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Abu Simbel Temples - Private Day Tour from Aswan

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4.5 / 5 total 179 reviews
Duration: 9 to 10 hours
Product code: 3400
Overview

See the ancient marvel of Abu Simbel on a private day trip from Aswan. Journey southward by private, air-conditioned vehicle as your 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. 

Your private guide will pick you up from your hotel in Aswan at 4 am (Aswan airport or Train Station give us your arrival time) for the three-hour drive south: you'll travel in your comfortable air-conditioned vehicle for this private tour of Abu Simbel.

Built during the reign of the great Pharaoh Ramses II, in the 13th century BC, these two substantial rock-cut temples are dedicated to Ramses II and his wife, Nefertari. They are considered architectural masterpieces of Egypt's the New Kingdom and so, when Aswan's High Dam was first built, flooding their original location, the Egyptian government and UNESCO worked together to save both temples from the flood.

Your guide will escort you to the Great Temple, or Sun Temple, built in honour of Ramses II and dedicated to him and four other gods, as well as the smaller temple dedicated to his wife Nefertari, and also known as the Temple of Hathor.

A qualified Egyptologist, he will explain the fine details of the rock-cut carvings and sculpture, as well as how the temples were saved from the flood. After around three hours at the temples, you'll return to Aswan.

Highlights
  • Hear the history of the temples told by your private guide
  • See the temple dedicated to Nefertari
  • Your Egyptologist will explain the fine details of the rocks and sculptures
  • Discover how the temples were saved from the flood in the 1960s
Good to Know
  • Scheduling Scheduling: This is a Private Tour That is Run Exclusively for the Person or Group Who Booked the Tour.
  • Languages offered on the Activity / TourLanguages offered on the Activity / Tour: English, German, French, Italian, Dutch, Japanese, Portuguese, Spanish
  • Duration Duration: 9 to 10 hours
  • Printed or Mobile Voucher Accepted Printed or Mobile Voucher Accepted
  • Children aged 0 - 4 are free of chargeChildren aged 0 - 4 are free of charge
  • Pick-up service Pick-up service
    Pick up from your hotel in Aswan at 4am (Aswan airport or train station please send us your arrival time)
  • Disability Services Disability Services
    Wheelchair accessible
  • Easy Cancellation Easy Cancellation
    There is no cancellation fee once Customers Cancel at least 7 day(s) prior to the date of the activity or tour.
    There is 50% cancellation fee for Customers to Cancel 3 and 6 day(s) prior to the date of the activity or tour.
    There is 100% cancellation fee for Customers to Cancel 2 day(s) prior to the date of the activity or tour.
  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking Confirmation will be received at time of booking
  • Cut-off TimeCut-off Time
    Available to be booked until hours before the tour starts. We reserve the option to confirm the tour or not due to availability.
Inclusions
  • All service charges and taxes
  • Bottled water
  • Private tour
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Entrance fees for the two temples
  • Private professional guide (Egyptologist)
  • Private air-conditioned Vehicle.
Exclusions
  • Gratuities (optional)
Pickup and Drop-off
Meeting point: Aswan hotels, Aswan airport or Aswan train station (you can send us your arrival details)
Know Before You Go
  • You will be returned to your departure point
  • This tours departure point is between 4am and 11am
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Reviewed by Frank & Olga RU   June 11, 2023
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We had a great time with our tour guide. He was professional and extremely helpful throughout the entire tour. He is very knowledgeable and provided us with history and facts to all monuments and in-between stops to give us the full experience. In addition to his knowledge, he was very helpful and intelligent. Highly recommended!!!
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Reviewed by Laurel3947 US   June 11, 2023
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Our guide was very friendly with an enthusiastic personality which made for an excellent experience. Thanks.
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Reviewed by JacksonM BS   June 10, 2023
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What a great introduction!! We really enjoyed our fascinating tour and also Our guide pitched it perfectly - 'educational but fun'. Thoroughly recommended. Thanks.
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Reviewed by Rhonda GB   June 10, 2023
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I WOULD DEFINITELY BOOK THIS TOUR AGAIN. THANKS. .
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Reviewed by Carol Holda US   June 09, 2023
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We did a private tour for the three of us. It was awesome our guide was very knowledgeable and she was very flexible if we wanted to stay a little longer somewhere.
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Reviewed by Gavin GB   June 09, 2023
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We had the most amazing day with our guide. It was a magical day .Thank you to her.
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Reviewed by Nick G GB   June 09, 2023
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Guido was our tour guide and he was amazing! Knew the areas very well. The tour was comfortable, arrived on time and everything was dealt with professionally. Highly recommend.
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Reviewed by James Smith GB   June 09, 2023
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The tour guide kept our children engaged the entire time, and we had a relaxing because Our guide was fantastic, entertaining and provided a lot of relevant information during this tour.
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Reviewed by Debs NZ   June 09, 2023
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A very enjoyable tour, a really knowledgeable guide and , wonderful place! a must do tour for anyone.
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Reviewed by CARDOSO CO   June 09, 2023
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I've been on many tours and this by far one of the very best guide I have had. Thank you, for being so generous and attentive to us. Hope to repay the favour if you book.
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