Abu Simbel Temples Day Trip
Ramses II's monumental temples on the shores of Lake Nasser
About this activity
Full-day trip from Aswan to the great temples of Abu Simbel, Ramses II's monumental rock-cut masterpiece on Lake Nasser.
Full description
Departing before dawn in a convoy of vehicles, you'll cross the desert to Abu Simbel with a rest stop along the way. Once there, your guide walks you through the Great Temple of Ramses II and the smaller Temple of Hathor dedicated to Queen Nefertari, explaining the incredible 1960s relocation project before the drive back to Aswan.
What's included
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Professional Egyptologist guide
- Bottled water
Not included
- Abu Simbel entry tickets
- Lunch
- Gratuities
About this activity
Highlights
- ✓See Ramses II's monumental twin rock-cut temples
- ✓Learn the remarkable story of their 1960s relocation
- ✓Travel with a professional Egyptologist guide for the full day
Tour Itinerary & Map
- 1 Early pickup from your Aswan hotel
- 2 Drive through the desert to Abu Simbel
- 3 Guided visit of the Great Temple and Temple of Hathor
- 4 Return drive to Aswan
- 5 Drop-off at your hotel
Places You'll Visit
The Abu Simbel temples are two rock-cut monuments carved into a mountainside on Lake Nasser's west bank, built under Pharaoh Ramesses II around 1264 BC. Threatened by the Aswan High Dam's rising waters, they were cut into over 1,000 blocks and relocated in a UNESCO-led campaign between 1964 and 1968, later inscribed as a World Heritage Site in 1979.
Why Choose This Tour
A dedicated guide explains the temples and their relocation in depth.
The scale and history of Abu Simbel is genuinely hard to match.
Air-conditioned vehicle and bottled water included for the full-day trip.
What to Bring
Trip Essentials
Full day (11 hours)
Aswan, Egypt
Professional guides & equipment
Secure & flexible options
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