Abu Simbel Day Trip by Car or Minibus with Guide & Tickets Included
Joined 2025
Discover the awe-inspiring Abu Simbel temples on this exclusive day trip from Aswan. Travel comfortably by private car or minibus with a licensed tour guide who will bring to life the rich history and stories of this UNESCO World Heritage Site. Your entrance tickets are included, offering you a hassle-free and memorable cultural experience. Whether you’re traveling solo or in a group, this tour promises convenience, comfort, and an unforgettable glimpse into ancient Egypt.
Itinerary
This itinerary can be customized to meet your needs and preferences. Send me a message with your requests!
Meeting Point
At your hotel
- From your hotel, or Nile cruise dock. Please confirm it with us,as your tour guide will pick you up from the arranged one.
Abu Simbel temples
We arrive at the majestic Abu Simbel temples at approximately 8:00 AM, just in time to begin an unforgettable two-hour tour. During the visit, our expert licensed guide will provide fascinating insights and detailed explanations, bringing the history and grandeur of this archaeological masterpiece to life.
Return from Abu Simbel to Aswan
Return to Aswan
After the tour, begin the journey back to Aswan. You will arrive at your original pickup location or a different drop-off point within the city around 2:00 PM.
Ending Point
At your hotel
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Inclusions & Exclusions
*Hotel pickup & drop-off with private driver and door-to-door transfers. Vehicle type provided according to group size: Toyota HiAce or microbus for larger groups, Kia or Hyundai limousine for smaller groups.
*Toll fee – All road tolls are covered.
*Gasoline fee – Fuel for the entire trip is included.
*Professional Egyptologist guide for the full day.
*All entrance fees to the sites listed
*Bottled mineral water throughout the tour.
*If the number of participants is 1 or 2, the car will be a luxury limousine such as a Kia or Hyundai.
*Meals and drinks (unless otherwise specified)
*Personal expenses
*Tips (optional)
Tour Important Information
1. Pick-up time: Early morning departure, usually around 4:00 AM, to arrive at Abu Simbel in time for the morning visit.
2. Travel duration: Approximately 3.5 to 4 hours each way from Aswan.
3. Road conditions: The route is a well-paved desert highway; police convoy is not required anymore, but speed limits are enforced.
4. Comfort stops: Short rest stop(s) may be made along the way for refreshments and restroom breaks.
5. Sightseeing time: Around 2 hours to explore the Great Temple of Ramses II and the Temple of Queen Nefertari.
6. Photography: Allowed outside and inside the temples without flash; tripod use may require a permit.
7. Climate: Expect cooler temperatures in the early morning and very hot weather by midday – bring sunscreen, a hat, and sunglasses.
8. Food & drinks: Bring snacks and bottled water; lunch is not included unless arranged in advance.
9. Physical requirements: There is some walking and climbing of steps at the site; comfortable shoes are recommended.
10. Tickets: Entry tickets are not included unless stated in the tour price.
11. Return to Aswan: Early afternoon arrival, usually between 1:30–2:00 PM.
Cancellation Policy
- Free cancellation - 8 days prior to meeting time
- 50% Refund - 3 to 7 days prior to meeting time
- No Refund - Within 2 day(s) prior to meeting time
Joined 2025
About Tour Guide Mahmoud M.
My name is Mahmoud and I am a graduate of Minia University, Faculty of Tourism and Hotels, Department of Tour Guiding. I am fluent in English and German, and I have been working as a licensed tour guide in both languages since August 2000.
I have extensive experience guiding tourists in Luxor, Aswan, and the region behind the High Dam on Lake Nasser, where the majestic ancient Egyptian temples relocated from Old Nubia are located.
In addition to guiding, I also organize and manage customized tour programs in Aswan and Luxor, helping visitors explore Egypt’s rich history and breathtaking monuments with deep cultural insight and professional care.
$240/ per group
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