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Make your journey to Abu Simbel a private experience from start to finish. Travel from Aswan in your own air-conditioned vehicle with a professional Egyptologist guide dedicated to your group—not a large shared tour. Enjoy the freedom to travel at your own pace, ask questions, and spend more time where it matters most.
At Abu Simbel, stand before the colossal rock-cut temples of Ramses II and Queen Nefertari and discover the stories behind their statues, reliefs, symbols, and royal imagery. Your guide will explain the meaning behind these extraordinary temples and the remarkable international effort that moved them to higher ground to protect them from the rising waters of Lake Nasser. Entrance tickets are included, and every detail is arranged from pickup in Aswan to your return.
The result is more than sightseeing: it is a private, story-led journey that lets you experience Abu Simbel on a personal level—and leave having truly understood the monument, not just photographed.
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
Your WOW TOURS EGYPT representative will pick you up from your hotel or Nile cruise in Aswan and drive you to Abu Simbel to begin your private tour.
Itinerary
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1Great temple of Ramesses II - Abu Simbel
Arrive in the Nubian desert and see the Great Temple of Ramses II emerging from the rock—an unforgettable sight and one of Egypt’s greatest monuments. Four colossal seated statues of Ramses II dominate the façade, portraying the king in eternal majesty and proclaiming his power. Step inside to explore the Great Hypostyle Hall, inner chambers, and vivid reliefs showing Ramses before the gods, royal ceremonies, offerings, and scenes celebrating his military victories, including the famous Battle of Kadesh. Your Egyptologist guide will bring these stories to life, explaining the temple’s religious purpose, royal symbolism, and message of power. You’ll also discover the remarkable rescue of Abu Simbel, when the temple was moved to higher ground in the 1960s to protect it from the rising waters of Lake Nasser. Surrounded by desert silence and immense stone monuments, standing before this temple gives you a powerful sense of the ambition, artistry, and enduring legacy of ancient Egypt.
1 hour • Admission ticket included -
2Abu Simbel Temple Complex
Imagine arriving at Abu Simbel and finding a temple carved not only to honor a queen, but to celebrate love, beauty, and devotion in stone. The Temple of Queen Nefertari stands beside the Great Temple of Ramses II, its magnificent façade guarded by six colossal figures of the royal couple. Step inside to discover beautifully preserved reliefs and vibrant colors depicting Nefertari before the goddesses, with scenes filled with elegance, symbolism, and religious meaning. Your Egyptologist guide will reveal the remarkable story of Nefertari, her place beside Ramses II, and why this temple was dedicated to her and the goddess Hathor. Look closely at the delicate details and surviving colors that make the monument feel unexpectedly intimate despite its immense scale. In the quiet Nubian landscape, this extraordinary temple offers a moving glimpse into the beliefs, artistry, and personal story behind one of ancient Egypt’s most celebrated royal couples.
30 minutes • Admission ticket included -
3Lake Nasser
Stand beside the vast blue waters of Lake Nasser and take in the extraordinary landscape surrounding Abu Simbel. Stretching across the Nubian desert, this enormous reservoir was created following the construction of the Aswan High Dam and transformed the region forever. From the shore, you can see how the temples of Abu Simbel once stood in a landscape that was threatened by the rising waters. Your guide will explain the remarkable story of the international campaign that saved the temples in the 1960s by carefully moving them to higher ground, stone by stone. Feel the contrast between the immense desert, the calm waters, and the monumental temples nearby—a landscape where ancient Egyptian history meets one of the greatest archaeological rescue projects of the modern era. It is a powerful reminder that Abu Simbel was not only built to endure; it was also saved so future generations could experience it.
30 minutes • Admission ticket free
Additional info
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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