• Abu Simbel - 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 Ramsses II was dedicated to the four universal gods Ptah, Re-Her-Akhtey, Amun-Re, and to Ramsses II himself. The great Abu Simbel temple is also called The Sun Temple of Ramssess 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 Ramsses II and that of Nefertari, bring Ramesses II, Nefertari, Hathor and the Sun God together as one

• Private transportation
• Private Egyptologist local tour guide
• In-vehicle air conditioning

• Gratuities
• Entrance fees

Embark on a journey to Abu Simbel from Aswan in a modern, air-conditioned vehicle with a seasoned driver. We arrange pick-ups from anywhere in Aswan - be it a hotel, Nile cruise, airport, or railway station. Since it’s a private excursion, you can determine the departure time, with the earliest being 5:10 am. The trip requires about 3 hours of driving from Aswan, and we allocate around 2 to 2.5 hours at Abu Simbel before returning to Aswan.

Upon arrival at Abu Simbel, our knowledgeable tour guide would meet you to interpret the lore of the two Abu Simbel Temples, which are renowned for their distinctive style and hailed as ancient Egypt’s masterworks. They echo the splendor and magnificence of the New Kingdom. The Temple of Ramsses II is a shrine to the four global deities Ptah, Re-Her-Akhtey, Amun-Re, and to Ramsses II himself, while the Temple of Queen Nefertari, also known as the Temple of Hathor, pays homage to the Sun God’s wife. Following the tour, you will be returned to your accommodation in Aswan.

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