan west bank hotels with extra charge
- It is available to drop off Travelers at Aswan west bank hotels with extra charge
- It is available to pick or drop off Travelers at Aswan airport with extra charge
Itinerary and highlights
Egypt Gift Tours Egyptologist tour Guide will pick you up by an air-conditioned vehicle from your Hotel, Nile Cruise in Aswan on time. Start your day tour to Abu Simbel temples by driving for about 3 hours and half. Enjoy the scenery of the Egyptian desert and watch the sunrise over the mountains.
Arrive at Abu Simbel; where your guide will explain to you the history of the two temples built by the great pharaoh Ramesses 2nd big one for himself and smaller for his main wife queen Nefertari; hewn out of the rock as a symbol of his superiority over Egypt's traditional Nubian foe. Abu Simbel complex is not only the most unusual in the whole of Egypt, but also represents the success of the Egyptian government and UNESO to save the Nubian temples from the rising of the water of lake Naser after building the high dam in 1960. Your tour guide will give you some free time to explore the two temples from inside as no guiding inside.
Drive in comfort back to your hotel or Nile cruise in Aswan.
Meeting and pickup information
- All Hotels or Nile Cruises in Aswan
Languages and tickets
- Arabic — Guide
- English — Guide
- Spanish — Guide
- Mobile Only
Tour operator
- Egypt Gift Tours
Accessibility and practical details
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- All Hotels, Nile Cruises, Rental Apartments or villas in Aswan east bank.
- You will need to pay the entrance fees to the sightseeing by card.
- You will need to carry cash for water, drinks and Tipping to The guide and driver.
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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