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15 Abu Simbel Tours in Aswan With a Seat Left This Week

29 tours  ·  from $23

The good abu simbel tours in Aswan fill up weeks out and the cheap seats go first. Below: the 15 to settle early, what each fare covers and where they part company.

From Aswan: Abu Simbel Temple Day Trip with Hotel Pickup - A 4:00 a.m. pickup and the road south
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From Aswan: Abu Simbel Temple Day Trip with Hotel Pickup

1.Abu Simbel Temple Day Trip with Hotel Pickup

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 2,807 reviews · 10 hours · from $70Our pick

Travel from Aswan to Abu Simbel by air-conditioned shared bus, with hotel pickup and drop-off. At the temples, you can explore with an English, Arabic, French, German, or Spanish guide, or choose a self-guided option. Guides such as Waleed Adnan, Ahmed Abdelwahab, Mido, and Mostafa are praised for clear explanations.

“We really enjoyed our day tour with Ahmed Bahaa to Abu Simbel. He shared with us the history of the temples, why and by whom it was build and the meaning of the elements of the two temples. We had an excellent time and we highly recommend booking this tour if you want to learn more about the history of Abu Simbel and how the Egyptian people, with the help of UNICEF moved the temples after the construction of the Aswan High Dam.”

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Private Day Tour to Abu Simbel Temples from Aswan - The three-hour drive from Aswan
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Private Day Tour to Abu Simbel Temples from Aswan

2.Private Day Tour to Abu Simbel Temples from Aswan

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 507 reviews · from $53

Travel from Aswan to Abu Simbel in a private air-conditioned car or van, with hotel or cruise pickup, bottled water, and flexible timing. You get about three hours at Ramses II and Nefertari’s temples. Add entrance tickets, a local guide, and lunch if needed. Drivers such as Mahmoud or Mohammed may also help with stops and onward plans.

“This was one of the best services we got in egypt! The driver was very kind and arranging and helpful. Served us water and made a detour to we can have food on the way with no extra cost. We needed to be back to aswan on time and he made sure that we arrive on tRead more”

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From Aswan: Abu Simbel Day Tour with Private Guide and Car - A private car changes the feel of a six to eight hour road trip
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From Aswan: Abu Simbel Day Tour with Private Guide and Car

3.Abu Simbel Day Tour with Private Guide and Car

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 342 reviews · 10 hours · from $95

Travel from Aswan to Abu Simbel in a private air-conditioned car, meet an English-speaking guide at the temple, and explore the colossal Ramses II statues and nearby sanctuary at your own pace. Guides such as Mohammed, Medo, Abdul, and Ahmed Ashraf have been praised for clear explanations. The long desert drive is tiring, but private timing helps you avoid crowds.

“Totally worth it. The whole drive and the temple experience is beautiful. Our driver and guide were knowledgeable and assisted us all the time.”

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Aswan: Abu Simbel Group Tour with Guide and Entrance Fees - Leaving Aswan before sunrise
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Aswan: Abu Simbel Group Tour with Guide and Entrance Fees

4.Abu Simbel Group Tour with Guide and Entrance Fees

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 337 reviews · 10 hours · from $65

Travel from Aswan to Abu Simbel in an air-conditioned vehicle, usually leaving before dawn. Your guide explains the temples of Ramses II and Nefertari, including their careful relocation in the 1960s. Ahmed Ashraf, Mido, Waleed Adnan, and Ahmed Tiger are among the guides praised for clear explanations.

“Perfect tour, lots of knowledge and history, Marina from nice tours streamlined everything and gave due attention to make sure everything worked perfectly!”

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Full Day tour to Abu simbel temples from aswan - Three hours by road in an air-conditioned minibus
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Full Day tour to Abu simbel temples from aswan

5.Full Day tour to Abu simbel temples from aswan

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 309 reviews · from $24

Travel from Aswan to Abu Simbel in an air-conditioned minibus, with hotel or cruise pickup, a bottle of water, and return transport. You can visit independently or add a guide such as Ahmed. The temples take about two hours to see, while entrance fees are extra and the round trip takes most of the day.

