Abusimble Day Tour from Aswan
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Ages 10-60, max of 15 per group
Duration: 9h
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- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Licensed Egyptologists at Abusimbel city language as required
What's not included- entry tickets fees
- Entry/Admission - Abu Simbel Temple Complex
- Start:Multiple pickup locations offered.Pickup details
- for whom will be staying in any of the hotels ,hostels and guest houses in the city west bank or any of the islands ,we will help them to arrange a motor boat or a car to meet us ,with a little extra charge .
Hotel pickup offeredDuring checkout you will be able to select from the list of included hotels.End:This activity ends back at the meeting point. - Not wheelchair accessible
- Pushchair accessible
- Near public transportation
- Infant seats available
If you have questions about accessibility, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 109846P3- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
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- This experience requires good weather. If it’s cancelled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
- This experience requires a minimum number of travellers. If it’s cancelled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
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- 18 hours day trip, shared tour to abu Simbel temples, which is 275KM south Aswan City, pick up time at 4Am where ever your accomodation is, on the way you could stop to use a toilet or just have a cup of tea or coffe, after arrival to abusimple you have 2 hours to visit both queen Nefertari temple and the king RAMESES ll temple, then drive back to Aswan. You should have a breakfast box with you. Upon arrival your guide will be waiting for you help& assist and explain the history of the two temples.
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- helenamV4250MX0 contributionsA Great Way to see Historical EgyptWe had such a great time on our cruise, booked through Egypt Knight Tours. We contacted the company directly and confirmed we were on the MS Royal Viking which was clean, comfortable, had really friendly staff, had good berths where you could see the Nile from your room (not trapped between other ships), the food on board was excellent and varied, really happy with this ship. For the tours - our pick up was seamless, and our guide Hani accompanied us throughout, we were in a small group of just four which made the tours much more pleasant, and Hani always gave us time to wander the temples ourselves after the guided portion. The car used to transfer us to the sites was clean, comfortable and safe. The picks ups are early(!) but well worth it, and there's plenty of time for relaxing on board after which we appreciated. Our final day in Luxor, our guide was Ayman who was just as great, and kept a really packed day running smoothly. There was no lunch in the final day, just something to be aware of, so take snacks with you as you'll be on the go from 8am to 3pm! We were so impressed with the cruise, the tours and the overally organisation of Egypt Knight Tours, especially their responsiveness via WhatsApp, would definitely recommend!Written 8 March 2025
- facundonicolasm20250 contributionsWonderful historical tourThe tour was great!! We visited all the places that were mentioned and our guide Hany provided interesting details about all of themWritten 6 March 2025
- Angela T0 contributionsFantastic trip with extremely knowledgeable guide.Wonderful experience! We were a small group, 4 in total us and another couple, and Hany, our guide, was fantastic. Very knowledgeable, friendly, and relaxed. The temples are visually amazing, but with his knowledge and explanations, it took the experience to another level. Yes, they are busy, but not too busy, and there was always time to explore unguided, having gained some insight from Hany first. The boat was lovely and comfortable, the staff friendly, maybe a bit tired in places but certainly didn't detract from the expirence. It's so well looked after. We would throughly recommend!Written 1 March 2025
- coraliebD7976VN0 contributionsNice experienceThe boat was nice, and our guide Gamal was very helpful and caring. He told us a lot about the different temples and places we’ve been to. Abu Simbel is a must-see. The view from the cabin was amazing. Be prepared to pay a lot of tips, as it works this way in Egypt. I would recommend you to travel in Summer if you can bare the heat. In February Egypt is crowded with tourists.Written 27 February 2025
- PhilinAnkara0 contributionsKind guides made our mind-expanding trip really comfortable.Egypt Knight arranged a one week tour to Cairo, Luxor and Aswan for my family. It was my first time in Egypt so I was naturally awed and inspired by the incredible antiquities which were my main focus. As well as being so mysterious, the remains of Ancient Egypt are so complete and on such a large scale - the temples in Luxor are if anything even more astonishing than the pyramids. It was also lovely to enjoy sunny but not over-hot weather as a break from a chilly winter further North. And the wide availability of tasty and healthy vegetarian food, including Lebanese-style dishes was a real bonus. But what made the trip a real delight was our guides Yousef and Hany. They know their Egyptology, could read hieroglyhpics and explain the history to us, but more than that they were just so kind and supportive. They altered the programme to fit our preferences and took such good care of our travel arrangements that everything went without a hitch. I would recommend Egypt Knight for anyone wanting a well-supported and mind-expanding visit to Egypt.Written 26 February 2025
