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, built by Ramses II in the 13th century BC
• Ogle the gigantic colossi of Ramses II and Nefertari at the temple gateways
• Admire the statues and engraved battle scenes inside the Great Temple
• 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.

Departure Point

Tour to Abu Simbel Temples from Aswan, Pickup from a hotel in Aswan Al Hadadin, Sheyakhah Thalethah, Qism Aswan, Aswan Governorate, Egypt . Pickup from Aswan airport El-Shaheed Abd El-Fattah Hassanein, Sheyakhah Thalethah, Qism Aswan, Aswan Governorate, Egypt . Pickup from Aswan train station Aswan، أسوان 81711،، Abu AR Rish Qebli, Aswan Seconed, Aswan Governorate, Egypt.

Return Details

Returns to original departure point

Tour to Abu Simbel Temples from Aswan

• Confirmation will be received at time of booking.
• Most travelers can participate.
• Children must be accompanied by an adult.
• This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate.