Private Cultural Tour of Abu Simbel from Aswan

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Abu Simbel Temples Admission Included
Private Cultural Tour of Abu Simbel from AswanPrivate Cultural Tour of Abu Simbel from AswanPrivate Cultural Tour of Abu Simbel from Aswan
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Why we love it?

This private 8-hour tour from Aswan takes you by air-conditioned vehicle to the Abu Simbel Temples, located near Egypt’s southern border in Nubia. Your visit includes admission to the two remarkable temples carved into the rock by King Ramesses II: the Great Temple dedicated to Ramesses and the four deities Amun Ra, Ra Horakhty, Ptah, and a deified Ramesses II, and the Temple of Queen Nefertari, also known as the Temple of Hathor. The tour allows about two hours to explore these monumental sites, famous for their colossal statues and the precise solar alignment that illuminates the sanctuary twice a year. A qualified Egyptologist guide accompanies you, providing detailed historical context as you discover these masterpieces of ancient Egypt before returning to Aswan.

Inclusions

  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Qualified professional Egyptologist guide
  • Private tour
  • Transport by modern air-conditioned vehicle & Fuel surcharge
  • Guaranteed to skip the long lines
  • Bottled water
  • All Fees and Taxes

Exclusions

  • Food and drinks
  • Tipping
  • Extra charge for the pick up from Aswan airport 10$ pp

Itinerary

Abu Simbel Temples

Visit the Abu Simble, choose your preferred departure time on booking, and depart your Aswan hotel or Aswan port by air-conditioned vehicle, the tour guide will be waiting for you according to which time you want to drive to Abu Simple temples ( 3 hours drive ) enjoy a visit to Abu Simbel by a private air-conditioned vehicle.

The two Temples of Abu Simbel , with their unique style, are considered to be the masterpieces of ancient Egypt. The Temple of Ramsses II was dedicated to the four universal gods Ptah, Re-Her-Akhtey, Amun-Re, and to Ramsses II himself. The great Abu Simbel temple is also called The Sun Temple of Ramssess II.

The Temple of Queen Nefertari is also Called Temple of Hathor who was the wife of the Sun God so in a symbolic way, the two Temples, that of Ramsses II and that of Nefertari, bring Ramesses II, Nefertari, Hathor and the Sun God together as one.

You will enjoy the 2 hours visit or more, then you will head back Aswan to go back to your hotel.

Please Note

  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Not stroller accessible
  • Not suitable for pets
  • Infant seats unavailable We pick up all travelers from hotel airport or train station or bus station

Know Before You Go

  • Public transportation nearby
  • Infants must sit on laps
  • Passport required

Cancellation Policy

Fully refundable until 1 day before start

Non-refundable after 1 day before start

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