- susangF8385JD0 contributionsA cultural learning experienceWhat an amazing experience! The boat was small, clean and the food was excellent The staff was so friendly and made you feel very welcome. Our our tour guide Gamal was incredibly knowledgeable on the history of Egypt. He answered all of our questions and took time to make the experience personal to our interests. The tours leave very early in the morning, which is exhausting but allows you to see several things in one day. Be sure to pack your own snacks and plenty of water.Written 25 February 2025
- Vimaladhithan0 contributionsA unique experienceWell organised trip overall and good value for money. Our guide Hani was nice and approachable. We both really enjoyed the Nile cruise which was a unique experience. All the temples we visited were magnificent and gave us a peek into the grandeur of this ancient civilisation.Written 16 February 2025
- khyuma0 contributionsFirst Class experience !!3 night and 4 day tour from Aswan to Luxor. Trip included: 3night stay at the Royal Viking Cruise Full board with breakfast, lunch & dinner Our tour guide was Mr. HANY. He was a delightful person to be with. Mr Hany was super friendly with great knowledge of all the temple history. We also met with Mr Mahmoud Aly from Egpyt Knight, who helped us to check-in early by 1030am in the cruise ship. It was a great help since we were super tired from travelling almost 14hours, until we reached Aswan. Overall it was a first class experience with Egpyt Knight Tour, and we will definitely recommend their tour plans to all travellers visiting Egpyt.Written 16 February 2025
- S8850FUalib0 contributionsBEATIFUL TOUR WITH EGYPT NIGHTBeautiful time and beautiful people met. Thank to Mahmoud to have prepared our trip in a very short notice. Special mention to our kind guide Dr. Hossam has taken time not only to run us through the sites but also to be a nice teacher. 🫶🏻🫶🏻🫶🏻🫶🏻Written 13 February 2025
- julg20240 contributionsAmazing experienceAmazing Family trip, Egypt is an amazing country specially for their people. The cruise staff is amazing they make you feel at home and our tour guide by the name of Hussin Zaki was superb!!!! He was very professional and was always trying to help us in any way.Written 10 February 2025
- Dreamer7531520 contributionsEgypt Knight TourI had a great experience in Egypt. It was our first time buying a land tour and it did not disappoint, we were well received from the moment we landed at Cairo airport. The itinerary was also great. We visited most of the cultural heritages and especially the Giza pyramids, and had a great time on the Nile, the scenery was amazing. Thanks Egypt Knight Tour, you guys did a great job. Thanks Mr Mamoud Ali for everything.Written 10 February 2025
- Passport5139830 contributionsDeaf people are good experience with Egypt Knight ToursWe went on the 3 days 2 nights cruise in January 2025 and had the best time, a wonderful experience. Egypt Knight Tours operator Aly was great, English was very good and could communicate with me. Specially the tour guide Hani was amazing, he used a smartphone to translate from voice to write in English so we got all the explanations at each stop. We're deaf and SO GLAD we went with Egypt Knight Tours. Everything was great from start to finish, they're helpful and always went above and beyond. I would have no hesitation in recommending them. Fang from USAWritten 7 February 2025
- 889shuoy0 contributionsWonderful experienceThe Nile cruise trip was amazing and i will definitely recommend (actually i have shared to my friends during the trip). The view of Nile is so beautiful and temples are awesome. Hani our tour guide is knowledgeable and humorous. He provided excellent service to make us feel relax and safe. It was super helpful. The boat is a little old but cabin is clean. Crews also made us feel welcome.Written 26 January 2025
- mariafernandaN3895YS0 contributionsGreat experience!Everything was great! We had an amazing time and our guide in Aswan, Mohammed was just the best, I would definitely recommend booking with themWritten 23 January 2025
- OnAir392176280380 contributions3 nights Nile CruiseOur 3 night Nile Cruise was absolutely amazing, our guide Hani made us feel super welcomed and made our stay incredible. Not only the knowledge about Egypt's history and culture was perfect as he was able to help us in many practical questions during the extent of our stay (suggestions, booking other activities and helpful tips). With a very relaxed attitude and good humor he adjusted very well to our mood of traveling and was always very helpful. The temples and sights during the tour didn't disappoint as well with amazing temples and landscapes. Overall it was an excellent trip that exceeded our expectations specifically because of Hani who definitely had an important role in improving our journey.Written 22 January 2025
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Gerard S
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Make the visit to Abu Simbel and the great treatment. When purchasing the ticket they contacted me by WhatsApp clarifying my doubts.
