One of the most famous monuments in the world. Abu Simbel is found in Lower Nubia, southern Egypt, near the Nile. It is the home of two massive rock-hewn temples carved into the mountainside during the reign of the deified pharaoh Ramses II in the 13th century BC. It is now a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Prices are per person when two book together; a solo traveller pays $170.
Larger groups pay less per person.
From the operator’s live schedule on Viator, checked Oct 15.
We leave Aswan in the morning around 6:30 am. This allows us to have a quiet and special tour, then we will be guided with one of our Egyptologist guides and free time before returning to Aswan (around 3 hours drive each way, with around 2 hours at the temples). The temples built by Ramses II at Abu Simbel are one of the highlights of Egypt and have a fascinating history behind them to go with their impressive size. When Lake Nasser was flooded, the final water level would submerge several temples, the most important being Abu Simbel. The temple was therefore completely dismantled and rebuilt higher up on the hill where it stands today. The temple today is a testament to Ramses II and the great building prowess of the ancient Egyptians, as well as modern engineering. After completing your day trip, you will return to your selected hotel.
We pick you up from all hotels in downtown Aswan and from Nile cruises.
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For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Abu Simbel Temples - Private Full Day Tour from Aswan lasts about 8 hours. The itinerary has 1 stop.
Prices start at $100 per person for this Aswan experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. That is the per-person price when two book together; a solo traveller pays $170. There is 1 booking option, so the final price depends on the option you choose.
According to the operator’s current schedule, it runs every day, with 10 departures a day between 3:30 AM and 8:30 AM.
Children aged 6–11 pay from $50, adults from $100. Infants go free.
Yes. Cancel at least 1 day before the start for a full refund. Later cancellations are non-refundable.
Yes, pickup is offered. We pick you up from all hotels in downtown Aswan and from Nile cruises. Pickup points include Keylany Hotel, Oscar.
The experience is available in DE, EN, IT, FR, ES.
It is a private experience: only your party takes part. Up to 15 travellers can book together.
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller Specialized infant seats are available
Yes, bookings are confirmed instantly.
Travellers rate it 4.8 out of 5 across 5 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor; it is run by Egyptethique.
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Thanks to Mohamed for organizing our excursions to Abu Simbel, Philae and Karnak at the last minute. And especially our 2 nights in a felucca which corresponded perfectly to what we expected! We return to France with a head full of memories and just one desire: to come back!
| Tour | Duration | Rating | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Abu Simbel Temples - Private Full Day Tour from Aswan | 8 hours | 4.8 (5) | $100 | |
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 4-Day 3-Night Nile Cruise from Aswan to Luxor&Abu Simbel+Balloon | 4 days | 4.8 (2,877) | $340 | View |
 6 Mesmerizing days to Cairo, Luxor, Aswan, Abu Simbel Sightseeing | 6 days | 4.9 (305) | $2,903 | View |
 Luxury Cruise from Aswan to Luxor 4 Days with Abu Simbel Temple | 4 days | 5.0 (81) | $750 | View |
 5 Days Cairo, Aswan, and Abu Simbel Tour Package | 5 days | 4.9 (350) | $2,615 | View |
 4-Day Nile Cruise Aswan to Luxor with Abu Simbel & Guided Tours | 4 days | 4.7 (274) | $800 | View |