Private Tour: Tour to Abu Simbel Temples from Aswan

Aswan, Egypt

Step back in time to the age of the pharaohs and discover the jewels of the Nile River on this private 9-hour Abu Simbel temple tour from Aswan. Follow a private guide around the UNESCO World Heritage–listed Abu Simbel temple site. Along the way, gain insight into life in Egypt during Pharaoh Ramesses II’s reign — between 1279 and 1213 BC. Discover top attractions including temples dedicated to the gods Amun-Ra, Ra-Horakhty and the goddess Hathor, and admire ancient constructions in ode to Ramesses II’s wife Queen Nefertari. Choose from several departure options at time of booking.

Following a pickup from your hotel in Aswan or Nile River cruise, hop into your private air-conditioned vehicle and spin onward to the UNESCO World Heritage–listed site of Abu Simbel. Widely considered among southern Egypt’s top attractions, the Abu Simbel temple site is one of few ancient Egyptian sites to have largely escaped damage from past invaders.

Enjoy a full tour of the site and listen as your private guide brings ancient Egypt to life. Hear tales of bold pharaohs such as Ramesses II who — during his long and successful reign — constructed numerous monuments and temples across the lands of Egypt.

Take in key sites of interest including the great temple — dedicated to the gods Amun-Ra and Ra-Horakhty — and the smaller temple, dedicated to Ramesses II’s wife Queen Nefertari and the goddess Hathor.

When your time at the temples is at an end, return in comfort to your hotel in Aswan or Nile River cruise.

Traveler Reviews

Review by:   Joseph M,    March 2018
My wife and I took Abu Simbel tour in March 2018. Guide agreed to meet us airport at convenient time. They also returned us to Aswan hotel after the tour. Everything went off without a problem. Guide was very knowledgeable about history and made us feel welcome. Abu Simbel temple is decent ride south of Aswan but well worth it. I would highly recommend.

Review by:   Cristina P,    September 2017
We loved Abu Simbel! We did not go as early as everybody suggested, instead left Aswan at 7AM, and when we got to Abu Simbel all other tourists were gone and we had the whole temple for ourselves!! It was amazing!! The people very friendly, including our guide Hati.

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