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This journey allows you to travel at your own pace in a modern, air-conditioned vehicle with a professional Egyptologist guide dedicated solely to your group. The tour provides a seamless experience from hotel pick-up to drop-off, ensuring maximum comfort throughout the desert drive to Abu Simbel.
Every detail is tailored for convenience, including flexible departure times and the ability to spend as long as you wish exploring the temples. The private setting allows for deeper insights into the fascinating history of Ramses II and Queen Nefertari, as well as the incredible UNESCO relocation project that saved the temples from flooding.
Guests enjoy exclusive photo opportunities, uninterrupted time to absorb the grandeur of the monuments, and a peaceful visit away from the crowds. With expert storytelling, personalized attention, and a stress-free journey, this tour transforms a simple visit into an enriching cultural adventure.
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Meeting and pickup
We will warmly welcome you at your hotel or destination, holding a sign with your name.
Itinerary
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1Aswan
Start your adventure early in the morning with a comfortable pick-up from your hotel or Nile cruise by a private, air-conditioned vehicle. Enjoy a scenic drive through the Egyptian desert, where vast golden landscapes unfold and the history of ancient Nubia begins to reveal itself.
4 hours • Admission ticket free -
2Abu Simbel Temple Complex
Upon arrival at Abu Simbel, your expert Egyptologist guide will introduce you to the world-famous Temples of Ramses II and Queen Nefertari—two of Egypt’s most breathtaking monuments carved directly into the cliffs. Learn how these colossal temples were constructed more than 3,000 years ago and dedicated to the gods Amun, Ra-Horakhty, and Ptah. Marvel at the four massive statues of Ramses II guarding the entrance, each standing over 20 meters tall, and step inside to discover intricately carved walls depicting scenes of anciet battles and divine offerings.
1 hour • Admission ticket included -
3Abu Simbel Temple Complex
Next, explore the smaller but equally magnificent Temple of Queen Nefertari, built in honor of the beloved wife of Ramses II. Admire the detailed reliefs celebrating the queen’s beauty and divine status among the gods. Your guide will share fascinating stories about the relocation of both temples during the 1960s UNESCO rescue mission, a true engineering marvel that preserved these treasures from the rising waters of Lake Nasser.
1 hour • Admission ticket included -
4Aswan
After exploring the temples at your own pace and capturing incredible photos, you’ll have time to relax by the lake or browse local souvenir stalls offering handmade crafts. Then, enjoy a smooth return journey back to Aswan, where you’ll be dropped off directly at your hotel or cruise ship, ending your day filled with awe and inspiration.
4 hours • Admission ticket free
Additional info
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- 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.
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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.
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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