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Abu Simbel Private Full-Day Tour from Aswan: Egyptology & Experience of Modern Egypt
4.9
242 Ratings
Abu Simbel
Enjoy a private tour led by a knowledgeable Egyptologist tour guide, offering insights into both contemporary Egyptian life and its rich history. Travel in comfort with a modern air-conditioned car and a skilled driver.
Enjoy a private tour led by a knowledgeable Egyptologist tour guide, offering insights into both contemporary Egyptian life and its rich history. Travel in comfort with a modern air-conditioned car and a skilled driver.
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
- Baby seat if requested
- Egyptologist tour guide
- Bottled water
- Snacks
- All Fees and Taxes
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- Private transportation
- Baby seat if requested
- Egyptologist tour guide
- Bottled water
- Snacks
- All Fees and Taxes
- In-vehicle air conditioning
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
(242 Ratings)
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Edward
Apr 13, 2026
Comfort guaranteed. - This tour is very worthwhile. Hany, excellent host and driver. Very comfortable experience. 100% recommended.
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Carola_w
Apr 12, 2026
Absolutely recommendable - Travelling with Hany, our driver, was an outstanding interesting and informative experience. He was exceptionally attentive without being annoying and gave us a lot of information concerning land and people. Besides, he had a lot of charm and wit and we had a lot of fun during that long drive. Abu Simbel, of course, was really impressive and is absolutely worth a visit. As we arrived at noon, the masses had already gone which made the visit even better.
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Martialbaldo
Apr 11, 2026
Very professional - Our driver was very kind, always with little care, our guide was very friendly, the local restaurant cooked us fish wonderfully, and the Abu Simbel site is still as amazing to visit, my favorite of Egypt.
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Anindita_b
Apr 11, 2026
Hany the excellent driver - My driver was Hany. And honestly I have really nothing negative to point out here. Hany asked for my address the evening before. He was at my location 5 minutes before departure. He had brought along the snacks and water as promised. He accommodated my need to stop and withdraw some cash at an ATM. The drive to Abu Simbel was super smooth. Hany kept educating me along the way about developments in the Sahara. At Abu Simbel he introduced me to the guide who did the rest of the job. The guides job is pretty short since they are not allowed to enter the temples. The knowledge was basic but correct. At the end the guides did push a bit for tips (but that’s all of Egypt anyway). Hany was patient as I completed some local shopping. The entire experience was structured, calm, and not rushed. Highly reccomended.
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Chungli_c
Apr 11, 2026
A very Pleasant trip to Abu Simbel! - Our driver Hany is a nice gentle man. He showed up in our hotel 10 minutes beforehand and helped me and my wife to carry all our stuffs to his car. The car is clean and very comfortable, the seats can be set inclined to your like. In the whole trip, we just laid back like in a chaise sofa, and were able take a full rest/sleep. Hany drives safely and carefully. He is also very knowledgeable about Egyptian history and local Attractions. He recommended a local restaurant for diner. We went there after the trip. The food was excellent and the cost is very affordable.
Thank you Hany for our great trip to Abu Simbel!
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Thomasb10174
Apr 10, 2026
Nice, we'll run day trip - We elected a trip with driver, no lunch. If you pick a lunch tour, U R going to get a fish,tilapia. There are plenty of drinks and snack options along the way. We spent about 2+ hours at Abu Simbel. We also left later in the morning to avoid the thousands of cruise buses. Good choice!
Mark and Michael were great drivers. Communication was excellent before, during, and after the tour.
A guide inside the fence will try to force himself on you. You do not have to have a guide inside the site! And your driver can't go inside.
Pleasant note: watch for mirages, and huge irrigation projects.
Great day with Mark & Michael
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Susan_h
Apr 10, 2026
Excellent trip to Abu Simbel with Hany - Hany was an excellent driver and very friendly. The car was very comfortable, with reclining seats and shades for the window. Hany texted the night before the trip to ensure everything went smooth, which I appreciated. He was very efficient. Would 100% recommend.
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Roberto91_10
Apr 8, 2026
An absolutely unforgettable experience! - The private tour to Abu Simbel from Aswan was one of the highlights of our trip to Egypt. The site is truly breathtaking—the scale of the temples and their history leave you speechless, and the visit is perfectly organized with just the right amount of time to explore without feeling rushed.
But what really made this experience special was our driver, Hany.
Honestly, the best driver we have ever had in our entire lives. Always smiling, kind, and incredibly supportive throughout the whole day. He made us feel safe and completely at ease during the long journey through the desert, which turned out to be surprisingly comfortable and enjoyable.
During the drive, Hany also shared many interesting insights about the desert, making the journey even more engaging and enriching. It wasn’t just transportation—it was part of the experience.
Hany was not just a driver, but a true reference point: attentive to every detail, always ready to help, and genuinely committed to making our day perfect. His professionalism and positive attitude truly made the difference.
If you’re considering visiting Abu Simbel, this tour is highly recommended—and if you’re lucky enough to have Hany as your driver, you’re in the best possible hands!
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Zayd_a
Mar 26, 2026
Brilliant guide - Mina - This was a brilliant tour - the best one in Egypt so far. Our tour guide, Mina , was brilliant. Very knowledgeable and enthusiastic. I highly recommend!
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Stefania_b
Apr 12, 2026
Very convenient transportation.... - Very convenient transportation. The local guide explains something before entering the temples but cannot enter. Too bad....
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