1 Day
Daily Tour
1 person
English
Embark on an early morning journey from Aswan to Abu Simbel, ensuring a visit to the temples before the heat sets in. Witness the beauty of a desert sunrise during the three-hour drive. Explore the renowned complex, featuring temples dedicated to Ramses II and his queen, Nefertari, meticulously carved into the rock over 20 years. Learn about their preservation and relocation due to the Aswan Dam’s construction. Marvel at Abu Simbel’s location between the Nile’s cataracts, nestled on a solid rock ledge. Our two-hour guided tour offers in-depth insights into the temples’ history and significance, highlighting international efforts for their conservation. Return to Aswan enriched by this captivating experience, having explored every corner of these remarkable ancient wonders.
Tour Highlights:
 Duration |
1 Day |
 Tour Availability |
Every Day |
 Pickup Location |
Hotel in Aswan |
 Tour Type |
Private |
Our representative will pick you up from your hotel or ship in Aswan around 5:00 AM for your journey to Abu Simbel. Starting early ensures you arrive at the temples first thing in the morning, avoiding the intense afternoon heat. Along the way, you can experience something special, like witnessing a desert sunrise. After approximately 3 hours, we will reach Abu Simbel.
Abu Simbel is a renowned complex consisting of two temples carved into the rock, one dedicated to Ramses II and the other to Nefertari, his first wife and beloved queen. It took about 20 years to construct during Ramses II's reign. Remarkably preserved, these temples remained buried under sand until the 19th century.
One of the most striking features of Abu Simbel is its location on a solid rock ledge along the Nile's banks, nestled between the first and second cataracts. Despite its impressive nature, Abu Simbel might have gained fame sooner if not for its relocation due to the construction of the Aswan Dam.
Our guided tour will last approximately two hours, allowing ample time to explore every corner of both temples and learn about their history and significance. Discover why they were meticulously preserved, how they were relocated, and the international cooperation involved in their conservation efforts.
After this enriching tour, you will return to Aswan.
You can book the tour online or by calling, emailing, or chatting with us. If you want a custom trip or to change the schedule, please let us know right away and we'll get right on it.
Since each of our tours is a custom-tailored experience, the client is free to make any changes or additions they want to make their vacation truly unique.
We speak your language, so don’t worry. We know the importance of language in communication. Hence, all our tours are available in English, Spanish, Portuguese, Italian, German, French, Chinese, and Japanese, and if there is any language required, we will do our best to provide it to you.
When and where the tour happens is completely up to us. If you want to start at a different time, you should write it in the comments section of your booking form or send an email.
We accept credit cards online in a safe way. Wire Transfer and PayPal are also ways to pay us.
You are more than welcome to leave a tip at the end of the trip if you were happy with the service. A gift that makes them feel important and happy would be great.
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