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
Frequently Asked Questions
Customer Reviews (2)
We took the Hurghada city tour excursion. We loved the excursion, our excellent Russian-speaking guide Muhammad told us so much interesting about the sights, answered every question we had, and took all our preferences into account. Such a pleasant guide to talk to. The time just flew by. I recommend this excursion. The managers booked our excursion quickly. I recommend this company for booking excursions!
While on vacation in Sharm, we decided to use TUT VOYAGES Travel's services again. For March 17th, 2025 we booked the "Ras Mohammed Reserve and White Island with diving" excursion. Just like last time, the organization was top-notch. On the yacht they gave a detailed briefing on how the dive would go, had us sign a form, and told us about the contraindications. The crew was very upbeat, all the information was delivered in a relaxed way with jokes and banter. We really loved the diving, you swim like you're in an aquarium full of fish. We also snorkeled and admired the corals. Then we sailed to White Island. Yes, it's practically underwater, but it was still interesting to swim from the yacht to that narrow sandy strip. The weather was great, and the sea was almost wave-free. The water color is a fantastic, beautiful shade. We were very happy with the excursion. I'm already picking excursions for our next trip to Egypt. We'll be booking with TUT VOYAGES Travel again.
Popular Tours
- 10 Wellness [8]
Need a ride in Aswan?
Private, fixed-price transfers: airport pick-ups, hotels and intercity routes.
All Aswan transfers →