Discover a part of Egypt that most first-time visitors miss on a private day trip to the Abu Simbel temples from Aswan. You’ll stay cool and skip the hassle of car hire with private, air-conditioned transport, and enjoy the chance to ask as many questions as you like to your private guide. Plus, you’ll enjoy the freedom to make tweaks to your itinerary. Note : To confirm your booking will need copy photo from your passport please update it with booking process
As per requested time will pick you up from your hotel in Aswan and drive to the south of Aswan which is around 3hrs drive to enjoy Abu Simbel day tour from Aswan by air-conditioned vehicle. The two Temples of Abu Simbel, with their unique style, are considered to be the masterpieces of ancient Egypt. They reflect the glory and grandeur of the new Kingdom. The Egyptian government and UNESCO decided to co-operate in order to save these temples from the flood. The Temple of Ramses II was dedicated to the four universal gods Ptah, Re-Her-Akhtey, Amun-Re, and to Ramesses II himself. The great Abu Simbel temple is also called The Sun Temple of Ramses II.The Temple of Queen Nefertari is also Called Temple of Hathor who was the wife of the Sun God so in a symbolic way, the two Temples, that of Ramesses II and that of Nefertari, bring Ramesses II, Nefertari, Hathor and the Sun God together as one. Spend around 3 hours there then take the way back to Aswan.
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4.4★630 de recenzii
It was great experience and the tour guide whose name is Magdy is passionate with his job and specially with Abu Simbel. Everything was just it was referred to the program and the organization was great. Trust this tour office.
KONSTANTINOS_P · apr. 2026 · prin Viator
Read the reviews. Good, easy trip to the temples. The driver is very convenient - he was quiet and kind. Didn’t explain what was happening though. When we got there, another man walked us from the car to the ticket counter, where he scanned us in. We then walked to the temples, where our guide met us. He gave us a 10-min lesson on the temples (much appreciated) and then told us we had an hour to explore before we had to go back to the car. Post experience, I’m seeing other people had 2 hours - not sure why we only had 1! I wish we had more time. Once we left the guide, he moved on to new tour groups, which is fine, but we never went back to him with our questions because we didn’t want to interrupt his other groups. All in all, this is “private” but it’s not like other private tours. It’s not personal and you don’t get the opportunity to make a connection with your guide. That’s fine, but just know that before going in. Would I do it again? Sure. Temples are amazing and it’s worth the trip. Would I pay for the guide? No.
Nicole_G · apr. 2026 · prin Viator
We booked a private Abu Simbel tour through Viator. Abu Simbel itself is absolutely worth the trip, but our experience was mixed due to the early morning logistics. Our pickup was more than 25 minutes late, whic at 4:30am was frustrating — especially as we were coordinating a private boat transfer from Elephantine Island back to the pickup point. The start felt rushed, including having to quickly cross the street to meet the vehicle, and a few early stops (like for gas) made things feel less organized than we expected. That said, once underway, the experience improved. Our guide, Dahlia, was a highlight — communicative, organized, and clearly working to keep the day on track. Overall, a good experience with strong guiding, but the early logistics did not meet expectations for a private tour.
Jennifer_K · apr. 2026 · prin Viator
Driver is very nice, efficient, caring. The car is comfortable enough for 7 hours drive, with good air conditioning. The guide in Abu Simbel is also very helpful and efficient. We have an excellent experience.
DayTrip62822566220 · apr. 2026 · prin Tripadvisor
We did this visit 15 March. Our driver was Mohammed who drove very safely and with care. He is excellent. We were amongst the first on site. It's a solid drive but worth it, not only Abu Simbel, but also the desert and huge impact of irrigation. We did not take the lunch. Our hotel had provided a breakfast box.
Q2923FVrobertw · mar. 2026 · prin Tripadvisor
Super relaxed private tour, new air-conditioned car of the brand Geely. Driver was on time and knew us to entertain. Away from the buses and crowds we were in Abu Simbel early. Highly recommended.
TheTravelDude888 · mar. 2026 · prin Tripadvisor · Tradusă
Good driver, nice car, on time pick up, enough time was available at the temple. Highly recommended.
Robert_C · mar. 2026 · prin Viator
As others pointed out, the tour includes only the driver and the guide is waiting for you on site and gives you 15 min explanation. You have 2 hr to explore Abu Simbel which is beautiful and magnificent. As long as you are aware of this, and accept it, it is a good tour. Lunch included is a traditional Egyptian food which was surprisingly good. The driver did not speak English well, but was very nice and accommodating
SeongHun_K · mar. 2026 · prin Viator
Great tour, super informative guide. The guides are not allowed inside the actual temples but we were given thorough explanation on the car ride over which made the experience inside the temples so much better Its an early pick up, long 6hour round trip drive for only ~ 1.5hrs at the site but wow is Abu Simbel worth it. I would not skip out on this because of the time commitment
SergioSpizzirri · mar. 2026 · prin Tripadvisor
We are on a Nile cruise and had the choice between flying for $585 per person or arranging this trip, taking a group of 4 on a 3 hour drive to and from Abu Simbel. While 3 hrs seems long, our guide, Zach, made it enjoyable, educational, fun, insightful and above all, clear. His English is excellent, he speaks slowly, he's astute, follows American politics, and is clearly intelligent and well-educated. Yes, the group who flew got back to the ship earlier, but at dinner, we ended up explaining Abu Simbel to them bc we had learned so much from Zach. Always felt safe, driver was very careful and drove with caution. We arrived earlier than the cruise group and the temples weren't very crowded. Warning: no guides are allowed inside temples, so make sure you get a good explanation before you walk in. Fortunately, Zach provided that for us so our visit was very rich.
Mary_K · mar. 2026 · prin Viator
Excursiile și momentele tale de relaxare în Hurghada, cu încredere și fără bătăi de cap.
