Abu Simbel Temple Tour from Aswan with hotel pickup
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Our tour begins in the early morning with a pickup from your hotel, followed by a scenic drive through the Nubian desert. After about 3 hours, we’ll arrive at the location of the Abu Simbel Temple tour.
Marvel at the majestic sun temple of Ramses II at Abu Simbel with its iconic facade and colossal statues of King Ramses II. Step inside the temple and have an interesting tour inside the temple as your expert Egyptologist shares the fascinating stories behind the temple’s history and its dramatic relocation.
See the other smaller temple of Queen Nefertari, the beloved wife of King Ramses II.
Enjoy the breathtaking views of Lake Nasser and the desert landscape around the towering temples of Abu Simbel, capture some memorable photos, enjoy a light snack, and relax before we begin our return journey to Aswan.
Tour Highlights
- Abu Simbel Temple tour.
- sun temple of ramses II at abu simbel.
- The colossal statues of Ramses II.
- Temple of Queen Nefertari.
- a scenic drive through the Nubian Desert.
Book now and enjoy an unforgettable guided tour to Abu Simbel.
Included/Excluded
- Hotel pickup and drop off.
- Entrance fees.
- Transportation.
- Private tour guide.
- Bottled water.
- Taxes and service charges.
- Personal expenses.
- Tippings.
- Extra activities not listed.
- Professional photo session.
Tour Plan
Pick Up
At 4 am, we’ll be waiting for you at your selected location in Aswan to pick you up in a comfortable air-conditioned vehicle. A Master Egyptologist will accompany you through the entire Abu Simbel Temple tour.
The Outbound Journey
You’ll enjoy a 3-hour smooth trip from Aswan to Abu Simbel, during which you can enjoy the scenic Nubian desert and the pure nature of Upper Egypt.
Sun Temple Of Ramses II at Abu Simbel
Upon arrival, you’ll be astonished by the great temple of Abu Simbel, which was built by King Ramses II, one of the most famous pharaohs of ancient Egypt.
Explore this remarkable rock-cut temple, which boasts an iconic façade featuring four colossal seated statues of King Ramses II on either side of its entrance. Join our Egyptologist as they describe the temple's intricate details, share photos from the relocation project, and answer all your questions.
Then you’ll get into the temple to explore the excellence of its architecture, and see the interesting wall reliefs showing different scenes from King Ramses II’s battles, besides many other religious scenes of the king with different divinities.
Reaching the sanctuary, you find four seated statues of three ancient Egyptian gods and King Ramses himself. These statues are the reason why the temple is known as “Sun Temple of Ramses II at Abu Simbel” because the horizontal rays of the sun illuminate these statues on two specific dates each year, which were believed to be the king’s date of birth and coronation, but this is not true. Nevertheless, this sun alignment symbolizes the fusion of the solar forces with the gods.
Temple Of Nefertari
Then you’ll visit the smaller temple to the north of that of Ramses II, which was also built by King Ramses II, but it was dedicated to his beloved wife Nefertari along with the goddess Hathor. The facade of this temple is also a unique one, featuring six colossal standing statues of the King and the Queen with smaller figures of the royal children.
Free Time
Before finishing the Abu Simbel Temple tour, you’ll have free time to explore the location on your own and relax in the heart of the charming nature of the Nubian desert and Lake Nasser. Then we’ll have a light snack and take some memorable photos to cherish the highlights of our exciting adventure.
The Return Journey To Aswan
We’ll return to Aswan through the Nubian desert, and finally, we’ll drop you off at your selected location in Aswan.
Good to know
- The weather is usually sunny, so protect yourself with a hat, sunglasses, and sunblock.
- It is advisable to wear light cotton clothes, especially in summer.
- Wear comfortable shoes because the trip may last for approximately 10 hours.
- Bring your power bank if your phone battery doesn’t last 12 hours.
- Don’t forget your camera to freeze the wonderful moments of your trip.
- Tell your tour organizer in advance if you would like to add any activities to the tour.
Booking and cancellation policy
- You must book the tour in advance through our website or contact us via phone or email.
- A 30% deposit is required to confirm the booking for the day tour.
- We will send you an instant confirmation after your booking.
- Last-minute bookings are accepted based on availability.
- Children from 0-2 are free, while children's bookings (under 11 years) will cost only 50% of adults’ prices.
- Rescheduling tours is available with no extra charges up to 24 hours before the date of the tour.
- If you cancel at least 24 hours before the tour’s date, you will be fully refunded. But in case you cancel the tour less than 24 hours before the tour, 50% of the entire tour price will be charged.
- Extra fees may be applied for solo travelers.
Why choose us?
- We provide professional transportation services with private air-conditioned vehicles for a comfortable tour.
- Our Egyptologist will accompany you throughout the tour, allowing you to enjoy great guided tours inside the museums and while exploring Egyptian streets.
- We have a flexible booking and cancellation policy.
- You can benefit from our competitive prices and our special offers for large groups.
- We have no hidden fees because our prices include all taxes and service charges.
- You can customize your tour to fit your needs, even if you need a private tour only for you or need to book a tour for a large group.
- We provide tour guides in all major languages upon request, besides providing Female guides if needed.
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