Private Abu Simbel Tour from Aswan
About this activity
Highlights
- Explore the majestic Abu Simbel temples
- Marvel at Ramses II's colossal statues
- Discover the history behind the temples' relocation
- Enjoy a comfortable private ride from Aswan
- Experience Egypt's ancient wonders up close
Full description
Included / Excluded
- Private air-conditioned vehicle
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Professional English-speaking driver
- Bottled water
- Entrance fees to Abu Simbel temples
- Meals and personal expenses
Itinerary
At 8:00 am expert Tour guide will pick you up from your hotel in Aswan and drive to the south of Aswan which is around 3hrs drive to enjoy Abu Simbel day tour from Aswan by air-conditioned vehicle. The two Temples of Abu Simbel, with their unique style, are considered to be the masterpieces of ancient Egypt. They reflect the glory and grandeur of the new Kingdom. The Egyptian government and UNESCO decided to co-operate in order to save these temples from the flood. The Temple of Ramses II was dedicated to the four universal gods Ptah, Re-Her-Akhtey, Amun-Re, and to Ramesses II himself. The great Abu Simbel temple is also called The Sun Temple of Ramses 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 Ramesses II and that of Nefertari, bring Ramesses II, Nefertari, Hathor and the Sun God together as one. Spend around 3 hours there then take the way back to Aswan
This article is about the Egyptian queen and wife of Ramesses II. For other persons by this name, see Nefertari (disambiguation). Nefertari Nefertari, also known as Nefertari Meritmut, was an Egyptian queen and the first of the Great Royal Wives (or principal wives) of Ramesses the Great.[1] Nefertari means 'beautiful companion' and Meritmut means 'Beloved of [the goddess] Mut'. She is one of the best known Egyptian queens, among such women as Cleopatra, Nefertiti, and Hatshepsut, and one of the most prominent not known or thought to have reigned in her own right. She was highly educated and able to both read and write hieroglyphs, a very rare skill at the time. She used these skills in her diplomatic work, corresponding with other prominent royals of the time. Her lavishly decorated tomb, QV66, is one of the largest and most spectacular in the Valley of the Queens. Ramesses also constructed a temple for her at Abu Simbel next to his colossal monument there.
Ramesses II variously also spelled Rameses[6] or Ramses, 'Ra is the one who bore him' or 'born of Ra', Koinē Greek: Ῥαμέσσης, romanized: Rhaméssēs, c. 1303 BC – July or August 1213; reigned 1279–1213 BC[7]), also known as Ramesses the Great, was the third pharaoh of the Nineteenth Dynasty of Egypt. He is often regarded as the greatest, most celebrated, and most powerful pharaoh of the New Kingdom, itself the most powerful period of Ancient Egypt.[8] His successors and later Egyptians called him the "Great Ancestor".
Spend around 3 hours there then take the way back to Aswan
Important information
Know before you book
- Confirm your hotel pickup time and location with the tour operator in advance.
- Be aware that the tour duration is approximately 9 hours, including travel time.
- Ensure you have a valid passport for identification purposes during the tour.
Know before you go
- Wear comfortable clothing and footwear suitable for walking and the warm climate.
- Bring a hat, sunglasses, and sunscreen to protect against the sun.
- Carry a camera to capture the stunning architecture and surroundings.
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Accessibility
- Easy Public Transport
- Infant Seats Available
Good to know
- Note : During your booking we need copy photo from your passport please update it with booking process
Traveler reviews
Stress Free Trip to Abu Simbel
I loved the flexibility of departure! Everyone leaves Aswan at 4 am but by going later, we had almost no crowds. It was a very relaxing van ride with available chargers and nice drivers. The lunch on the way back was excellent - best fish I’ve had in a long time. Definitely recommend!
Poor customer service
The tour itself was good, Abu Simbel is worth the trip, but do NOT use this company. In hindsight, we may not have needed a guide but it was a helpful 10 minute explanation. The reason for this low review is that I paid in advance for entry tickets to be included, but upon arrival I had to pay for our tickets. (Even so, tickets are 50% cheaper at the site than the added cost and ticket lines were nonexistent.) I notified the tour company on the day of our tour, provided receipts, and was told I would be refunded. Two weeks later and several messages later, I have not received any refund nor any reply from the company about when I may be refunded the amount.
The temple was wonderful.
The good things were the description of the Absinbel temple guide, the on-time pickup and the delicious lunch. The unfortunate things were that I had been told that I could get some water, but they didn't, that a stranger (a driver I know?) came in without our permission on the way home when it was supposed to be a private car, and that the driver didn't seem to be very good at English, making it difficult to communicate during long-distance driving. The purpose of this tour is to go to Absimbel (and tickets were included!), so I think it was good to say that we achieved that.
Aswan
Heba was a great guide with fantastic knowledge Spent most of time at Philae temple but well worth it
Nice trip
The driver was very friendly, picked up us on time, and waited for us when we returned to the parking lot. We felt very comfortable during the whole trip.