Private Transfer to Abu Simbel from Aswan: Round Trip

Travel from Aswan to Abu Simbel without arranging your own transport

A private round-trip transfer takes you from Aswan to Abu Simbel temples and back in a dedicated air-conditioned vehicle. The driver meets you at your hotel or the airport with your name on a sign, and the journey includes a rest stop midway for coffee or restroom use. The whole trip runs about 3.5 hours each direction.

The experience

The transfer picks you up at your Aswan hotel or airport and drives you south to Abu Simbel, roughly 3.5 hours away. A stop halfway lets you stretch, use facilities and grab coffee if you want it. The vehicle is air-conditioned and the driver handles all navigation, so you can relax or watch the landscape change as you move away from the city. When you're ready to return, the same driver takes you back to your starting point.

What makes this work as a private service is the dedicated vehicle: no waiting for other passengers, no shared stops, no schedule but yours. The operator arranges all travel permits required for the route, which you enable by sharing passport copies when you book. If you're flying in, give the flight number and arrival time and the driver will be waiting at the terminal with a sign. If you're staying in a hotel, the meeting point is the lobby.

What’s included

• Private round-trip transfer from Aswan to Abu Simbel and return.
• air-conditioned vehicle.
• bottled water.
• all fees and taxes.
• parking fees.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery day12 departure times: the first at 04:00, the last at 09:30

Book up to4h before

AgesAdult (12 and older) · Child (6 to 11 years) · Infant (under 6)

GroupPrivate

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

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Good to know

Low physical effortWheelchair accessibleAccessible transportStroller-friendlyInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Bastet Travel

Is this one for you?Book this if you're traveling with others and want your own vehicle for the full day. You'll have a private car and driver for the round trip from Aswan to Abu Simbel with stops as needed.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (6 to 11 years); Infant (under 6).

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

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

The transfer is approximately 3.5 hours each way, with a midway stop included so you can rest and use facilities.

Where will the driver meet me when I arrive?

If you're flying in, the driver meets you at the airport arrival terminal with a sign board showing your name. For hotel pickups, the meeting point is your hotel lobby.

What do I need to arrange before booking?

Share a copy of your passport with the operator so they can apply for the travel permits required for this route. Also provide your hotel name and room number if you're being picked up from accommodation.

Is the vehicle comfortable for a long drive?

The vehicle is air-conditioned and can be a private limo or larger vehicle depending on your group size. Bottled water is included, and the midway stop gives you a chance to step out and refresh.