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Abu Simbel Private Full-Day Tour from Aswan: Egyptology & Experience of Modern Egypt
4.9
230 Ratings
Abu Simbel
This is an exclusive journey accompanied by a proficient Egyptologist tour specialist, possessing immense knowledge about modern and ancient Egypt. The tour is facilitated in an exceptionally comfortable air-conditioned vehicle with a professional chauffeur.
This is an exclusive journey accompanied by a proficient Egyptologist tour specialist, possessing immense knowledge about modern and ancient Egypt. The tour is facilitated in an exceptionally comfortable air-conditioned vehicle with a professional chauffeur.
Duration:
10 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
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Abu Simbel Temple Complex - pickup from 4.00a.m up to 11.00 a.m in a modern a.c car driving 3 hours through the Sahara desert having a break in a camp in a middle of the desert then arriving to abu simble
to join the professional Egyptologest tour guide listing to the exiting stories belongs to the king Ramesses 2 and the second temple built to…
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Abu Simbel Temple Complex - pickup from 4.00a.m up to 11.00 a.m in a modern a.c car driving 3 hours through the Sahara desert having a break in a camp in a middle of the desert then arriving to abu simble
to join the professional Egyptologest tour guide listing to the exiting stories belongs to the king Ramesses 2 and the second temple built to his beloved wife queen Nefrtari both carved out of the mountain in about 1300 B.C
and how those two temples had been saved and relocated from being in danger of submerging by water from lack Nasser at 1964

What's Included
- Private transportation
- Bottled water
- Snacks
- All Fees and Taxes
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- Baby seat if requested
- Egyptologist tour guide
- Private transportation
- Bottled water
- Snacks
- All Fees and Taxes
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- Baby seat if requested
- Egyptologist tour guide
What's Not Included
- Entrance fees
- Tipping and gratitude
- Entrance fees
- Tipping and gratitude
Location
Abu Simbel Temple Complex
Abu Simbel,
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.9
(230 Ratings)
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F1337pmandreak
Jan 27, 2026
Great overall experience! - This was a great experience from start to finish. Hany, our driver was very professional, a safe driver and made sure that we had a wonderful experience. He was very thoughtful, checking in to see if we needed anything many times while also pointing out interesting sights on the drive out and back. Our guide was very knowledgeable and told us some very entertaining stories at the temples.
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2000moreno
Jan 25, 2026
Amazing day at Abu Simbel with a great team - The Abu Simbel tour was absolutely fantastic. The temple is truly impressive and well worth the trip.
Our driver, Koko, was amazing. He was kind, genuine, and a very safe driver. He took great care of us throughout the entire journey and made sure everything ran smoothly.
Our guide, Walid, was also excellent. He was very friendly, knowledgeable, and happy to share the history and details of the site, which really added to the experience.
Thank you both for such an amazing day.
One useful thing for future travelers to know is that the police checkpoint in Abu Simbel closes at 4:00 pm, so it is important to plan the return and leave before then.
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155wynfordd
Jan 25, 2026
Abu Simbel - well worth the visit👍😀 - The driver arrived on time at the agreed pick up point and drove very smoothly to Abu Simbel, inspite of the road conditions.
Abu Simbel itself is fantastic and worth the over 3 hour drive (one way) from Aswan.
Not sure if we were just lucky but we arrived around 11:30 and many of the large tour groups had left so not so crowded.
We had a private taxi driver which was great.
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Sohil_s
Jan 22, 2026
Amazing trip to Abu Sibel. - We had a wonderful experience at Abu Simbel, all thanks to our guide Ahmed.
We had a smooth pick up and drop. The quality of the car was also good. The driver also drove very well and was safe.
Ahmed explained us the history and significance of the temples. He was patient, friendly, and ensured we had enough time to explore, take photos, and absorb the beauty of this magnificent site. Highly recommend to anyone visiting!
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1abhiking
Jan 17, 2026
Great day trip to Abu Simbel - Perfect day trip to Abu Simbel. Picked up at our boat in Aswam at 8 am by Rom. Excellent driver and clean, comfortable car. Returned by 5 pm. Missed the crowds. Abu Simbel is beautiful and worth the detour. Everything seamless. Highly recommend
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Nicolas_o
Jan 14, 2026
Hany amir a great guide - Hany Amir took us in an excellent vehicle and was explaining everything about the road, including story about Sudan and Egypt
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Rebus318
Jan 14, 2026
Excellent overall - Excellent tour. The driver was on time and the car was very comfortable as well as the journey. The guide did a great job explaining things outside the temple. Guides are not allowed to go in the temple, but he gave us a great description along with where to find things, and we were able to pop out to ask him questions. I also really appreciated the company allowing us to start a bit later at 930am. The car was completely private. The driver drove in a safe manner, the water and snack was provided as advertised and we got to enjoy a quiet ride.
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Lynn_l
Jan 13, 2026
There is no such thing as the LUXURY LIMO, per the tour operator even though we paid for it. - Excellent EXCEPT there is NO LUXURY LIMO, which we paid extra for. Our knees were pressed against the back seat of the Mitsubishi Expander. My husband is 6'2" and I am 5'11". This was the only vehicle used for a two person private tour, per the tour operator. There is no luxury limo. Bait and switch? We paid the extra $60.00 charge for the "limo", which does not exist. We did not expect an "American style limousine". We did expect a comfortable car we would fit in, for the 6+ hours ride. The tour operator has told me twice he will not refund the difference. From the tour operator "This is what everyone recommended as an MVP car, not a van. This is the largest for 2 ppl". Even though the tour we purchased said "Luxury Limo", that does not exist and apparently neither does the extra $60 we paid.
Our driver and guide were excellent! Omar (guide) and Hany (driver). Omars knowledge was exceptional. He allowed the appropriate amount of time at each site and explained everything we were seeing. Our driver knew the roads impeccably!
I would very highly recommend the tour but I would not recommend the luxury limo upgrade. It doesn't exist.
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Eric_m
Jan 13, 2026
Exceptional Private Tour Experience to Abu Simbel with Hany - Our driver Hany provided outstanding service for our private tour from Aswan to Abu Simbel. He arrived early for pickup and maintained excellent communication via WhatsApp throughout the booking process.
The professionalism was evident from start to finish - he came prepared with complimentary snacks and water for the journey, which was much appreciated given the distance. What elevated the experience was his knowledge of the region’s history. He shared fascinating insights about the landscape and sites we passed, making the long drive engaging and educational.
He also demonstrated good judgment in selecting rest stops, choosing locations that were clean and well-stocked so I could stretch my legs and grab additional refreshments as needed.
For anyone planning the Abu Simbel trip from Aswan, I highly recommend booking a private tour with Hany. The convenience, comfort, and added historical context made it well worth it.
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Panos_p
Jan 14, 2026
The car was very... - The car was very comfortable and our driver was friendly and careful.
The egyptologist in Abu Simbel gave some basic information, but I would have liked more context. It was hard to ask specific questions without extra context.
Satisfactory overall, but not excellent.
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