Private Abu Simbel Day Trip from Aswan with Hotel Pickup

From $150 • 9 hours 30 minutes • Primo Go • Abu Simbel, Aswan, Egypt • Meet on location or pickup • Free until 1 day before

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Why we love it?

The Private Abu Simbel Day Trip from Aswan offers a unique opportunity to explore the iconic temples of Abu Simbel, known for their remarkable rock-cut architecture and historical significance. This 9.5-hour experience is ideal for history enthusiasts and travelers seeking a deeper understanding of ancient Egyptian culture. The tour includes convenient hotel pickup and drop-off in Aswan, ensuring a hassle-free journey in a comfortable, air-conditioned vehicle. With a professional driver and bottled water provided, participants can focus on the breathtaking sights and the rich stories behind these monumental structures.

Inclusions

Hotel pickup and drop-off (Aswan city hotels)
Air-conditioned modern bus or minivan
Professional driver
Bottled water
All service charges and taxes

Exclusions

Entrance fees to Abu Simbel (Optional)
Lunch at local Restaurant (Optional)
Guide (optional — can be arranged for an extra fee)
Driver gratuities (optional but much appreciated)

Itinerary

At Abu Simbel

travelers will visit the world-famous twin temples built by Pharaoh Ramses II over 3,000 years ago. The larger temple is dedicated to Ramses II himself and features four colossal seated statues of the king, each over 20 meters tall. The smaller temple is dedicated to Queen Nefertari, Ramses' beloved wife.

Visitors can explore the impressive facades and step inside the temples to view detailed wall carvings, hieroglyphs, and scenes of ancient Egyptian rituals, battles, and offerings to the gods. You’ll have time to admire the incredible engineering feat — the entire complex was relocated in the 1960s to avoid flooding by the Nile, making it not only a masterpiece of ancient Egypt but also of modern engineering.

Travelers will enjoy approximately 2 hours at the site to explore at their own pace, take photos, and immerse themselves in Egypt’s rich history.

Please Note

Wheelchair accessible
Stroller or pram accessible
Infant seats unavailable
Wheelchair accessible
Not wheelchair accessible
Please be ready in your hotel lobby by 4:00 AM for pickup. The driver will ask for your name and booking reference to verify your reservation.
Pickup is included from any hotel located on the East Bank of Aswan (city area) free of charge.
If your hotel is located in the Nubian Village at Gharb Soheil (West Bank), an additional pickup fee will apply.
Pickup time is at 4:00 AM sharp. Please be ready at your hotel lobby by this time.
Notes:
We will contact you the day before the tour to confirm the exact pickup time.
If you're staying outside the Aswan city area, please contact us after booking to arrange the meeting point.