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Abu Simbel: Private Full-Day Tour with Egyptologist Guide

Stand before Ramesses II's colossal rock-cut temples at Abu Simbel — one of antiquity's greatest engineering feats — with a private Egyptologist decoding every hieroglyph. This is the defining bucket-list moment of Upper Egypt.

What to expect

Depart Aswan at 04:00 for the 3-hour desert drive south to Lake Nasser. Your Egyptologist walks you through the Great Temple of Ramesses II and the smaller Temple of Nefertari, explaining the Solar Alignment miracle that occurs twice a year. Linger as long as you like before the tour groups arrive. Return to Aswan by early afternoon, comfortably ahead of all-aboard.

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Egypt Tours Portal (direct private tour operator)
USD 85–269 per adult (private car + guide + tickets; price varies by group size)
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Good to know

Depart by 04:00 to reach Abu Simbel by 07:00 and be back in Aswan by 13:00–14:00. Pre-book at least 48 hours ahead. Entry tickets (approx. USD 15/adult) are typically included in private tour packages — confirm when booking.

Sail there

Luxury cruises that call at Aswan — book through us, the fare is identical and your concierge stays on your side.

AmaWaterways · AmaDahlia
11 nights · calls at Aswan
from $5,749
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AmaWaterways · AmaLilia
11 nights · calls at Aswan
from $5,999
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