Private tour from Aswan · Hotel pickup in Aswan
A private car and driver from Aswan, your own English-speaking guide at the temples and the entry ticket in the price. Pick it if you want to set the pace, travel only with your own group and talk about the start time with the supplier.
On this private 10-hour tour nobody else shares the car. The driver collects you at your hotel in Aswan, and your private English-speaking guide meets you at Abu Simbel. The entry ticket is included: worth EGP 822 per foreign adult on the official ticket site in 2026, or EGP 1,272 on 22 February and 22 October. One ticket covers both temples, so there is nothing to pay at the gate.
The listing says the tour starts early because of the travel time, and the supplier contacts you the day before to confirm the pickup time. Abu Simbel is about 280 to 300 km south of Aswan, roughly 3.5 hours each way by road. The old police convoy is gone, but tourist vehicles still pass security checkpoints and travel in daylight. Two guests in autumn 2026 left at 7am and found the site almost empty on arrival, after the early groups; the trade-off is more sun. Plan on about 2 hours at the temples, longer if you ask. Guides usually brief you outside; inside the temples you explore on your own.
Hotels on the islands, in Gharb Soheil, Nagaa al-Mahatta and New Aswan are outside the standard pickup area; pickup there costs $10 extra per person. A Spanish, German or French guide is an add-on. Bring your passport or ID for the checkpoints, comfortable shoes and sun protection, as the listing asks. Food is not included. You can cancel free up to 24 hours before the start on GetYourGuide.
Your driver collects you in Aswan at the time the supplier confirms the day before.
Some 280 to 300 km to Abu Simbel, stopping when you need to, with checkpoints on the way.
Your private guide meets you at the site with the tickets and explains the temples and their 1960s move.
The Great Temple of Ramesses II, then the Temple of Hathor and Nefertari, at your pace.
The drive north and drop-off at your hotel, about 10 hours after the start.
★★★★★The transfer van was comfortable with great air conditioning, and the ride was smooth and pleasant. Our guide, Hany, was fantastic - upbeat, friendly, and full of interesting stories and historical details that really brought the site to life. We were lucky to leave at 7 AM, and by the time we arrived, there were barely any other tourists around.
★★★★★We started at 7:00am and by the time we reached it was almost empty and was able to take good pictures.
★★★★★The transportation and the guide was wonderful, the company that gave us the services was punctual and kept communication with us.
★★★★★The drivers were very friendly and picked us up on time. The guide, Hany, was also very good. The entire organization worked out great. Highly recommended.
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Yes. The ticket for both temples is in the price, worth EGP 822 per foreign adult on the official ticket site in 2026, along with the private car, driver and English-speaking guide.
The listing says the tour starts early, and the supplier confirms the pickup time the day before. Guests in 2026 left at 7am; ask when they contact you. Last entry at the temples is 4pm.
Yes, for $10 extra per person: the islands, Gharb Soheil, Nagaa al-Mahatta and New Aswan are outside the standard pickup area.
No. Food is not part of this tour. For a lunch stop, look at the private day trip with lunch or the Nubian village tour.
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Your own car, driver and guide from Aswan, with the entry ticket included and your own pace at the temples.
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