Excursion to Abu Simbel
On this excursion we'll visit the astonishing temples of Abu Simbel, the only monuments in Egypt that can hold a candle to the grandiosity of the three pyramids of Giza.
Excursion to Abu Simbel
The tour leaves from Aswan in the middle of the night, around 4 am. We'll pick you up at your hotel or the boat where you're staying. It's worth the early morning to arrive at the temples first thing in the morning and to avoid the suffocating heat of the midday sun. And an added bonus is that on the way you can enjoy the unique experience of sunrise in the desert.
After 3 hours we'll arrive at Abu Simbel, the famous complex made up of two temples excavated in the rock, one dedicated to Ramses II and the other to Nefertari, his favourite wife. The complex took 20 years to build, and was made under the stewardship of Ramses II. Today they are fantastically preserved, being buried beneath the sand until the 19th century and thus protected from the elements.
Our guided tour will take around 2 hours, enough time to discover every corner of both temples and learn all of their stories and anecdotes - such as how they came to be moved, and what Egypt did in return for international help in doing so.
Having enjoyed our time in this jewel of Egypt we'll return to Aswan, arriving a little after midday.
Important Information
Explanations come outside of the temple itself, and once over you'll have free time to visit the inside.
A piece of advice
As the tour leaves very early, we recommend that you ask your hotel to provide you with breakfast to go the night before, which you can then eat as a picnic.
Price
More Information
Duration
8 hours - 9 hours.
Language
The activity takes place with a guide that speaks in English.
Included
Hotel pick up and drop off.
English speaking guide.
Transport in an air conditioned vehicle.
Entry to the Abu Simbel temples.
When to book?
You can book up until 30 hours before the activity as long as there are still places. Book now to guarantee your spot.
Type of voucher
Electronic. Show the voucher on your phone.
Accessibility
Wheelchair accessible. This must be indicated in the reservation.
Sustainability
All services published on Civitatis are carried out in accordance with our Sustainability Code.
No printing of documentation required.
Pets
Not permitted.
Frequently asked questions
-
Q - How to book?
A - To reserve the activity, choose the date and complete the form on this page. You will receive your confirmation immediately.
If you have any other questions please contact us .
