Abu Simbel Temple tour from Aswan: Private day trip

Travel deep into Nubia to walk inside a temple carved from the cliff face

A private day trip from Aswan to Abu Simbel Temple, the ancient rock-carved complex built by Pharaoh Ramesses II in the 13th century BC. Your guide meets you at your hotel in the early morning, and you travel by private vehicle to the temple in southern Egypt. After exploring the site, you return to Aswan the same day.

Step-by-step itinerary

Visit Abu Simbel from Aswan

• Meet guide at hotel in Aswan
• Travel to Abu Simbel by private vehicle
• Explore Abu Simbel temple complex
• Return to hotel in Aswan

The experience

Abu Simbel sits in Nubia, carved directly out of a rock cliff on the order of Ramesses II over 3,500 years ago. The temple complex is dedicated to the pharaoh and his wife Nefertari, and it stands as one of Egypt's most intact ancient monuments. A private vehicle picks you up from your Aswan hotel in the early morning and takes you south to the site, where an Egyptologist guide walks you through the carved chambers and explains the temple's history and purpose.

The tour includes all sightseeing at the temple, bottled water during the journey, and return transport to your hotel. Your guide speaks English, Spanish, Italian, French or another language depending on your choice at booking. The full day runs between six and ten hours depending on how much time you spend at the site and the route your driver takes.

This works as a single-day excursion: you leave Aswan in the early morning and return the same day, so there's no overnight stay required. Suitable for all fitness levels, though the site involves walking across open ground and climbing inside the temple itself.

What’s included

• Private transportation from your hotel in Aswan.
• all sightseeing at Abu Simbel Temple.
• bottled water.
• assistance from guest relations.
• all fees and taxes.
• and a professional Egyptologist guide in your chosen language.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDepartures at 06:00, 07:00, 08:00 and 09:00

Book up to6h before

AgesAdult (12 to 90 years) · Under 12: can't be booked

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish, Spanish, French, German and Italian

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.

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

Prices and times updated 9 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortStroller-friendly

Operated by Travelling To Egypt

Is this one for you?Hotel pickup in Aswan means you don't arrange your own transport to reach the temple, and a private vehicle lets you travel on your own schedule without waiting for other travelers to assemble.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

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

What is Abu Simbel Temple and why was it built?

Abu Simbel is an ancient Egyptian temple complex carved into a rock cliff in Nubia by Pharaoh Ramesses II in the 13th century BC. The temple was built to honor Ramesses II and his wife Nefertari, and it remains one of the most impressive and well-preserved temples in Egypt.

How far is Abu Simbel from Aswan and how long does the drive take?

Abu Simbel is located in southern Egypt in Nubia. The tour departs from Aswan in the early morning and returns the same day, with the full excursion lasting between six and ten hours including travel time and time spent at the temple.

What is included in the tour price?

The tour includes all sightseeing at Abu Simbel Temple, private vehicle transportation from and to your Aswan hotel, bottled water, all fees and taxes, and the services of a professional Egyptologist guide.