Trip from Aswan to Abu Simbel with Hani
Regarding the Vehicle Hani drove:
Constant AC the entire trip. Very clean and proper car. It was a comfortable jeep.
He always always slowed down at every single bump or hole in the road. So after hours of driving you aren’t left bruised and sore.
Very Safe. Efficient and smooth driving. He single handedly erased any stereotypes of typical Egyptian driving.
Provided snacks and Juice. Super flexible to anything we needed. And was very good at planning the time schedule to get to places at proper hours. And he knew when it was important to use the bathroom because there wouldn’t be anything for many kilometers.
About Hani our driver:
Energetic. Knowledgeable on Egypt. Local to Aswan. Considerate of our needs. Wanting to always be of assistance to us. We were three women alone with him and felt very comfortable with him.
His English was good enough to communicate with him and was sufficient enough for him to explain some questions we had about Egypt and hold long discussions.
Knew where to keep us safe and recommend where to eat.
He explained a lot of details and dynamics of Egypt and was familiar with landmarks on the way.
Abigail_K · dec 2025 · via Viator
An Unforgettable Abu Simbel Day Trip – Highlight of Our Egypt Journey
We did a private full-day tour from Aswan to Abu Simbel and it was absolutely amazing. Abu Simbel itself is breathtaking and truly a must-see in Egypt and around two hours is more than enough time to explore and enjoy the site without feeling rushed.
What really made this experience exceptional was our driver, Hany. He was punctual, professional, and incredibly knowledgeable. The car was very clean, spacious, and extremely comfortable for the long drive. He even had snacks for us, which was a nice touch.
Hany provided guidance throughout the journey, explaining things along the way and sharing helpful insights. He suggested a later pickup time so we could visit Abu Simbel with fewer visitors, which made a huge difference. On the return journey, he recommended a great local restaurant and kindly dropped us off at a different location upon our request. He also stopped to take photos for us at sunset, which was a truly memorable moment.
The ride was smooth and comfortable, and everything felt well thought out. Traveling with Hany was genuinely the highlight of our entire Egypt trip. This tour was well worth it, and we would 100% recommend it to anyone visiting Aswan and Abu Simbel.
Pro tip: If possible, visit Abu Simbel on a Monday or Wednesday and leave Aswan by around 8am. This timing helps avoid the large tour groups and allows for a much more enjoyable and less crowded experience.
moizs147 · dec 2025 · via Tripadvisor
Abou Simbel exceptionnel
La visite d'Abou Simbel a été incroyable, tout particulièrement celle du temple de Nefertari avec la déesse Hathor. C'est pour moi un immanquable !!
Je suis partie à 10h d'Assouan, soit le dernier créneau pour avoir le moins de personnes possible sur place. Il n'y avait vraiment pas grand monde et j'ai eu 1h30 sur place. C'était un peu juste pour moi. Partir à 9h aurait été parfait.
Mon chauffeur, Hani, était à l'heure, sympathique, j'ai été bien accueillie avec divers snacks et de l'eau. C'était appréciable. Hani m'a donné plein d'informations en chemin concernant les constructions, les paysages... c'était intéressant.
Il est très bien pour des visites en groupe ou en couple.
Le guide sur place m'a donné des détails sur les décors intérieurs (ils n'ont pas le droit de rentrer), mais ça me semblait un peu juste et rapide. Je conseille de combler le discours par le guide bleu Egypte (livre à acheter avant votre départ) qui est plein de descriptions.
P3541OHjuliel · dec 2025 · via Tripadvisor
Excursion à Abou Simbel
Nous avons choisi de partir à 7h, aussi à l’arrivée sur le site beaucoup de groupe quittaient le site. Notre chauffeur Hany nous a appris beaucoup de choses pendant le voyage qui s’est effectué dans une voiture très confortable. Finalement nous n’avons pas vu le temps passé. Merci à Hany pour nous avoir fait passer un moment agréable malgré la longueur du trajet.
SYLVIE_C · dec 2025 · via Viator
Amazing experience!
Absolutely delightful!
Our driver Hany & guide Michael were amazing, friendly and very accommodating.
They made us super comfortable right from the start and the road trip was fun with them.
10/10 for wonderful experience and hospitality!
Vernika_V · dec 2025 · via Viator
一次愉快的旅行
包车从阿斯旺到阿布辛贝这趟旅行很令人满意，行前沟通流畅，司机提前到达酒店等我们，车况很好，沿途开得很平稳，停站参观也很令人难忘，我们在埃及第一次尝试预订通过网站，事实证明这个决定是正确的，整个过程很令人满意。
Jianzhi_Y · dec 2025 · via Viator
Amazing experience
We traveled from Aswan to Abu Simbel by car and everything was perfect. Mina picked us up on time and the car was in excellent condition, very comfortable for the journey. When we arrived, a Spanish-speaking guide was waiting for us; he spoke very well and explained everything in great detail. We left Aswan at 8:00 AM, which turned out to be the ideal time — there were very few people at Abu Simbel, so we could enjoy the visit peacefully. A totally recommended experience.
santiagop408 · dec 2025 · via Tripadvisor
A great daytip
Hany was a fantastic driver and tour guide. We had a great daytrip to Abu Simbel with him. He arrived promptly and had a lot of snacks ready for our daytrip. We stopped for a coffee in the dessert halfway through. Throughout our drive Hany was very kind and shared a lot of his knowledge of the history and culture of Egypt with us. He also drove very safely. Hany recommended a great fish restaurant in Abu Simber for lunch before we headed back to Aswan.
We opted for the luxury option with entry fees and egyptoligist included in the price. However, in hindsight this was not necessary. Hany (the egyptiologist not the driver) was friendly but did not seem very knowledgeable at all unfortunately. We did not learn anything that we did not already know and when we asked him questions he was not able to answer them (might have also been a language barrier).
Overall a long but great daytrip with Hany! And Abu Simbel is a beautiful place to enjoy.
980kristinai · dec 2025 · via Tripadvisor
A temple to visit!
We traveled to Abu Simbel with the guide Mina. He explained the whole history of the temple to us, but also answered all our questions on the way. He also booked us a table at a restaurant in the city. The temple is a miracle, it cannot be described in words
Cristin_C · dec 2025 · via Viator
Very well coordinated. Extremely well planned
What an amazing tour. I resided in nubian village where road is not that great. The tour was extremely well coordinated with Hotel owner and there was no time lag.
I traveled with my parents and wife and the tour was very good.
pranav2424 · dec 2025 · via Tripadvisor