The journey has been direct, without stops to sell you things, which is appreciated. The driver is great, fast but very safe and attentive with the bumps in the road.
Once in Abu Simbel, the guide met me and explained the history and curiosities of the temples in good Spanish.
More than enough time to visit the temples and return to the cruise ship in time for its departure.
The only thing I have found missing is communication via WhatsApp for the pick-up, since you find yourself at 4:00 without knowing anything. A shared location with the driver would be greatly appreciated to guarantee the meeting.
The journey has been direct, without stops to sell you things, which is appreciated. The driver is great, fast but very safe and attentive with the bumps in the road.
Once in Abu Simbel, the guide met me and explained the history and curiosities of the temples in good Spanish.
More than enough time to visit the temples and return to the cruise ship in time for its departure.
The only thing I have found missing is communication via WhatsApp for the pick-up, since you find yourself at 4:00 without knowing anything. A shared location with the driver would be greatly appreciated to guarantee the meeting.

Written 2 December 2023
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Estimado [revisor],
Gracias por compartir su experiencia positiva durante su visita a Abu Simbel. Estamos encantados de saber que disfrutó del viaje directo sin paradas innecesarias y apreció la conducción atenta y segura de nuestro gran conductor.
Es fantástico que la guía haya brindado una explicación completa de la historia y las curiosidades de los templos en buen español. Entendemos la importancia de tener tiempo suficiente para explorar los templos y garantizar un regreso oportuno al crucero.
Agradecemos sus comentarios sobre la comunicación vía WhatsApp para la recogida. Sin duda consideraremos su sugerencia de compartir una ubicación con el conductor para mejorar la experiencia general.
Esperamos darle la bienvenida nuevamente para vivir experiencias más enriquecedoras en el futuro. Si tiene más comentarios o sugerencias, no dude en compartirlos.
Atentamente,
Written 6 December 2023
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mudit
san jose, ca66 contributions
For the price and the time it reaches, it's very good value. You are picked by a crew of drivers in a small van. You drive 3+ hours and reach by 730am before the buses arrive. There is no guide/commentary in the van, you just sleep while going and coming back. Once you reach Abu Simbel, you buy the tickets which include a local guide. The guide will spend no more than 15=20 minutes max. This is the total package. If you want something more, go ahead and spend more money. I would rather read it up online in detail.
Written 10 April 2023
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Kameni L
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May 2024 • Couples
The transportation was very good. they send someone very kind to our place at the nubian village to take us to the aswan dam where we took the minivan. We arrive early so there was not so many people at the temple. We recommend.
Just don't take the guide with this tour because he give you about 10 min explanation with photograph and then you walk alone for the rest of the tour until the departure of the minivan. (Guide is not allow to enter in Abu Simbel temple)
Just don't take the guide with this tour because he give you about 10 min explanation with photograph and then you walk alone for the rest of the tour until the departure of the minivan. (Guide is not allow to enter in Abu Simbel temple)
Written 8 May 2024
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Getaway09237252450
2 contributions
May 2024 • Friends
Abu Simbel itself was very nice. However, the trip took 3 hours each way, and the car was a van with narrow seat spacing, so it was quite uncomfortable. I wouldn't recommend it for large people or couples.
I recommend asking about the car and seats in advance.
Also, be aware that you will need to give a relatively high tip when you get off the car, which is pretty much Egyptian standard.
I recommend asking about the car and seats in advance.
