Abu Simbel Tour from Aswan by FlightRamesses II's Temples in Half a Day
Fly from Aswan to Abu Simbel and back in half a day, avoiding the long desert drive.
- Duration
- 6 hours
- Your party
- Private, 2-8 guests
- Starts
- Your hotel in Aswan
The Abu Simbel Tour from Aswan by Flight is the easiest way to see Ramesses II's great temples, replacing seven hours of road with two short flights.
The flight from Aswan takes about 45 minutes and offers views over Lake Nasser. On arrival, a transfer brings you to the temples, where your Egyptologist guides you through the Great Temple of Ramesses II, with its four colossal seated statues and deep halls of battle reliefs, and the Temple of Hathor built for Queen Nefertari.
You also see how both temples were cut into more than a thousand blocks and rebuilt on higher ground in the 1960s, one of the greatest rescue projects in history. After time by the lake, you fly back to Aswan, with the afternoon free for a felucca sail or the Nubian Museum.
Flight to Abu Simbel & Back
Transfer from your hotel to Aswan Airport for the short flight to Abu Simbel. A transfer brings you to the temples, where your Egyptologist guides you through the Great Temple of Ramesses II and the Temple of Hathor and Nefertari. Enjoy some free time by Lake Nasser before returning to the airport for your flight back to Aswan and a private transfer to your hotel, arriving in the early afternoon.
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Abu Simbel Temples
The Great Temple of Ramesses II and the Temple of Hathor and Nefertari.
Included
- Domestic flights Aswan to Abu Simbel and back
- Private airport transfers in Aswan
- Transfers between Abu Simbel airport and the temples
- Private English-speaking Egyptologist guide
- Entrance tickets to the Abu Simbel temples
- All taxes and service charges
Not included
- Gratuities
- Meals
- Personal expenses
Before you go
How long is the flight on the Abu Simbel Tour from Aswan by Flight?
About 45 minutes each way. Flight schedules change by season, so we confirm times when you book.
How much time do we have at the temples?
Usually around two hours, enough to visit both temples with your Egyptologist and enjoy the lake.
Is flying better than driving?
Flying saves about five hours and is much more comfortable, especially for families and older travellers.
