Travel south from Aswan to Abu Simbel for a close look at two of Egypt’s most imposing rock-cut temples. Four colossal figures of Ramses II mark the entrance to the Great Temple, while the neighboring sanctuary honors Queen Nefertari and the goddess Hathor. Inside, carved battle scenes, ceremonial reliefs and rows of pillars lead toward the inner sanctuaries. Your private guide also explains how the entire complex was cut apart and rebuilt on higher ground to protect it from Lake Nasser. Private transportation, entrance fees and lunch are included before the return drive to Aswan.
Day Trip To Abu Simbel From Aswan
Description
Duration
1 Day
Tour Type
Day Tours - Aswan
Language
Arabic, English
Popular Features
- Lunch Included
- Private Guide
- Private Transportation
Highlights
See the colossal facade of Ramses II's Great Temple. Visit the neighboring temple of Queen Nefertari. Study the carved halls and sanctuary rooms. Learn how the temples were relocated above Lake Nasser. Travel privately from Aswan and return the same day.
Included
- Pickup and return from an Aswan hotel or Nile cruise
- Private air-conditioned transportation
- Admission to the Abu Simbel Temples
- Private Egyptologist guide
- Bottled water during the drive
- Lunch at a local restaurant
- Applicable service charges and taxes
Excluded
- Services not listed in the itinerary
- Gratuities
Travel Itinerary
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Day 1 - Private Visit to the Abu Simbel Temples
Depart from your Aswan hotel or Nile cruise and drive south through the desert to Abu Simbel. With your guide, begin at the Great Temple of Ramses II and take time to view the four seated colossi across its facade. Inside, walk through the pillared hall and decorated chambers leading toward the sanctuary. Continue to the smaller temple dedicated to Queen Nefertari and Hathor, where the facade gives the queen unusual prominence beside the king. Your guide explains both the ancient purpose of the complex and the modern relocation project that saved it from rising water. Stop for lunch, then return to Aswan by private vehicle.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Yes. The tour leaves Aswan and returns on the same day.
Yes. The visit covers the Great Temple of Ramses II and the temple of Queen Nefertari.
Yes. The structured itinerary lists lunch during the excursion.
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