Also, be aware that you will need to give a relatively high tip when you get off the car, which is pretty much Egyptian standard.

Written 29 May 2024
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thomasmatuska
Prague, Czech Republic23 contributions
Dec 2023 • Family
We were short of time while in Aswan and thanks to this company were able to see Abu Simbel in a shortest possible time. No stops on the way there and just a 10 min. stop on the way back. Superfast service and very good drivers. Journey was completely safe.
Written 22 December 2023
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Vinay S
Manchester, UK7 contributions
Does what it says on the tin. Early trip so as to avoid the mega crowds and searing temperatures.
We were picked up at 4am from Aswan mainland, 3hr drive to Abu Simbel, had 2hrs to roam which was plenty of time, and then we got back to Aswan at 12.30pm. the local guide gave us brief explanations of each of the temples while we were there. The temples were pretty amazing!
It was a bit annoying having to wait for some other passengers (we were waiting for 20mins at one of the pickup hotels) but obviously not disastrous to the whole trip.
We were picked up at 4am from Aswan mainland, 3hr drive to Abu Simbel, had 2hrs to roam which was plenty of time, and then we got back to Aswan at 12.30pm. the local guide gave us brief explanations of each of the temples while we were there. The temples were pretty amazing!
It was a bit annoying having to wait for some other passengers (we were waiting for 20mins at one of the pickup hotels) but obviously not disastrous to the whole trip.
Written 13 March 2023
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Allison W
Brookline, MA24 contributions
Jan 2020
The day trip to Abu Simbel (private tour) with Egypt Knight Tours was very well organized. We booked the tour last minute and Egypt Knight Tours was very accommodating and explained all the available options to us. We decided to book a private tour and were provided with a driver and air conditioned vehicle the next morning. The driver was very punctual and the trip went smoothly. I highly recommend Egypt Knight Tours if you are looking to travel to Abu Simbel.
Written 8 January 2020
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galahad24
London, UK71 contributions
Aug 2023 • Family
This is one of the optional tour that offered in our tour , glad we've done it . This is a early morning travel to the south part of Egypt , as per our guide its near border of Sudan . Three hours of travel then upon arrival at ABU Simbel the sun start to rise which add to the beauty of the place. Recommend this tour.
Written 14 August 2023
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Hoang D
7 contributions
Jan 2020
I was reluctant at first when I came across this company website when planning for my Egypt trip. "Too good to be true", I thought. In fact, it was my best decision. Also, they offer the best rate I could find online amongst other English speaking tour operators. Mahmoud, the company owner, gave us an unforgettable trip.
Mahmoud was very reponsive and helped me a lot to plan my trip. He organized for us 2 daytrips in Cairo to visit Saqqara, the Pyramids complex, Old Cairo and Egyptian Museum. He arranged for us 4 days 3 nights trip from Aswan to Luxor on the deluxe MS Premium cruise with all excursions (Abu Simbel, Aswan High Dam, Philae Temple, Kom Ombo Temple, Edfu Temple, Luxor West and East bank) and being our private tour guide. If you desire to visit the desert, he also offers tours to visit Bahariya and Siwa oasis, with overnight camping in the wild. Furthermore, he helped us to arrange transportation from Luxor to Hurghada with goverment permit.
I read on other reviews that Mahmoud is extremely friendly, knowledgeable with excellent English. All of it were true. He is the best tour guide I have had so far. We really enjoyed spending 4 days with him, listen to him sharing his knowledge about the history of ancien Egyptian monuments. He is a very detailed oriented and careful person, so you can enjoy mindfree travel when going with his company.
Much thanks to Mahmoud for being such a fantastic guide and tour operator. I strongly recommend you to choose Egypt Knight Tours without hesitation. I would definitely call him the next time I come back to Egypt.
Mahmoud was very reponsive and helped me a lot to plan my trip. He organized for us 2 daytrips in Cairo to visit Saqqara, the Pyramids complex, Old Cairo and Egyptian Museum. He arranged for us 4 days 3 nights trip from Aswan to Luxor on the deluxe MS Premium cruise with all excursions (Abu Simbel, Aswan High Dam, Philae Temple, Kom Ombo Temple, Edfu Temple, Luxor West and East bank) and being our private tour guide. If you desire to visit the desert, he also offers tours to visit Bahariya and Siwa oasis, with overnight camping in the wild. Furthermore, he helped us to arrange transportation from Luxor to Hurghada with goverment permit.
