• Abu Simbel Temple Complex - Experience two of Egypt’s most magnificent ancient wonders on this shared Abu Simbel day trip by minibus from Aswan. Travel to the western shores of Lake Nasser and marvel at the enormous rock statues of Ramses II at the two iconic lakeside temples. Discover their history and explore the interiors to admire the towering statues, pillars, and murals. If time permits before returning to Aswan, visit the visitor center that details how the temples were relocated piece by piece in 1968 to protect them from flooding. Enjoy a shared minibus tour from Aswan to Abu Simbel, visiting the Great Temple of Ramses II and the smaller Temple of Hathor, Egypt’s most popular sites after the Great Pyramids. Enjoy free time to explore both temples and benefit from this special shared tour. Includes pick-up and drop-off from Aswan hotels and port.

What To Expect

Depart at 4:00 am from your Aswan hotel or port by air-conditioned minibus. Discover fascinating facts about Abu Simbel’s two temples: the Grand Temple of Ramses II and the smaller Temple of Hathor, both constructed in the 13th century BC and now situated on the banks of Lake Nasser. Learn about the UNESCO project that relocated them here in 1968 due to the construction of the Aswan High Dam. After approximately three hours, arrive at the lakeside and admire the breathtaking temples, both adorned with vast rock reliefs of Ramses II and his wife Nefertari. Capture photos and enjoy free time to explore the interiors, allowing a full appreciation of the treasures within. Enter the Great Temple to view the painted battle scenes and colossal sculptures of Ramses that line the halls. Then, visit the Temple of Hathor to see the murals and pillars engraved with images of the goddess Hathor and Nefertari, Ramses II’s beloved wife. Afterwards, if time allows, stop by the nearby visitor center that chronicles the temples’ relocation. Discover how these massive structures were dismantled and reassembled piece by piece: an extraordinary engineering achievement that saved them from flooding. Finally, return to Aswan where your trip concludes with a hotel or port drop-off.

• Tourism Police Permission
• Transportation by air-conditioned minivans
• Pick up from hotel or Nile Cruise and drop off
• Pick up from city side if hotel is on Elephantine Island or west of Aswan
• Pick up from outside the Nubian village at the beginning of the village street

• Gratuities (recommended)
• Entrance fee to the temple(ticket)
• Local guide in AbuSimple temples

Witness some of Egypt’s most impressive ancient marvels on this group tour to Abu Simbel. Let your journey begin from Aswan, cruising through the western shores of Lake Nasser. Get ready to behold the magnificent rock effigies of Ramses II standing tall at the two celebrated lakeside sanctuaries. Understand their past, step inside to admire the magnificent statues, pillars, and wall-paintings. Before heading back to Aswan, find some time to explore the visitor center that illustrates the Incredible 1968 mission of relocating this architectural masterpiece, piece by piece, in a bid to save it from inundation. This group excursion begins and ends in Aswan and covers Abu Simbel. Plan your visit to the Great Temple of Ramses II and the lesser-known Temple of Hathor, one of the most frequently visited sites in Egypt after the Great Pyramids. Revel in the undivided attention and superior knowledge of your specialist Egyptologist guide on this uniquely individual tour. Pick-up and drop-off at Aswan’s hotels and port are included.

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.