Trip Overview
For travelers based in Aswan who don’t want to commit to a full multi-day package, this Abu Simbel Day Trip from Aswan delivers one of Egypt’s most awe-inspiring monuments in a single, well-organized day. You’ll travel by private air-conditioned vehicle deep into Egypt’s south to stand before the colossal rock-cut facade of the Great Temple of Ramses II, alongside the smaller but equally striking Temple of Queen Nefertari.
This Abu Simbel Day Trip from Aswan is built specifically for guests who are staying in Aswan independently — whether before or after a Nile cruise, as a stand-alone city stop, or as an add-on to a shorter Egypt itinerary — and simply want this single UNESCO World Heritage site without booking an entire multi-day tour.
Trip Highlights
- See the monumental facade of the Great Temple of Ramses II, carved directly into a sandstone cliff
- Visit the adjoining Temple of Queen Nefertari, dedicated to the goddess Hathor
- Learn the remarkable story of how both temples were relocated by Egypt and UNESCO in 1960 to save them from the rising waters of Lake Nasser
- View the mural depicting Ramses II's famous victory at the Battle of Qadesh
- Travel with a private, English-speaking Egyptologist guide
- See the shimmering waters of Lake Nasser along the way