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Explore Luxor ToursPrivate Abu Simbel Day Trip from Aswan
Aswan to Abu Simbel, Egypt
Duration
About 9 to 10 Hours
Tour Type
Private
Language
English
Overview
This private Abu Simbel road trip is a focused full day from Aswan, with an early pickup, private air-conditioned vehicle, English-speaking Egyptologist, standard admission to the Great and Small Temples, an early breakfast box arranged with your hotel or Nile cruise, and bottled water. Allow about 9 to 10 hours door to door.
The long road is the point of the product, so the route does not add unrelated Aswan sights. After the southbound drive, you have time to understand both temples and Lake Nasser before returning to Aswan. It is best for travellers who want Abu Simbel as a deliberate full-day experience. Still weighing the journey? Read whether Abu Simbel is worth dedicating a full day from Aswan before you decide.
Tour Highlights
A quick look at the places and experiences built into this private Egypt route.
- Early private pickup from Aswan.
- Travel south by air-conditioned vehicle.
- Explore the Great Temple of Ramses II.
- Visit the Small Temple associated with Nefertari.
- Keep a focused full-day pace with water included.
Why You'll Love This Tour
- Give Abu Simbel its own full day instead of compressing it into an Aswan route.
- Travel privately on the long southbound road.
- See both temples with a dedicated Egyptologist.
- Return to Aswan with the route kept focused and realistic.
Itinerary
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Early pickup and road to Abu Simbel
Meet your private driver and Egyptologist early at your Aswan hotel or Nile cruise. Your pre-arranged breakfast box is collected at pickup. Travel south by air-conditioned vehicle, with timing planned around the long road and guest comfort.
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Great and Small Temples of Abu Simbel
Explore Abu Simbel with your Egyptologist. The visit includes time for the Great Temple of Ramses II and the Small Temple associated with Nefertari, with context for the lakeside setting and relocation story.
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Return to Aswan
Return privately to Aswan after the temple visit. Arrival time varies with road conditions, access and comfort stops, so no onward flight, cruise check-in or evening plan should be assumed without a dated confirmation.
Included/Excluded
Included
- Pickup and return at your Aswan hotel or Nile cruise.
- Private air-conditioned vehicle for the Abu Simbel road route.
- Private English-speaking Egyptologist guide.
- Standard admission to Abu Simbel Temples.
- Breakfast box arranged for the early pickup from your hotel or Nile cruise.
- Bottled water during the tour.
- Service charges and taxes for the listed services.
Excluded
- Lunch and drinks.
- Any separate sound and light event or upgraded service.
- Personal spending.
- Tipping.
- Any service outside the confirmed quotation.
Tour Prices
Type
Price
1 guest
US$280 per person
2 guests
US$180 per person
3-4 guests
US$135 per person
5-8 guests
US$110 per person
Travel Information
Pricing Information
Prices are per person in US dollars for the published private service and are confirmed against the requested date, pickup point, party composition, current road access and guide language. A 25% deposit secures your Day Tour.
Children's Policy
- Children under 6 join this sightseeing Day Tour free of charge when accompanied by a full-paying adult. Children aged 6 to 11.99 pay 50% of the adult tour price; age 12 and above pay the adult rate.
Good to Know Before You Go
- This is an early-start, long-road day; exact pickup is confirmed for your date.
- We request a breakfast box from your hotel or Nile cruise in advance for the early pickup; please tell us your dietary needs before confirmation.
- Bring sun protection and comfortable walking shoes.
- Tell us about mobility needs or children who need a safety seat before confirmation.
- The route timing may change for current road, access and guest-comfort arrangements.
Questions About This Tour
Clear answers to the practical details travellers usually confirm before requesting a quotation.
How long is the Abu Simbel trip from Aswan?
Allow about 9 to 10 hours from pickup to return. The road journey is long, so this is a full-day experience.
Are both Abu Simbel temples included?
Yes. Standard admission to the Great and Small Temples is included in the confirmed base route.
Is lunch included?
No. Lunch and drinks are not included in this focused road-trip route.
Where does the trip begin?
Pickup and return are included from your Aswan hotel or Nile cruise; other points must be confirmed in the quotation.
