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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 Olivia CA   June 28, 2023
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he tour was overall okay. I had a very friendly group of people. Our guide explained everything in great detail. Highly recommended!!
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Reviewed by Wendy (Spalding) GB   June 28, 2023
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The entire booking and reservation process was quick and easy. I highly recommend using this company. The tour itself was everything we wanted and we have no complaints and will recommend it.
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Reviewed by Alistair GB   June 27, 2023
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OVERALL, WE HAD A WONDERFUL EXPERIENCE AND I WOULD HIGHLY RECOMMEND THIS COMPANY.
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Reviewed by Bobbie R US   June 27, 2023
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This tour is a must if you want to have excellent tour. we originally had low expectations but by the end of it, my wife and I both agreed it was one of our best decisions in the city. Our tour guide outdid himself; he was knowledgeable and had very good English. I could not believe how much I learned about tour, Will recommend.
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Reviewed by Cynthia C GB   June 27, 2023
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It was fantastic tour, very well organized and time saving. Our guide is awesome guide, passionate and totally devoted to his profession. Thank you very much.
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Reviewed by Edna US   June 27, 2023
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Our guide was outstanding - passionate with real local knowledge and a very pleasant young lady. This tour that is well worth doing if you want to have a tour.
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Reviewed by Nene IN   June 27, 2023
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Our guide was a lovely lady who we really enjoyed spending the day with.
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Reviewed by Neil G US   June 26, 2023
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I was lucky enough to get a phenomenal guide. She was extremely knowledgeable, genuine, and passionate. I can tell that she is doing what she absolutely loves!
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Reviewed by Robin GB   June 26, 2023
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Our guide was so friendly and informative about the city and the culture throughout the entire tour so I can say that This was a great start to our holiday.
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Reviewed by Nicola GB   June 26, 2023
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We were lucky enough to have this tour guide because he was perfect, he was amazingly well informed and friendly and made the trip very enjoyable and interesting. WONDERFUL, %100, TRY THIS TOUR COMPANY.
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