Abu Simbel Temples Tours and Tickets

This 7-day, 6-night tour of Egypt is a great way to maximize time and see the most for your money. Relax on board a luxurious Nile River cruise that hits the highlights of ancient Egypt along the way. Visit Valley of the Kings, King Tutankhamun's tomb, Karnak and Luxor Temples, and more. Then travel by train to explore the Giza pyramid complex and Egyptian Museum in Cairo, and the Roman Catacombs and other sites in Alexandria.

Visit the remarkable Abu Simbel Temples on a private tour from Aswan that explores ancient sanctuaries carved straight into a sandstone mountain. Travel to the edge of Lake Nasser in the comfort of a private, climate-controlled vehicle, enjoying expansive views of the Nubian desert along the way. Upon arrival, explore temples dedicated to Ramses II and his wife Nefertari, with extraordinary artwork that brings the ancient world to life.

Beat the heat and the worst of the crowds at Abu Simbel Temples by taking an air-conditioned private transfer early, direct from your hotel door. On arrival, your own personal Egyptologist will guide you around the majestic temples, the first dedicated to Ramses II, the second to his queen, Nefertari, and explain how they were moved from their original location.

Spend four days sailing the Nile River and visiting its aeons-old treasures with an Egyptologist guide on this cruise from Aswan to Luxor. Along the way, stop to see the Temples of Philae, Kom Ombo and Edfu, and add an optional visit to incredible Abu Simbel. Finish in Luxor at three of Egypt's greatest wonders - the Valley of the Kings, Karnak and Mortuary Temple of Ramses III. Between visits, relax on your boat, enjoying its pool, lounge and evening entertainments. Three nights' full-board accommodation in a private cabin are included.

Private day tour from Aswan to see the highlights of Aswan and Nubia. These highlights include the Abu Simbel Temple ,High Dam, the Temple of Philae and a Nubian village. You will be guided by a licensed Egyptologist tour guide and transported to all the sites by a private air-conditioned vehicle.

Private full day tour from Luxor to see the highlights of Aswan and Nubia. These highlights include High Dam, the Temple of Philae and a  You will be guided by a licensed Egyptologist tour guide and transported to all the sites by a private air-conditioned vehicle.

Spend four days watching the scenery on the banks of the Nile from a cruise boat, departing from Aswan. Listen to in-depth commentary by an Egyptologist tour guide on the culture and ancient Egyptian history of the area. Enjoy the features on the cruise boat, including sun decks, a pool, a luxury lounge and bar, and onboard restaurant.

Discover the Nubian monuments of Abu Simbel and visit a small Nubian village on an 8-hour, private tour from Aswan that includes entrance fees and round-trip transport from your Aswan hotel. Visit a pair of temples carved from the mountainside in the 13th century BC, then learn about Nubian life and culture in a traditional community. This private, full-day tour accommodates your group of up to 8 people, with an early departure to take advantage of the cooler morning hours.

Travel north along the Nile River from Aswan to Luxor, exploring ancient sites along the way. With a private guide, visit Philae Temple, the Aswan Dam, the Abu Simbel temples, Valley of the Kings, the Karnak Temples, and much more. Your guide, a Qualified Egyptologist, doubles as driver, so you'll have plenty of time to ask questions and gain local insight along the journey.

Visit the breathtaking complex of Abu Simbel, one of Egypt’s must-see ancient wonders, on a private day trip from Aswan. Travel south to Lake Nasser, and ogle the two, UNESCO-listed temples, built 3,400 years ago and moved to the current, flood-protected site during the 1960s. Behold the colossi of Ramses II on the Great Temple, and inspect the sculptures and battle reliefs of the inner halls. Admire the Small Temple, also fronted by giant statues, and hear about both buildings’ history and incredible piece-by-piece relocation from your personal Egyptologist guide.

Take the scenic route from Aswan to Luxor aboard a 3-night cruise. Step aboard a cruise boat and enjoy the scenery as you float down one of the world's most famous rivers, listening to in-depth commentary from your Egyptologist guide. Stops include the Temple of Philae, Kom Ombo, Edfu, the Temple of Sobek, and the Temple of Horus. Enjoy all amenities on boat, including a bar and lounge, restaurant, and a pool.

See two of Egypt's greatest ancient spectacles on this private Abu Simbel day trip by minibus from Aswan. With a private Egyptologist guide, drive to western Lake Nasser, and behold the colossal, rock statues of Ramses II of the two iconic lakeside temples. Learn their history, and go inside to see their towering statues, pillars and murals. If time allows before your return to Aswan, check out the visitor center that charts how both the temples were relocated here, piece by piece, in 1968 to save them from flooding.

Visit Abu Simbel Temple Complex and Lake Nasser on a 10-hour, private tour by minibus from Aswan that includes hotel pickup and drop-off, entrance fees, and three hours to explore the UNESCO World Heritage Site. Learn the story of Ramses II and his wife Nefertari, and about the global effort to relocate the temples after their original location was submerged by Lake Nasser. This private, guided tour can accommodate your group of up to 15 people.

See the ancient marvel of Abu Simbel on a private day trip from Aswan. Journey southward by private, air-conditioned vehicle as your personal guide shares tales of the 3,400-year-old complex, a masterwork of ancient Egyptian engineering beside Lake Nasser. Awe at the two temples, graced by colossi of Ramses II and his wife Nefertari, and tour the Great Temple's statue-lined halls and battle reliefs. While you explore, hear the incredible story of the temples' 1960s relocation to protect them from flooding after the building of the Aswan High Dam.

Enjoy a 3 nights, 4 days Nile Cruise from Aswan to Luxor including a sightseeing itinerary. You will visit the most popular monuments Aswan and Luxor have to offer: Philae Temple, High Dam, Valley of the Kings, Temple of Queen Hatshepsut, the Colossi of Memnon, Karnak Temples and Luxor Temple. You will be guided by a qualified Egyptologist tour guide who makes sure all your tour needs are fulfilled.

The UNESCO-listed temples of Abu Simbel are among Nubia's most spectacular, with monumental statues and elaborate carvings, but the sites are located far from the beaten path, near the Sudanese border. Visit Abu Simbel as a hassle-free day trip from Aswan, on a 9-hour private tour that includes entrance fees and transport by air-conditioned vehicle. Choose from several departure options at time of booking.

Discover Abu Simbel with a 4-hour private tour and flight from Aswan to spectacular temples, desert scenery and millennia-old monuments set into soaring cliffs. Explore with an Egyptologist guide, stand beneath the colossi that guard the Great Temple and spot carved baboons high on the rock face. Learn the stories behind Abu Simbel's detailed bas-reliefs and hieroglyphs, take in the unusual dedications to Queen Nefertari then slip inside her own exquisite temple. The tour is fully guided from Cairo, or part guided at Abu Simbel depending on option selected.