Attributes

Duration

15 Hours

Run

Daily

Abu Simbel private tour from Luxor

Luxor

Overview

Abu Simbel Temples are among the best preserved in Ancient Egypt, and Both exteriors and interior reliefs show immense detail while their original colors still shine brightly within.

Discover these temples on Abu Simbel private tour from Luxor with us at Egypt Hero Tours.

Enjoy the Luxor to Abu Simbel day trip by private car to Aswan, where you will be transported directly to Abu Simbel Temple Complex.

During the Abu Simbel temple tour, you will explore the Temples of Ramses II and Hathor with a private guide who can provide historical context, as well as answer all of your queries and aid with planning your itinerary.

Highlights

Pick up from your hotel to Abu Simbel from Luxor by car.
Discover Abu Simbel Temples.
Your luxor to Abu Simbel trip will be guided by an experienced guide who speaks multiple languages.
Enjoy a quality lunch from one of the area's premier restaurants on your Abu Simbel private tour.
After your tour is over, we will ensure a seamless return experience by dropping you back at your hotel in Luxor.

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Discover Abu Simbel template with our stunning Abu Simbel private tour from Luxor, and be enchanted by its magnificent temples.

Learn their fascinating history while relaxing as we transport you comfortably and securely between Luxor and Aswan.

As soon as you arrive, your guide who speaks your language will show you around the temples and explain their history and why they had to be moved in order to avoid flooding.

After visiting the temples, stop for lunch at a premium restaurant.

Once your Abu Simbel private tour from Luxor concludes, you'll return to Luxor and be dropped back off at your hotel, capping off an unforgettable day.
Abu Simbel
Abu Simbel Temples can be found just south of Aswan along Lake Nasser's shore in Egypt's South Sinai region.

Inside Abu Simbel Temple, statues in the Great Temple commemorate Ramesses II's heroic leadership at the Battle of Kadesh.

The Great Temple on the left and the Small Temple of Hathor and Nefertari on the right are adjacent structures.

Ramesses II was an extremely influential pharaoh and constructed several enormous rock-cut temples along his southern boundary that marked Nubia at its most potent during the New Kingdom era, giving rise to what has come to be known as Ramesses II Temples of Ramesses II's Temples.
Aswan
Aswan is known for its stunning Nile Valley view and important archaeological sites.

Additionally, its pleasant year-round climate makes it a fantastic winter destination.

Attractions include sailing through the Nile aboard an Egyptian sailboat called a felucca.

The River Nasser gently winds from Lake Nasser through various islands surrounded by black granite and lush vegetation, gradually discharging into the Mediterranean Sea.

Sailing to historical sites such as Philea, Elephantine Island, Aswan Museum, Agha Khan Mausoleum, Monastery of St Simeon and Botanical Island allows you to discover Aswan's vibrant past and culture.

Other outstanding historical destinations include Abu Simbel Temple, Kom Ombo Temple, Nubian Museum and Aswan High Dam.

Aswan boasts fantastic historical sites and offers a truly immersive cultural experience through the Nubian Village known as Gharb Seheyl.

Discovering this rich village allows you to see the rest of Nubian civilization, which coexisted alongside Ancient Egyptians.

Nubia offers an excellent collection of souvenirs, spices, and handmade crafts from Egypt, Africa, and Asia.

Cost Info

Price includes

Private Guide
Private transportation from Luxor East Bank
Lunch at a premium restaurant

Price excludes

Private transportation from Luxor west Bank
Tipping
Any Extra

What to bring

Sunblock
Hat
Camera

Why choose this trip?

Egypt Hero Tours' Abu Simbel private tour from Luxor offers an outstanding opportunity to discover one of Egypt's most iconic and well-preserved ancient sites.

Here are the reasons that make this trip to aswan egypt special:

Abu Simbel Temples are an impressive World Heritage Site in Ancient Egypt and comprise part of their remarkable monuments.
Our Abu Simbel private tour from Luxor includes private transportation from Luxor to Aswan and Abu Simbel for an enjoyable journey.
An expert and multilingual guide is at your side throughout your trip to Abu Simbel, offering in-depth historical context and answering your queries.
Outside the temples, this tour includes a stop at an exclusive restaurant for lunch to allow you to sample local cuisine.
As a private tour, it allows the flexibility to tailor the experience according to your interests.
Egypt Hero Tours guarantees professionalism, reliability and exceptional service.
Abu Simbel private tour from Luxor provides travelers with an enjoyable, luxurious, and informative exploration of one of Egypt's most significant ancient wonders.

instructions

Luxor Hotel pick-up from East bank with additional charge applied if pickup from west bank required.

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Can you visit Abu Simbel from Luxor?
Yes, Abu Simbel can be visited from Luxor with careful planning due to their distance apart.

Abu Simbel lies 280 kilometres south of Aswan and approximately 320 kilometres southwest of Luxor.
Is Abu Simbel worth the trip?
Yes, Abu Simbel Temples are genuinely magnificent, but take time to enjoy their small yet peaceful, charming village with many domed Nubian-style houses spotted throughout.
How long is the drive from Luxor to Abu Simbel?
Driving distance between Luxor and Abu Simbel is 478 km, travel time should take roughly 6 hrs 59 min.

Cancelation policy

Free Cancellation Policy:

If you cancel your booking at least 24 hours before the scheduled trip, you will receive a full refund.

Late Cancellations

Late Cancellations and Refunds If you cancel less than 24 hours before your trip or fail to show up, a refund will be provided after deducting administrative expenses and permit costs associated with your booking

Refund Processing

Refund Processing Refunds will be processed within a reasonable timeframe and credited back to the original payment method used during booking.