Aswan to Abu Simbel Day Trip: compare 6 options from US$ 29

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Nubian Village camel tour from Aswan: 2-hour ride & village walk

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Nubian Village camel tour from Aswan: 2-hour ride & village walk★ 4.72 (96) · 2hfromUS$ 30View ›

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Abu Simbel day trip from Aswan: two ancient temples

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Abu Simbel day trip from Aswan: two ancient temples★ 4.05 (21) · 9h–11hfromUS$ 29View ›

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Abu Simbel day trip from Aswan: colossal statues and temples

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Abu Simbel day trip from Aswan: colossal statues and temples★ 5.00 (17) · 7h–8hfromUS$ 65View ›

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Abu Simbel day trip: temples with Egyptologist guide

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Abu Simbel day trip: temples with Egyptologist guide★★★★★★★★★★ 3.94 (54)9h–11hA day trip from Aswan to Abu Simbel, Egypt's most famous temples after the Giza Pyramids, traveling by air-conditioned coach with a live English-speaking Egyptologist guide and hotel pickup included. The Temple of Ramesses II and the Temple of Nefertari stand on Lake Nasser's shore, rock-cut monuments built during the New Kingdom to project Egypt's power over Nubia. The journey takes 9 to 11 hours round-trip; entrance fees are paid separately at the site.Is it for me?Pick this if you want a guide explaining the temples' religious symbolism and engineering rather than exploring independently—your English-speaking guide covers the history while you travel by coach from your Aswan hotel.Free cancellationfromUS$ 47View ›

Abu Simbel Day Tour from Aswan: Ramses II's Temples

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Abu Simbel Day Tour from Aswan: Ramses II's Temples★★★★★★★★★★ 5.00 (3)9hYou drive south from Aswan with a guide and transport arranged, spend the morning inside Abu Simbel's chambers learning the history of Ramses II's monument, take photographs at your own pace, and return to your hotel in the evening. Hotel pickup and all transport are included, so you don't navigate the 280-kilometer route yourself.Is it for me?A good fit if you want to see Abu Simbel without arranging your own transport or navigating the long desert drive—the guide and car handle both, which is what makes a full temple visit possible in one day from Aswan.Free cancellationfromUS$ 120View ›

Kom Ombo and Edfu temples from Aswan: private day trip

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Kom Ombo and Edfu temples from Aswan: private day trip★★★★★★★★★★ 4.48 (42)8hA private day trip from Aswan to Kom Ombo and Edfu temples on the Nile, led by an Egyptologist guide who speaks your language. Hotel pickup starts at 7 am; the route covers Kom Ombo's dual sanctuaries (one for the crocodile god Sobek, one for the falcon-headed Horus) and Edfu's larger cult temple, with lunch included and return to Aswan or optional drop-off in Luxor for an extra charge. The guide unravels the history and layout of each site as you walk through the columns, forecourts and chambers.Is it for me?Book this if you're spending a day in Aswan and want a guide who speaks your language to walk you through both temples—you'll move between Kom Ombo and Edfu with someone who explains what you're seeing, rather than reading plaques alone.Free cancellationKids −29%fromUS$ 140View ›

Aswan to Abu Simbel Day Trip — what to know before booking

This guide compares 6 bookable options for Aswan to Abu Simbel Day Trip, with up-to-date prices and real traveler reviews. Prices start at US$ 29. The average rating is 4.5 out of 5, based on 233 traveler reviews.

Most options last half a day or longer. 6 of the 6 options offer free cancellation. The verdict at the top highlights the travelers' favorite, the best price and the top-rated option, updated with live data.

Frequently asked questions

How much does Aswan to Abu Simbel Day Trip cost?

Prices start at US$ 29. There are 6 options to compare, and the final price depends on the date, group size and the option you choose.

Can I book with free cancellation?

Yes: 6 of the 6 options offer free cancellation, so you can book now and confirm your plans later.

How long do these experiences last?

Most options last half a day or longer.

Which one is the travelers' favorite?

Nubian Village camel tour from Aswan: 2-hour ride & village walk is the travelers' favorite, rated 4.7 out of 5 across 96 reviews.

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