“First time using Aviator, and I could say it was a really good experience with this Operator, they pick me at 4:15 or 4:20am in the Morning, I can understand the delay, because they have other people sometime to pick, and maybe could be some delays, but after picking all the Read more”

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Best Private Day Trip To Abu Simbel From Aswan - The three-hour road from Aswan
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Best Private Day Trip To Abu Simbel From Aswan

6.Best Private Day Trip To Abu Simbel From Aswan

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 235 reviews · 9 hours · from $145

Travel from Aswan to Abu Simbel in a private air-conditioned car, then explore the temples of Ramses II and Nefertari with a local guide. Guides such as Samir, Zak, and Mostafa are known for clear storytelling, photo-based explanations, and helpful pacing. Lunch, entry fees, water, hotel pickup, and return transport are included.

“I did a tour of Abu Simble (Aswan to Abu Simble) with Samir Gaber. Samir was a great guide: he is very knowledgeable and passionate about history. I really enjoyed the tour and would definitely recommend it (especially with Samir). The ride experience to Abu Simble was also smooth.”

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Full Day tour to Abu simbel temples from aswan - Three hours by road in an air-conditioned minibus
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Full Day Tour to Abu Simbel Temples from Aswan

7.Full Day Tour to Abu Simbel Temples from Aswan

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 218 reviews · from $22Best value

This early morning shared shuttle leaves Aswan at 4:00 am and takes about three hours each way to Abu Simbel. You get round-trip hotel transfers, a small group of up to 15 people, and roughly two hours at the temple complex, with an optional guide such as Ahmed Ashraf or Aida. Entrance fees are extra.

“Always had a good experience with Viator and their tour operators, The trip is fabulous, great experience”

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Abu Simbel Private Full-Day Tour from Aswan - Arriving at the two temples
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Abu Simbel Private Full-Day Tour from Aswan

8.Abu Simbel Private Full-Day Tour from Aswan

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 114 reviews · from $75Top rated

Travel privately from Aswan to Abu Simbel in an air-conditioned car with snacks, water, Wi-Fi, and a driver such as Hani. At the temples, a local Egyptologist explains Ramses II, Queen Nefertari, and the 1964 relocation. Plan for about eight hours, with entrance fees paid separately.

“We were very pleased with our experience. As two female travellers we were a bit weary of booking this excursion on our own but quickly learned we had nothing to worry about. The company was very responsive to our inquiries and Michael the driver showed up at 4am to our Nile cruise boat and then proceeded to safely get us to Abu Sembel. He waited while we toured the site and immediately picked us up from the parking site once we finished. We never felt rushed and always felt very safe and secure with him as our driver”

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Private Customizable Day Tour To Abu Simbel From Aswan By Private Car - Ramesses II’s temple is the main event
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Private Customizable Day Tour To Abu Simbel From Aswan By Private Car

9.Private Customizable Day Tour To Abu Simbel From Aswan By Private Car

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 83 reviews · from $53

Travel from Aswan to Abu Simbel in a private air-conditioned car, with hotel pickup, bottled water, and a flexible schedule. You’ll see the great temple of Ramesses II and the smaller Temple of Nefertari. Guides such as Samir may add detailed explanations, while the driver handles the long desert road.

“We highly recommend. Everything was perfect. Drivers were friendly, on time (4am) and always open to requests.”

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Abu Simbel Private Tour From Aswan - What you see at the Abu Simbel complex
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Abu Simbel Private Tour From Aswan

10.Abu Simbel Private Tour From Aswan

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 68 reviews · from $65

Travel from Aswan to Abu Simbel in a private air-conditioned vehicle, with hotel pickup, entrance fees, snacks, bottled water, and a local guide. The drive takes about three hours each way. At the temples, your guide explains the monuments outside, since guides cannot enter the temple interiors. Passport photocopies are required at booking.

