Abu Simbel flight and tour from Aswan: Private Egyptologist guide

Fly to Abu Simbel's cliff temples and walk inside both with an Egyptologist

A private tour from Aswan to Abu Simbel temples by round-trip flight, lasting 4 to 5 hours, with a qualified Egyptologist guide who can meet you in Aswan or at the site depending on your choice. Hotel pickup, all entrance fees, bottled water and flights on Egypt Air are included. You'll stand beneath the colossi of the Great Temple, explore the smaller Temple of Hathor dedicated to Queen Nefertari, and have free time inside both temples to linger over the bas-reliefs and hieroglyphs.

Step-by-step itinerary

Flight and tour of Abu Simbel temples

• Fly from Aswan to Abu Simbel
• Visit Great Temple of Ramses II
• Explore Temple of Hathor
• Free time inside both temples
• Fly back from Abu Simbel to Aswan

The experience

How do you see two temples carved into a cliff face 280 kilometers south of Aswan without spending a full day on the road? The flight gets you there in under an hour, and the tour itself runs 4 to 5 hours, leaving the rest of your day open. You're picked up from your Aswan hotel or Nile cruise, driven to the airport, and flown round-trip on Egypt Air. The guide either travels with you from Aswan or meets you at Abu Simbel, depending on which option you book.

The Great Temple of Ramses II dominates the site: four colossal statues carved directly into the rock face, with baboons perched high on the cliff above them. Inside, the guide walks you through the detailed bas-reliefs and hieroglyphs that tell the story of Ramses' reign, then you have free time to explore at your own pace. The smaller Temple of Hathor sits nearby, built as a rare dedication to a queen rather than a pharaoh, and its interior carvings are intricate enough to reward a slow look. Both temples are yours to wander. The guide provides the context, but you set the rhythm.

All entrance fees, bottled water, hotel pickup and the round-trip flight are included in the price. The tour is wheelchair accessible, and children travel free if they sit on an adult's lap on the flight. You'll need your passport number and country at booking.

What’s included

• Round-trip flight from Aswan to Abu Simbel on Egypt Air.
• entrance fees to both temples.
• hotel or Nile cruise pickup and return in Aswan.
• qualified Egyptologist guide (fully guided from Aswan or part guided at Abu Simbel, depending on your choice).
• bottled water.
• all taxes and fees.

Before you book

Days and timesMonday, Wednesday and FridayDeparts at 07:30

Book up to1d before

AgesAdult (12 to 90 years) · Child (3 to 11 years) · Infant (under 3): free

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish, Spanish, French, German, Italian and Dutch

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.You can choose from 16 pickup points.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.

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Good to know

Easy physical levelWheelchair accessibleStroller friendlyPets welcomePublic transport nearbyInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Egypt Unlimited Tours

Is this one for you?At 4 to 5 hours total, the tour leaves your morning or afternoon free for other Aswan activities. Book an early flight to keep the rest of the day open, or an afternoon departure if you want to explore the city first.

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Top questions

What languages is the guide in?

Live guide in English, Spanish, French, German, Italian and Dutch.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (3 to 11 years); Infant (under 3): free.

How long does the flight from Aswan to Abu Simbel take?

The flight is under an hour each way, so you spend most of your 4 to 5 hours on the ground at the temples rather than in transit.

Can I choose whether the guide meets me in Aswan or at Abu Simbel?

Yes. You can book the tour fully guided from Aswan, meaning the guide travels with you on the flight, or part guided at Abu Simbel, where the guide meets you after you land.

What's inside the Great Temple of Ramses II?

The interior is carved with bas-reliefs and hieroglyphs depicting Ramses' reign and military victories. The guide explains the stories behind them, and you have free time to study the carvings in detail.

Is the Temple of Hathor worth seeing if I'm short on time?

The Temple of Hathor is smaller but unusual. It was built to honor Queen Nefertari rather than a pharaoh, and the carved details inside are distinct from the Great Temple, so most visitors see both.