Abu Simbel Day Trip from Aswan by Private Car

This Abu Simbel day trip from Aswan by private car takes you south through the desert to the great temples of Ramses II and Queen Nefertari. It leaves at 4:30 am and lasts about nine hours, and you choose the option that suits you, from car with driver only to guide, tickets and lunch.

What you will see

The Great Temple of Ramses II is cut directly into the sandstone cliff, its facade guarded by four colossal seated statues of the king. Inside, a sequence of halls leads to the sanctuary, decorated with scenes of the Battle of Kadesh and of the pharaoh before the gods.

Next to it, the Temple of Nefertari honours the goddess Hathor and Ramses’ principal queen, with standing statues of the royal couple on its front. Both temples are part of a UNESCO World Heritage Site and were relocated in the 1960s to save them from Lake Nasser.

Good to know

• Guide, entry tickets and lunch, according to the option you choose.
• All options include hotel pickup and drop-off, a private air-conditioned vehicle, bottled water, taxes and service charges.
• Guiding is available in English, Spanish or German.
• The early start means you reach the temples in the cooler morning hours; bring a light jacket for the drive.
• Reduced rates are available for children.

Going by road is the most affordable way to visit Abu Simbel from Aswan while still travelling privately.