Abu Simbel Temples tour from Aswan: Fly and explore by plane

Fly to the colossal statues and walk inside two temples carved into the mountainside

A private tour from Aswan to Abu Simbel Temples by plane, with hotel pickup, round-trip flights, entrance tickets, and a professional guide included in the full package. You spend 1.5 to 2 hours exploring the Great Temple of Ramses II (famous for its four massive carved figures), and the Temple of Queen Nefertari, with an Egyptologist guide walking you through the history, architecture, and the dramatic relocation that saved both temples from flooding. The whole day takes 5 to 6 hours from hotel to hotel.

Step-by-step itinerary

Abu Simbel Temples Air Tour from Aswan

• Transfer from hotel to Aswan Airport
• Fly from Aswan to Abu Simbel
• Transfer from Abu Simbel Airport to temples
• Guided visit to Abu Simbel Temples
• Transfer back to Abu Simbel Airport
• Fly from Abu Simbel to Aswan
• Transfer from Aswan Airport to hotel

The experience

The air tour starts with a private transfer from your Aswan hotel to the airport, a drive of about 30 minutes. Once you land at Abu Simbel, a driver meets you and takes you straight to the temples. The flight itself cuts out the long road journey, so you arrive fresh and ready to spend real time at the site instead of traveling.

Your guide is an Egyptologist who walks you through both temples. The Great Temple of Ramses II has four colossal statues carved directly into the rock face: a sight that hits differently when you're standing in front of it. The temple aligns with the sun on specific dates, a feat of ancient engineering your guide will explain. The Temple of Queen Nefertari sits nearby, smaller but intricate, dedicated to the goddess Hathor and filled with detailed carvings. You get 1.5 to 2 hours to explore both, take photos, and ask questions. The guide covers the temples' history, the architecture, and the 1960s relocation project that moved them to higher ground before Lake Nasser flooded the original site.

You choose one of three packages at checkout: a private transfer only (no guide, no flights), a transfer with a professional guide (ground transport and guidance), or the full air tour package (flights, entrance, and guide included). All options include hotel pickup and drop-off in a private, air-conditioned vehicle. The tour is wheelchair accessible, and children from age 1 are welcome. Guides speak English, Spanish, Portuguese, Italian, and 42 other languages, so you can book in your own language.

What’s included

• Hotel pickup and drop-off in a private, air-conditioned vehicle.
• professional tour guide (in the Transfer + Guide and Air Tour Package options).
• round-trip flights to Abu Simbel (in the Air Tour Package).
• entrance tickets to both temples (in the Air Tour Package).
• private transfer from Abu Simbel Airport to the temples and back.
• 1.5 to 2 hours of guided exploration at the Great Temple of Ramses II and the Temple of Queen Nefertari.
• all fees and taxes.

Options for this experience

3 options

Abu Simbel transfer, privateGuide in 51 languages · No fixed timeHotel to Abu Simbel Car: Private round-trip car transfer from your Aswan hotel. Guide, flight, and temple tickets are not included. Includes pickup.

Abu Simbel Transfer with GuideGuide in 51 languages · No fixed timeCar and Expert Guide Service: Private car transfer with a professional guide. Flight and temple tickets are not included. Includes pickup.

Package for an air tour of Abu SimbelGuide in 51 languages · No fixed timeFlight and Guide with Tickets: Private transfer, flight between Aswan and Abu Simbel, guide, and temple tickets are included. Includes pickup.

You pick the guide language when booking.

You'll see the exact price of each option when you check availability.See dates and prices

Before you book

Days and timesEvery day

AgesAdult (12 to 90 years) · Child (4 to 11 years) · Infant (1 to 3 years): free

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish, Spanish, French, German, Italian, Portuguese, Arabic, Bangla, Burmese, Cantonese, Chinese, Croatian, Czech, Danish, Dutch, Filipino, Finnish, Greek, Gujarati, Hakka Chinese, Hebrew, Hindi, Hungarian, Japanese, Javanese, Korean, Kurdish, MNP, Malay, Malayalam, Marathi, Norwegian, Pashto, Persian, Polish, Punjabi, Romanian, Russian, Serbian, Slovak, Swedish, Tamil, Telugu, Thai, Turkish, Ukrainian, Urdu, Vietnamese, Wu Chinese and Xiang Chinese

Audio guideEnglish, Spanish, French, German, Italian, Portuguese, Arabic, Bangla, Burmese, Cantonese, Chinese, Croatian, Czech, Danish, Dutch, Filipino, Finnish, Greek, Gujarati, Hakka Chinese, Hebrew, Hindi, Hungarian, Japanese, Javanese, Korean, Kurdish, MNP, Malay, Malayalam, Marathi, Norwegian, Pashto, Persian, Polish, Punjabi, Romanian, Russian, Serbian, Slovak, Swedish, Tamil, Telugu, Thai, Turkish, Ukrainian, Urdu, Vietnamese, Wu Chinese and Xiang Chinese

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.

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

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Good to know

Low physical effortWheelchair accessibleAccessible transportStroller-friendlyInfant seats availablePets welcome

Operated by Eyes of Egypt

Is this one for you?Choose the air tour package if you want to maximize time at the temples without spending hours on the road. The flight cuts the journey down and gets you there rested. Pick the transfer-only option if you prefer to explore independently or if you're traveling on a tighter budget. The guided transfer option splits the difference, giving you professional insight without the flight cost.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English, Spanish, French, German, Italian, Portuguese, Hindi, Bangla, Chinese, Wu Chinese, Slovak, Serbian, Swedish, Korean, Kurdish, Cantonese, Tamil, MNP, Gujarati, Czech, Telugu, Punjabi, Thai, Polish, Hebrew, Danish, Javanese, Xiang Chinese, Chinese, Malay, Pashto, Filipino, Croatian, Hungarian, Hakka Chinese, Ukrainian, Urdu, Malayalam, Marathi, Greek, Russian, Burmese, Arabic, Vietnamese, Japanese, Persian, Romanian, Dutch, Norwegian, Finnish and Turkish.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (4 to 11 years); Infant (1 to 3 years): free.

What are the colossal statues at Abu Simbel that everyone photographs?

The Great Temple of Ramses II features four massive statues carved into the mountainside, each representing the pharaoh. They're among the largest rock-cut figures in the world and the reason Abu Simbel is one of Egypt's most recognizable sites. Your guide explains how they were carved and why the temple's alignment with the sun was so significant to ancient builders.

How long is the flight from Aswan to Abu Simbel, and what happens when I land?

The flight is short. Your guide will confirm the exact time when you book. When you land at Abu Simbel Airport, a private driver meets you and drives you directly to the temples. You skip the long road journey and arrive ready to explore.

Can I visit Abu Simbel without flying, or is the plane mandatory?

You choose your package at checkout. The Private Transfer option gets you there by road from Aswan; the Transfer + Guide option adds a professional guide for the ground journey and the temples; the Air Tour Package includes the flights, entrance tickets, and a guide. All three are private bookings, so you're not sharing transport with other travelers.

What's included in the full air tour package, and what do I pay for separately?

The Air Tour Package includes round-trip flights from Aswan, hotel pickup and drop-off, entrance tickets to both temples, and a professional Egyptologist guide for your 1.5 to 2-hour visit. All fees and taxes are built in. You don't pay extra at the site.