The same unforgettable trip to Abu Simbel, on your own terms: a luxury private car instead of a bus, your own Egyptologist guide and a private tour leader, and the freedom to set your own pace and stops. Two temples cut into the sandstone cliffs some 3,300 years ago — the Great Temple of Ramses II with its four colossal seated statues, and the Temple of Nefertari dedicated to Hathor — then moved block by block to higher ground in the 1960s in an international rescue led by UNESCO, to save them from the rising waters of Lake Nasser.
Tour Highlights
- The Great Temple of Ramses II and its four colossi
- The Temple of Nefertari and Hathor
- The story of the 1960s UNESCO rescue
- Lake Nasser views
- Your own car, guide and tour leader — no group
The Tour Step by Step
Early pickup
Pickup from your hotel or Nile cruise in a luxury private car and the drive south across the desert, about 3.5 hours.
The temples of Abu Simbel
A private guided visit of the Great Temple of Ramses II and the Temple of Nefertari with your Egyptologist.
Return to Aswan
The drive back to your hotel at your own pace.
What is Included
Included in the price
- Pickup and drop-off at your Aswan hotel or Nile cruise
- Luxury private air-conditioned car
- Private professional Egyptologist guide
- Private tour leader throughout
- Entrance tickets to the sites listed
- Bottled water
Not included
- Breakfast and lunch
- Tips for the guide and driver
- Personal expenses and drinks
- Anything not listed as included
Ahmose Travel is an Egyptian tour operator based in Alexandria, Egypt that arranges these trips directly. Message us on WhatsApp at +20 127 530 7375 or visit ahmosetravel.com.
Planning more of your trip? Every tour is private or small-group and can be combined into one itinerary.
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