Private Day Tour to Abu Simbel Temples from Aswan: A Chance to Explore Egypt's Hidden Treasures

Embark on a private day tour to the Abu Simbel temples from Aswan and uncover Egypt’s hidden treasures. Skip the hassle and enjoy the freedom to customize your itinerary.

Duration: 10 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Abu Simbel Temple Complex - As per requested time 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…
What's Included
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • All Transfers by Private A/C latest Model Vehicle
  • Guide (if option selected)
  • Entry fees (if option selected)
  • Lunch at local restaurants (Local Egyptian Food) (if option selected)
  • Bottle of water
What's Not Included
  • Personal Items
  • Tipping
Additional Information

Explore a lesser-known area of Egypt that many first-time travelers overlook with a private day tour to the Abu Simbel temples from Aswan. Benefit from private, air-conditioned transportation, avoiding the inconvenience of renting a car, and take advantage of the opportunity to ask your private guide any questions you may have. Additionally, enjoy the…

Location
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Aswan
Cancellation Policy

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

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Leslie_o
Apr 29, 2026
The tour guide was very... - The tour guide was very friendly and knowledgeable. The car was nice and comfortable. They came to pick us up on time. It was a very nice trip for us.
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Maggie_s
Apr 27, 2026
Jaw dropping experience ! - Our tour guide was very knowledgeable, fun,and an absolute sweetheart! The temples were such a beautiful experience. Awesome driver and amazing food!
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Christian_v
Apr 19, 2026
Worth the trip - Definetly worth visiting and the trip was less tortuous than expected, not even that long. Driver didn't speak a word of english but at least was polite and respectful. I can recommed.
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Konstantinos_p
Apr 19, 2026
Great experiece. Great tour office - It was great experience and the tour guide whose name is Magdy is passionate with his job and specially with Abu Simbel. Everything was just it was referred to the program and the organization was great. Trust this tour office.
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Daytrip62822566220
Apr 2, 2026
Excellent - Driver is very nice, efficient, caring. The car is comfortable enough for 7 hours drive, with good air conditioning. The guide in Abu Simbel is also very helpful and efficient. We have an excellent experience.
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Q2923fvrobertw
Mar 22, 2026
A solid drive but really worth it. - We did this visit 15 March. Our driver was Mohammed who drove very safely and with care. He is excellent. We were amongst the first on site. It's a solid drive but worth it, not only Abu Simbel, but also the desert and huge impact of irrigation. We did not take the lunch. Our hotel had provided a breakfast box.
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Thetraveldude888
Mar 19, 2026
Abu Simbel private in car... anytime again - Super relaxed private tour, new air-conditioned car of the brand Geely. Driver was on time and knew us to entertain. Away from the buses and crowds we were in Abu Simbel early. Highly recommended.
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Jean_s
May 7, 2026
Fine, but... - The excursion went as planned except for the end unfortunately: our hotel was located on the west bank of Aswan and the driver picked us up there in the morning as planned. However, when we returned from the excursion to Aswan, we were taken back to the east side of the city because the guide wanted to take us to a “very good souvenir shop” that was on this side of the city. After passing through, the guide did not want to take us back to our hotel on the west bank and we were forced to return on our own, taking a boat that we paid for ourselves. The return to the hotel was included in the service. Despite our request, the organizer refused to pay us compensation. Too bad because the rest of the day went well. So beware when the guide wants to take you to a specific shop...
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Nicole_g
Apr 4, 2026
Private, Not Personal - Read the Reviews - Read the reviews. Good, easy trip to the temples. The driver is very convenient - he was quiet and kind. Didn’t explain what was happening though. When we got there, another man walked us from the car to the ticket counter, where he scanned us in. We then walked to the temples, where our guide met us. He gave us a 10-min lesson on the temples (much appreciated) and then told us we had an hour to explore before we had to go back to the car. Post experience, I’m seeing other people had 2 hours - not sure why we only had 1! I wish we had more time. Once we left the guide, he moved on to new tour groups, which is fine, but we never went back to him with our questions because we didn’t want to interrupt his other groups. All in all, this is “private” but it’s not like other private tours. It’s not personal and you don’t get the opportunity to make a connection with your guide. That’s fine, but just know that before going in. Would I do it again? Sure. Temples are amazing and it’s worth the trip. Would I pay for the guide? No.
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Jennifer_k
Apr 4, 2026
Incredible site, but early logistics need improvement - We booked a private Abu Simbel tour through Viator. Abu Simbel itself is absolutely worth the trip, but our experience was mixed due to the early morning logistics. Our pickup was more than 25 minutes late, whic at 4:30am was frustrating — especially as we were coordinating a private boat transfer from Elephantine Island back to the pickup point. The start felt rushed, including having to quickly cross the street to meet the vehicle, and a few early stops (like for gas) made things feel less organized than we expected. That said, once underway, the experience improved. Our guide, Dahlia, was a highlight — communicative, organized, and clearly working to keep the day on track. Overall, a good experience with strong guiding, but the early logistics did not meet expectations for a private tour.
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Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).