Small Group Day Trip to Abu Simbel Temples from Aswan

Duration8h - 10h

Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before

Instant confirmationYour booking is confirmed right away

TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted

LanguagesEnglish

Group sizeUp to 20 travelers

Pickup offeredSee the meeting and pickup details below

Overview

Discover the iconic Abu Simbel Temples on this small-group day trip from Aswan. This UNESCO World Heritage site, renowned for its impressive rock-cut architecture, awaits you. Departing early in the morning, enjoy a comfortable ride through the stunning Nubian Desert in an air-conditioned minivan with a maximum of 8 travelers. Spend two hours exploring both the Great Temple of Ramses II and the smaller Temple of Queen Nefertiti at your own pace. Benefit from hotel pickup and drop-off for a hassle-free experience, making this tour perfect for budget-conscious travelers seeking an intimate setting.

- Visit Abu Simbel Temples with a small group (max 8 people)
- Round-trip transport in an air-conditioned minivan
- Explore the temples leisurely at your own pace
- Affordable option with friendly local driver assistance

What's included

Air-conditioned vehicle

Snacks

What to expect

Abu Simbel Temple
2h · Admission ticket not included

At Abu Simbel, travelers will see one of Egypt’s most breathtaking archaeological sites —the magnificent Great Temple of Ramses II and the Temple of Queen Nefertiti, both carved directly into the sandstone cliffs over 3,000 years ago.
The Great Temple is famous for its four colossal statues of Pharaoh Ramses II, each standing over 20 meters high, guarding the entrance. Inside, visitors can explore halls decorated with vivid wall carvings and hieroglyphs that tell stories of Rameses's victories and devotion to the gods.
Just a short walk away stands the smaller but equally beautiful Temple of Queen Nefertiti, dedicated to the goddess Hathor and Rameses's beloved wife. The façade features six statues — four of the king and two of the queen — showing the rare honor given to a royal woman in ancient Egypt.
Travelers can also enjoy stunning views of Lake Nasser, where the temples were carefully relocated in the 1960s to protect them from flooding after the construction of the Aswan High Dam
Lake Nasser
Pass by

Travelers can also enjoy stunning views of Lake Nasser, where the temples were carefully relocated in the 1960s to protect them from flooding after the construction of the Aswan High Dam.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Your driver will be waiting near the main entrance of the train station holding a sign with your name or “Abu Simbel Shared Tour.”
Please arrive by 3:45 AM to check in and join the group before departure.
The minivan will depart around 4:00 AM.

End point

Your driver will be waiting near the main entrance of the train station holding a sign with your name or “Abu Simbel Shared Tour.”
Please arrive by 3:45 AM to check in and join the group before departure.
The minivan will depart around 4:00 AM.

Pickup details

Pick-up is available from all hotels and guest houses in Aswan city.
Please be ready at your hotel lobby between 3:30 AM and 3:45 AM.
Your driver will confirm the exact pickup time via WhatsApp or hotel reception the evening before the trip.
If you are staying outside central Aswan (for example, near the High Dam area or in a Nile cruise boat), please mention this when booking so we can arrange the closest pickup point.

For travelers joining from Nile cruises: please provide your boat name and docking location in Aswan.

Additional information

Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

Cancellation policy

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