I read on other reviews that Mahmoud is extremely friendly, knowledgeable with excellent English. All of it were true. He is the best tour guide I have had so far. We really enjoyed spending 4 days with him, listen to him sharing his knowledge about the history of ancien Egyptian monuments. He is a very detailed oriented and careful person, so you can enjoy mindfree travel when going with his company.
Much thanks to Mahmoud for being such a fantastic guide and tour operator. I strongly recommend you to choose Egypt Knight Tours without hesitation. I would definitely call him the next time I come back to Egypt.
Written 22 January 2020
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Richard Dewey
Seattle, WA17 contributions
Feb 2020 • Solo
The temples are absolutely amazing. The fact that both structures, as well as the native rock cliff behind them, were disassembled, lifted 200-300 feet to higher ground, and then rebuilt over the top of a new concrete framework is a 20th century miracle of its own. I thought our guide was a little arrogant and removed. He was knowledgeable and spoke English well enough, but his pitch for tips was a little obnoxious. He stated that he was not paid by the company and depended entirely on gratuities for his compensation. I don’t think I believed him. Remember, that this tour is primarily 7 hours of transportation over the desert and a 1 to 2 hour visit at the site. It can take a lot of time to gather people from several Aswan hotels before getting underway in a crowded 14 passenger van.
Written 7 February 2020
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Est ce que vous prenez en charge du bateau azur?
À quelle heure est le retour pour le mercredi 18 mai 2022 (impératif 12h30)
Merc
Written 15 May 2022
Hi,
We are on a 5-day 4 night cruise on the Nile from Luxor to Aswan. Our cruise - MS Mayfair - disembarks on March 27th morning. We are 4 travellers. Can you pickup from the cruise dock? If so at what time? Also does this tour include the entrance fee for the the temples? If not, what is the entrance fee.
Written 24 February 2020
I will arrive at aeroport at 8:25 AM, there are any tour to abu simbel at this hour? Thanks
Written 17 February 2020
Sure ,you can book a private tour and pickup will be from the airport.
Written 20 November 2020
I will arrive at aeroport at 8:25 AM, there are any tour to abu simbel at this hour? Thanks
Written 17 February 2020
You can book with us a private tour starts from the airport, including drop off in any place in the city.
Written 20 November 2020
Can I book the tour less than 24 hours in advanced? What’s the difference between the 3am and 4am tour? Are they going to end at 12pm and 1pm respectively? Can you pick me up and drop me off at the same spot? (Possibly on a cruise ship)
Written 13 January 2020
Yes you can book it even the day before.
Pickup time changes from winter to the summer,and there are security regulations we must set before the tour.
Pickup and drop of is included.
Written 20 November 2020
If I decide to book your Abusimbel tour from my hotel in Aswan on the early morning of 5 Feb would your company offer a trip from Aswan to Luxor the day before? (4 Feb) so that i could enjoy a similar experience in Luxor with your company?
Written 8 January 2020
Hi
Am so sorry for delayed response.
Sure yes, with pleasure.
Please send the details.
Written 13 January 2020
Suraiya
Dhaka City, Bangladesh
What options do you have for Abu Simbel Day trips for couples?At what is the cost?
Written 9 October 2019
We provides daily private and shared tours to Abusimbel, Aswan and Aswan to luxor via Komombo city and Edfu city temples and luxor day tour too.
Written 13 January 2020
hola buen dia queria saber si hay lugar para 2 personas el 19/09/19 con guia en español.
gracias
jorge desde argentina
Written 5 September 2019
Hola, somos 2 personas y queremos ir a Abu Simbel desde Aswan el JUEVES 05/09 y quedarnos una noche ahí. Luego, al día siguiente, el VIERNES 06/09 nos iríamos de Abu Simbel a Aswan y de Aswan a Luxor, pasando por los 2 templos que están en el camino. ¿Ustedes podrían organizar esto? Saludos y quedo atento a su respuesta, muchas gracias.
Written 26 August 2019
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