Abu Simbel Temples Tour from Aswan

Product Description

Begin your tour with a private pick-up from your hotel in Aswan. Travel south in a deluxe air-conditioned vehicle for approximately 3 hours to reach the Abu Simbel Temples near the Sudanese border.

Upon arrival, your licensed Egyptologist guide will lead you through the two main sites. First, explore the Great Temple of Ramses II, featuring four colossal statues at the entrance and interior halls with carved scenes of battles and offerings. Next, visit the Temple of Hathor, dedicated to Queen Nefertari. Both temples were relocated in the 1960s by UNESCO to save them from Lake Nasser’s rising waters.

Walk through chambers filled with preserved hieroglyphics, statues, and sanctuaries. Learn about the sun alignment phenomenon that occurs twice a year, illuminating the inner sanctum. You’ll also have free time to take photos, admire views of Lake Nasser, and visit the onsite Visitor Center to understand the relocation project.

After the visit, return comfortably to Aswan by the same private vehicle. This tour is ideal for travelers wanting a direct, guided experience of Egypt’s most iconic temples.

Tour Inclusions

• Private hotel pick-up and drop-off (Aswan)

• Round-trip transfer in air-conditioned vehicle

• Entrance fees to Abu Simbel Temples

• Licensed English-speaking Egyptologist guide

• All taxes and service charges