Abu Simbel Private Day-trip: Explore UNESCO World Heritage Site from Aswan
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Abu Simbel
Embark on a private day trip from Aswan to explore the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Abu Simbel. Marvel at the ancient temples, learn about their history, and hear the fascinating story of their relocation in the 1960s. Enjoy personalized attention from a private Egyptologist guide.
Duration: 9 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights

  • Abu Simbel Temple Complex - Early morning our expert Tour guide will pick you up from your hotel in Aswan to enjoy your drive to the Nubian desert south of Aswan which is around 3 and half a hour hours drive to enjoy Abu Simbel day tour from Aswan by air-conditioned vehicle.We offer one rest stop is around half a hour in the desert to see sun rise or take picture of the desert.

  • Abu Simbel - The Great Temple of Ramses II
    See the ancient marvel of Abu Simbel on a private day trip from Aswan. Journey southward by private, air-conditioned vehicle as your personal guide shares tales of the 3,400-year-old complex, a masterwork of ancient Egyptian engineering beside Lake Nasser. Awe at the two temples, graced by colossi of Ramses II and his wife Nefertari, and tour the Great Temple’s statue-lined halls and battle reliefs. While you explore, hear the incredible story of the temples’ 1960s relocation to protect them from flooding after the building of the Aswan High Dam.Enjoy in-depth attention and personalized commentary from a private Egyptologist guide.

  • Abu Simbel Temple Complex - Temple of Nefertari
    Learn about the history of temple, built for Egyptian queen and wife of Ramesses II. in the 13th century BC Ogle the gigantic colossi of Ramses II and Nefertari at the temple gateways Admire the statues.
    On our way driving back to the city of Aswan around 3 and half a hour enjoy your time to take pictures for the Mirage.

What's Included
  • Guidance from a certified professional tour guide
  • Complimentary bottled water
  • Comfortable in-vehicle air conditioning
  • Convenient pick-up and drop-off service from your hotel or Nile Cruise
What's Not Included
  • Tipping (Gratuities for your tour guide and driver)
  • Lunch, if required
Additional Information

See the ancient marvel of Abu Simbel on a private day trip from Aswan. Journey southward by private, air-conditioned vehicle as your personal guide shares tales of the 3,400-year-old complex, a masterwork of ancient Egyptian engineering beside Lake Nasser. Awe at the two temples, graced by colossi of Ramses II and his wife Nefertari, and tour the Great Temple’s statue-lined halls and battle reliefs. While you explore, hear the incredible story of the temples’ 1960s relocation to protect them from flooding after the building of the Aswan High Dam. Private day trip by road from Aswan to Abu Simbel, with private air-conditioned transport Venture south to the cliff-cut UNESCO-listed complex, overlooking Lake Nasser Learn about the history of the two temples and Hear how the temples were relocated in the 1960s to protect them from rising Lake Nasser Enjoy in-depth attention and personalized commentary from a private Egyptologist guide.
we will make to feel very well looked after and safe.

Location
Abu Simbel Temple Complex
Abu Simbel,
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Kstew21
Oct 7, 2023
Amazing Two Days in Aswan and Abu Simbel - We had the pleasure of having Basma as our guide for a day in Aswan and a day trip to Abu Simbel. Her love of history and culture was infectious. A gifted storyteller, her overview of Abu Simbel, its creation, and its recent rescue made the 3 hour car ride fly by. Importantly, she did an excellent job of describing what to look for and what we would see inside the two temples before we arrived, which added a depth to our experience that was incredibly helpful. Beyond sharing the facts about the places we visited, Basma shared her love of Aswan and Egypt. Her passion came through in our conversations and her compassion was evident in the many ways she cared for us and the many animals we encountered on our travels. We had several people tell us that Basma is the best tour guide in Aswan.... and I think they must be right. You will be extremely fortunate if you can learn from and laugh with Basma during your travels.
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Excursion693228
Sep 15, 2023
The best Egyptian tour experience! - Well, I met Ebstesam on a FB group and hired her because she seemed super wise and intelligent. And I would like to say that she really over delivered. Her knowledge of Egypt and its symbolism is so vast. We hired her for 8 days to tour the entire country. Ebstesam knows everyone and even hooked us up to visit Abu Simbel on Oct 22 for the Super Sun alignment. We were two Chicago girls in with only 100 dignitaries allowed into the temple for this grand moment. It was unbelievablly breathtaking! I highly recommend her tours. She also booked all of our interior flights and put is in the best hotels. Hot air baloon rides over the Valley of the Kings was incredibl. The trip was effortless and flowed like the Nile! I highly recommend her a your Egyptian guide!
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Cerone
Jun 13, 2023
Best time with Tanora Tours. - This was the second time we toured Egypt with Tanora Tours. They arranged all of our transport needs in Aswan, Luxor and Cairo. Whatever you need they will make it happen. I’ve been to Egypt 3 times now and every time the experience gets better and better. Having a guide is a must to experience all Egypt has to offer. Our guide Basma was truly the best. At this point she is family. I look for forward to returning soon.
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K9961lfcatherineb
May 9, 2023
Experience the true story behind the scene - Asma is an outstanding guide. She did not only tell us the story of the dynasties but also the story behind the scenes. Which enabled us to better understand what we witnessed in both temples of Abou Simbel. Amazing stories about contemporary Egypt too. We warmly recommend her (and the nice driver). Warm regards from Belgium!
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Toddbobe
Apr 24, 2023
A 5 star guide - Ms. Mahmoud is a fantastic guide, and I highly recommend her. She took myself, my family and my sons friends family to Abu Simbel. She gave a detailed explanation of the monument and all it represented in ancient times. She also spoke of the massive engineering effort that was undertaken to move the monument to high ground following the construction of the Aswan dam. As a former history teacher I can say that she knows her history, and can explain it well in English. I would recommend driving to Abu Simbel from Aswan, so you can see the beautiful desolation that is the desert. An experience of a lifetime. In summery, Ms. Mahmoud earned 5 stars and my full recommendation.
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