“Abu Simble Temple is beautiful, and certainly worth seeing while in Aswan. We hired a car with a driver, and really enjoyed our morning tour.”

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Abu Simbel temple in Aswan - What the transport is really like
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Abu Simbel temple in Aswan

11.Abu Simbel temple in Aswan

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 56 reviews · from $65

Leave Aswan at 4am for Abu Simbel, about 290 km away on Lake Nasser. You ride in an air-conditioned vehicle, meet a guide at the temples, and return the same day. Guides such as Sameh, Mahmoud, and Hussein have been praised for clear explanations, while the long road trip and separate entrance fee need planning.

“Un tour increible muchas felicidades a los conductores son unos profesionales, les doy 5 estrellas un tour inolvidable”

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Abu Simbel Excursion 1 Day Trip from Aswan (Sharing Bus & Egyptologist Guide) - What the shared minivan is really like
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Abu Simbel Excursion 1 Day Trip from Aswan (Sharing Bus & Egyptologist Guide)

12.Abu Simbel Excursion 1 Day Trip from Aswan (Sharing Bus & Egyptologist Guide)

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 52 reviews · from $46

Travel from Aswan to Abu Simbel in an air-conditioned minivan with up to 14 people and an English-speaking Egyptologist guide. The early pickup, usually around 4:00 am, gets you to Ramesses II’s temples with about two hours to explore. Entry costs 750 EGP separately.

“waking at 3 in the night for a 4 am journey can be really too much for someone who is on a vacation then sleeping on a 4 hr ride in a bus is where the fun goes.Sorry if I am dampening some high spirits but it is what it is. then coming back agaiRead more”

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Abu Simbel Temple Day Trip with Hotel Pickup From Aswan - Three hours of desert road, with a rest stop
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Abu Simbel Temple Day Trip with Hotel Pickup From Aswan

13.Abu Simbel Temple Day Trip with Hotel Pickup From Aswan

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 48 reviews · from $25

Leave Aswan at 4 a.m. for Abu Simbel in an air-conditioned shared vehicle, with hotel pickup and return included. Choose transport only or add an English-speaking guide. Expect about 3 to 3.5 hours each way, a rest stop, time for both temples, and a separate 495 EGP admission fee.

“Prompt pickup at hotel, stopped for snacks and drinks unlimited, proficient English, comfortable small suv, super clean car, very professional driver and felt safe immediately. I highly recommend Oscar for a private escort from Aswan to Luxor. It’s three hours but with the two stops it went by fast and lots of very interesting places and things to see on the way! Book now and have an amazing time!”

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Private Tour: Abu Simbel by Minibus from Aswan - Arriving at the Abu Simbel temple complex
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Private Tour: Abu Simbel by Minibus from Aswan

14.Private Tour: Abu Simbel by Minibus from Aswan

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 42 reviews · from $231

Travel by private air-conditioned minibus from Aswan to Abu Simbel with an Egyptologist guide. See the Great Temple of Ramses II and the smaller Temple of Hathor, then explore both interiors at your own pace. The drive takes about three hours each way, and early departures can help you avoid the worst crowds.

“While Abu Simbel was fantastic and is a must see, the six hour drive (3 hrs there, 3 hrs back) seemed excessive for the short time you are actually at the temple.”

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Private Day Tour to Abu Simbel Temples from Aswan - The three-hour drive from Aswan
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Private Day Tour to Abu Simbel Temples from Aswan

15.Private Day Tour to Abu Simbel Temples from Aswan

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 36 reviews · from $90

Travel from your Aswan hotel or guesthouse to Abu Simbel in a private, air-conditioned vehicle. A guide explains the temples of Ramses II and Nefertari, with photos to point out key details. The trip takes about 7 to 8 hours, and you can upgrade to include entrance fees.

“Site was beautiful. Guide made it more meaningful with his explanation. Had photos to show specific features.”

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