Explore Abu Simbel’s colossal temples on a private day trip from Aswan. Enjoy guided tours, comfortable transport, and lunch included.
Explore Abu Simbel’s colossal temples on a private day trip from Aswan. Enjoy guided tours, comfortable transport, and lunch included.
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Aswan - • Hotel Pickup: Begin the day with an early pickup from your hotel or Nile cruise in Aswan. After meeting the guide, board the air-conditioned bus for the journey to Abu Simbel.
• Scenic Drive to Abu Simbel: The drive to Abu Simbel takes about 3.5 to 4 hours. Enjoy the desert landscape and the changing views as you approach the Nubian…
- Aswan - • Hotel Pickup: Begin the day with an early pickup from your hotel or Nile cruise in Aswan. After meeting the guide, board the air-conditioned bus for the journey to Abu Simbel.
• Scenic Drive to Abu Simbel: The drive to Abu Simbel takes about 3.5 to 4 hours. Enjoy the desert landscape and the changing views as you approach the Nubian region.
- Abu Simbel Temple Complex - • Arrival at Abu Simbel: Upon reaching the Abu Simbel site, start a guided tour of the temples. The guide will share the intriguing history of Ramses II’s decision to construct these grand structures in honor of himself and his queen.
• Ramses II Temple: The first visit is to the larger temple, dedicated to Ramses II. Marvel at the enormous statues of Ramses on the throne and explore the temple’s interior, adorned with exquisite carvings and reliefs. Discover the historical and religious importance of this temple and how it was meticulously relocated to save it from the waters of Lake Nasser.
• Nefertari Temple: Proceed to the smaller yet equally impressive temple dedicated to Ramses II’s cherished wife, Nefertari. Although smaller, its decorations are remarkably well-preserved, featuring vivid colors and stunning reliefs of Queen Nefertari with Ramses II and various deities.
- Aswan - • Return Journey to Aswan: After exploring the temples, board the bus for the return trip to Aswan. The drive back takes approximately 3.5 to 4 hours.
• Arrival in Aswan: You will be dropped off at your hotel or Nile cruise in Aswan in the evening, concluding your memorable day trip to Abu Simbel.
- Private tour
- Private Tour Guide
- Private transportation
- Hotel pickup and drop-off in the East Bank
- Snacks
- Bottled Water
- Private tour
- Private Tour Guide
- Private transportation
- Hotel pickup and drop-off in the East Bank
- Snacks
- Bottled Water
- Entrance fees to the Abu Simbel temples
- Tipping to Driver and Guide “Optional”
- Personal Expenses
- Entrance fees to the Abu Simbel temples
- Tipping to Driver and Guide “Optional”
- Personal Expenses
Take an exciting day trip to the renowned Abu Simbel Temples, among Egypt’s most celebrated ancient sites, situated in the far south of the nation. These magnificent temples, hewn into the mountains by Pharaoh Ramses II, were moved in the 1960s to prevent submersion by Lake Nasser. This bus tour from Aswan offers the opportunity to witness the temples’…
Take an exciting day trip to the renowned Abu Simbel Temples, among Egypt’s most celebrated ancient sites, situated in the far south of the nation. These magnificent temples, hewn into the mountains by Pharaoh Ramses II, were moved in the 1960s to prevent submersion by Lake Nasser. This bus tour from Aswan offers the opportunity to witness the temples’ splendor and gain insight into their historical and architectural importance.
- Vegetarian Food is Available
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.
