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Full Day Shared Tour from Aswan to Abu Simbel Temples

By Go Egypt Adeventures
Free cancellation available
Price is £45 per adult* *Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults
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Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 8h
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Selective hotel pickup
  • Multiple languages

Overview

Full-day shared tour from Aswan to Abu Simbel. Travel comfortably in an air-conditioned vehicle through the Nubian desert to reach the magnificent rock-cut temples carved into a mountainside along Lake Nasser. These UNESCO-listed monuments stand as a testament to ancient engineering, artistic mastery, and royal power. Accompanied by a professional Egyptologist guide, explore the colossal statues, detailed reliefs, and sacred inner chambers while learning about their historical significance and dramatic relocation in the 20th century. This shared tour is ideal for travellers seeking an affordable, well-organized experience without compromising comfort or insight, making it a perfect addition to any Aswan itinerary.

Activity location

  • Aswan
    • Aswan, Egypt

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Aswan
    • Aswan, Egypt

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Car + guide
  • Activity duration is 8 hours8h
    8h
  • English

Car + guide
Pickup included

Starting time: 04:00
Price details
£44.68 x 1 Adult£44.68
Total
Price is £44.68
Car + guide + ticket
  • Activity duration is 8 hours8h
    8h
  • English

Pickup included

Starting time: 04:00
Price details
£62.55 x 1 Adult£62.55
Total
Price is £62.55

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's included
    Professional Egyptologist tour guide
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Shared air-conditioned transport
  • What's includedWhat's included
    All service charges and taxes
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Hotel or Nile cruise pickup and drop-off in Aswan
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Tipping (optional)

Know before you book

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transport options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • In accordance with UK consumer law, activities services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. Supplier cancellation policy will apply.
  • This activity is provided by a professional trader (a party acting within their trade, business or profession).

Activity itinerary

Aswan

  • 3h
Your day begins early with pickup from your hotel, Nile cruise, or agreed meeting point in Aswan. Board a modern, air-conditioned shared vehicle and set off on a scenic drive across the southern Egyptian desert towards Abu Simbel. Along the way, enjoy brief rest stops and admire the vast landscapes that once connected ancient trade routes.

Abu Simbel Temple Complex

  • 2h
  • Admission ticket not included
Upon arrival, your guide introduces the history of the twin rock temples, originally built during the New Kingdom period and later relocated to avoid flooding from Lake Nasser. Enter the Great Temple, where towering statues guard the entrance and interior reliefs depict royal achievements, religious ceremonies, and divine symbolism. Continue to the neighbouring temple dedicated to the queen and goddess, known for its rare architectural balance and refined carvings. You will have ample free time to explore, take photographs, and absorb the scale and serenity of the site at your own pace. Your guide remains available to answer questions and provide deeper historical context.

Aswan

  • 3h
After completing the visit, regroup for the return journey to Aswan, arriving in the afternoon. Drop-off is provided at your original pickup location, concluding a memorable full-day cultural experience.

Location

Activity location

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    Aswan
    • Aswan, Egypt

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    Aswan
    • Aswan, Egypt

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