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Private Tour To Abu Simbel From Aswan By Private Car&Guide

About this experience

The Abu Simbel Temples—the Great Temple of Ramses II and the Temple of Hathor, the love goddess, which commemorates his wife Nefertari—are one of Nubia's most iconic sights. Skip the discomfort of the shared bus and depart at the time of your choice in the morning when you book this private driver service, direct from your hotel or Nile cruise. Upgrade to add a guide, entry fees, and/or lunch. Travel to Abu Simbel from Aswan in style, with a private transfer service See Ramses II's majestic temples reflected in the waters of Lake Nasser Choice of departure times—pre-dawn starts are strictly optional

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  • Duration: 7 hr
  • Private experience

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Private Tour To Abu Simbel From Aswan By Private Car&Guide
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Time on the tour7 hr
Getting therePickup offeredSee pickup details
Guide languagesArabic (audio guide), Arabic (live guide), Arabic (written information), English (audio guide), English (live guide), English (written information), French (audio guide), French (live guide), French (written information), Spanish (audio guide), Spanish (live guide), Spanish (written information)
Tour arrangementPrivate experience

Set aside 7 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

  • All Transfers by Private A/C Vehicle
  • Private tour
  • Bottle Water
  • Hotel/port pickup and drop-off

Not included

  • Gratuities
  • Entrance fees for abu simbel temples

Itinerary and highlights

Abu Simbel Temple Complex At 8:00 am expert Tour guide will pick you up from your hotel in Aswan and drive to the south of Aswan which is around 3hrs drive to enjoy Abu Simbel day tour from Aswan by air-conditioned vehicle. 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 Ramses II was dedicated to the four universal gods Ptah, Re-Her-Akhtey, Amun-Re, and to Ramesses II himself. The great Abu Simbel temple is also called The Sun Temple of Ramses 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 Ramesses II and that of Nefertari, bring Ramesses II, Nefertari, Hathor and the Sun God together as one. Spend around 3 hours there then take the way bak to sawan

Temple of Nefertari This article is about the Egyptian queen and wife of Ramesses II. For other persons by this name, see Nefertari (disambiguation). Nefertari Nefertari, also known as Nefertari Meritmut, was an Egyptian queen and the first of the Great Royal Wives (or principal wives) of Ramesses the Great.[1] Nefertari means 'beautiful companion' and Meritmut means 'Beloved of [the goddess] Mut'. She is one of the best known Egyptian queens, among such women as Cleopatra, Nefertiti, and Hatshepsut, and one of the most prominent not known or thought to have reigned in her own right. She was highly educated and able to both read and write hieroglyphs, a very rare skill at the time. She used these skills in her diplomatic work, corresponding with other prominent royals of the time. Her lavishly decorated tomb, QV66, is one of the largest and most spectacular in the Valley of the Queens. Ramesses also constructed a temple for her at Abu Simbel next to his colossal monument there.

Ramesses II variously also spelled Rameses[6] or Ramses, 'Ra is the one who bore him' or 'born of Ra', Koinē Greek: Ῥαμέσσης, romanized: Rhaméssēs, c. 1303 BC – July or August 1213; reigned 1279–1213 BC[7]), also known as Ramesses the Great, was the third pharaoh of the Nineteenth Dynasty of Egypt. He is often regarded as the greatest, most celebrated, and most powerful pharaoh of the New Kingdom, itself the most powerful period of Ancient Egypt.[8] His successors and later Egyptians called him the "Great Ancestor".

Spend around 3 hours there then take the way back to Aswan

Meeting and pickup information

  • we pick up all our guests from aswan east bank hotels

Languages and tickets

  • Arabic — Audio
  • Arabic — Guide
  • Arabic — Written
  • English — Audio
  • English — Guide
  • English — Written
  • French — Audio
  • French — Guide
  • French — Written
  • Spanish — Audio
  • Spanish — Guide
  • Spanish — Written
  • Mobile Only

Tour operator

  • Special trips

Accessibility and practical details

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • It is available to do any extra tours in Egypt with best rates and services upon your request

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 7 hr.
What are the pickup arrangements?
we pick up all our guests from aswan east bank hotels
Which guide languages are listed?
Arabic (audio guide), Arabic (live guide), Arabic (written information), English (audio guide), English (live guide), English (written information), French (audio guide), French (live guide), French (written information), Spanish (audio guide), Spanish (live guide), Spanish (written information).
What ticket format is listed?
Mobile ticket.
What ticket age bands are listed?
Child tickets: age 5–11; Adult tickets: age 12+. Check the practical details for participation requirements.
What accessibility information is provided?
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
What is the cancellation policy?
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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