Day Trip to Abu Simbel from Aswan in a Private Vehicle

Abu Simbel, Aswan Governorate, Egypt - View on map
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  • 7 Hours
  • Max People : 20
  • Tour Guid Available
  • Min Age: 0.9
  • Pickup: From/ To Hotel
  • Tour Type: Private
Description

This tour will take you on a scenic drive through the desert landscape and experience an magical ancient history of Egypt.

Highlights:

  • A private tour guide will pick you up from the hotel in Aswan for a drive to Abu Simbel.
  • Visit to the Abu Simbel temples, two massive rock temples built by Pharaoh Ramses II in the 13th century BC.
  • opportunity to marvel at the unique engineering feat of the temple's relocation in the 1960s to avoid flooding during the construction of the Aswan High Dam.
  • It's time to explore the temples at your leisure and take in their grandeur and historical significance.
  • Have a majestic lunch at a restaurant in Aswan.
  • Drive back to your hotel after this amazing tour.

 

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Price Includes
Pick & drop service from your hotel in Aswan
Private air-conditioned vehicle
Entrance Fees to the sight
Egyptologist tour guide
Mineral water
All service charges & taxes
Extra Operational Tour
Tipping.

Travel Styles

Cultural

Facilities

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Free Cancellation 24 hours
Tickets
Wheelchair accessible
Itinerary

This temples has two massive rock temples located in southern Egypt, near the border with Sudan. They were built during the reign of Pharaoh Ramses II in the 13th century BC and are considered one of ancient Egypt's most impressive architectural achievements. These two temples were relocated in the 1960s to avoid their flooding during the construction of the Aswan High Dam. The larger temple is dedicated to Ramses II and features four 20-meter-tall statues of the Pharaoh at its entrance, while the smaller temple is dedicated to his queen, Nefertari. The temples at Abu Simbel remain one of Egypt's top tourist destinations and are a testament to the grandeur of ancient Egyptian culture and architecture.

Delicious lunch will be served at the restaurant in Aswan.

Important Information

What to Bring :

⭐ Hat

⭐ Sunblock & Sunglasses

⭐ Comfortable Shoes

⭐ Umbrella

Location
FAQs

The drive from Aswan to Abu Simbel takes about 3 – 3.5 hours one way along the desert road, so be prepared for a full-day excursion with significant travel time.

At Abu Simbel you’ll see the two remarkable rock-cut temples built during the reign of Ramses II, the Great Temple dedicated to the king himself, and the smaller temple of Queen Nefertari, both celebrated for their colossal statues and intricate reliefs.

Most private vehicle tours include a private air-conditioned car and driver with hotel pickup and drop-off. In many cases you can also choose to add a licensed Egyptologist guide and entrance tickets for a richer cultural experience.

Because you’ll spend several hours on the road and time outdoors near the temple, it’s smart to bring sun protection (hat, sunscreen, sunglasses), water, comfortable shoes, and a camera. Snacks may be useful but lunch is often included or arranged.

Most travelers start early in the morning like before sunrise, to arrive at Abu Simbel with cooler temperatures and fewer crowds, since the site is quite exposed and gets busy later in the day.

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James W
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7 months ago
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Very good day trip from hurghada, excellent communication with all. Tour guide was very knowledgeable and the bus and drivers where excellent, highly recommended this tour.

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Damian C
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9 months ago
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I can highly recommend this tour. Everything was perfect. Driver and guide were excellent. Great balance of free time and guided tour. Very knowledgeable guide. We had a great day.

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Aitor L
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11 months ago
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We got recommended by our AirBnb host to Mrs Eman. In two days and before our arrival we got our trip arrange via WhatApp: Clear communication, precise information and always double checked to avoid mistakes. Our trip...

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Sabah M
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10 months ago
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We had a truly lovely time everything was impressively well organised, especially considering the last minute arrangements. The team did an amazing job. A special thanks to Ahmed, who was incredibly helpful and friendly...

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Steffen L
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1 year ago
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We did the speedboat tour during our vacation in Hurghada, and it was an incredible experience! From start to finish, everything was professionally organized and perfectly executed. The ride was thrilling, and we loved t...

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Susan D
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1 year ago
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Trips2Deal went above and beyond. As a female solo traveller, I felt totally safe when alone with the driver from Soma Bay to Hurghada to participate in this tour. The tour was great, driving Buggys , Quads and Jeep...

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07/18/2024 06:18
Abu Simbel

A blessed day for me, guided by the professionals.

Ahmed Ali Somalia flag
07/18/2024 06:15
Wonderful experience

The best day of my life. I love to explore the ancient wonders.

Mason Wright United States Outlying Islands flag
07/21/2023 01:26
Abu Simbel from Aswan

Traveling in a private vehicle to Abu Simbel from Aswan offered a relaxed and intimate journey. The breathtaking temples and the hassle-free trip made it an extraordinary day.

Emma Foster Niue flag
04/17/2024 01:25
Abu Simbel Trip

The private vehicle day trip would be the best way; it is both luxurious yet enlightening.

James Bryant Thailand flag
04/11/2024 01:22
Traveling to Abu Simbel

Traveling to Abu Simbel from Aswan in a private vehicle provided a personalized and enriching experience.

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