Abu Simbel Day Tour from Aswan – Discover the Great Temples of Ramses II
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Tour Itinerary
Abu Simbel Group Day Tour from Aswan
04:00 AM – Hotel Pickup (Aswan)
Early morning pickup from your hotel in Aswan. You will join a shared group transfer in a comfortable, air-conditioned vehicle and depart toward Abu Simbel.
04:15 AM – Departure to Abu Simbel (By Road)
Begin the journey south through the desert highway. The drive takes approximately 3.5 to 4 hours. Rest stops may be included along the way for comfort.
07:30 AM – Arrival at Abu Simbel
Arrival at the Abu Simbel archaeological site. Meet your professional Egyptologist guide and join the rest of your group to begin the visit.
08:00 AM – Guided Tour of Abu Simbel Temples
Explore one of Egypt’s most remarkable ancient monuments with your guide:
The Great Temple of Ramses II – Discover the massive rock-cut façade and learn about Ramses II’s legacy.
The Temple of Queen Nefertari (Temple of Hathor) – Admire beautifully preserved reliefs dedicated to Queen Nefertari and the goddess Hathor.
Relocation Story – Learn how the temples were carefully moved to their current location to save them from flooding caused by Lake Nasser.
10:00 AM – Free Time for Photos
Enjoy time to walk around the site independently and capture stunning photos of the colossal statues and panoramic desert views.
11:00 AM – Departure from Abu Simbel
Meet your group and begin the return journey back to Aswan by shared air-conditioned vehicle.
03:00 PM – Arrival in Aswan
Arrive back in Aswan and enjoy hotel drop-off. End of service.
What's Included
- Hotel pickup and dropoff in Aswan
- Shared roundtrip transportation by airconditioned vehicle
- Professional Egyptologist guides during the Abu Simbel visit
- Entrance fees to Abu Simbel temple
- All service charges and taxes
What's Not Included
- Personal expenses
- Tipping
- Optional activities
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