Abu Simbel By Flight – Day Tour – Day Tour · EN | OLO Trip

Hotel pickup and return (as specified) Domestic flight Aswan–Abu Simbel–Aswan (ticket price depends on travel dates) All entrance fees · Day Tour · EN

Fly early from Aswan for a compact, unforgettable day at Abu Simbel — two rock‑cut temples carved for Ramses II that rank among Egypt’s most dramatic monuments. The tour begins with pickup and a short domestic flight to Abu Simbel airport. On arrival your Egyptologist guide will meet you and lead the group to the temple complex on the western shore of Lake Nasser. You’ll stand beneath the colossal seated figures of Ramses II, explore the carefully carved interior, and visit the smaller temple dedicated to Queen Nefertari and the goddess Hathor. Your guide will explain the temples’ 13th‑century BC origins, the extraordinary 1960s UNESCO relocation project that saved the site from the rising waters of Lake Nasser, and the famous solar alignment that illuminates the sanctuary twice a year (around February 22 and October 22). The pace is measured — enough time to photograph, to walk through the chambers, and to absorb the scale and craftsmanship. After the visit you’ll be transferred back to Abu Simbel airport for the return flight to Aswan and then to your hotel. This flight option is ideal for travelers short on time or who prefer to avoid a long road transfer while still…

What's Included

  • Hotel pickup and return (as specified)
  • Domestic flight Aswan–Abu Simbel–Aswan (ticket price depends on travel dates)
  • All entrance fees for mentioned sites
  • Professional Egyptologist tour guide
  • All transfers by air‑conditioned vehicle
  • Lunch
  • All taxes and service charges
  • Airport assistance on arrival and departure

Schedule

  1. 04:00 — Hotel pickup and transfer to Aswan Airport
  2. 05:30 — Domestic flight Aswan → Abu Simbel (early morning)
  3. 06:20 — Arrive Abu Simbel — meet Egyptologist guide at the airport
  4. 06:40 — Visit the Great Temple of Ramses II — facades and interior chambers
  5. 07:30 — Walk to the Small Temple of Nefertari (Hathor) and exploration
  6. 08:15 — Free time for photos, museum shop and short break
  7. 09:00 — Transfer to Abu Simbel Airport and flight back to Aswan
  8. 10:00 — Arrive Aswan — transfer back to hotel

Duration: 8-9 · Location: Abu Simbel, Lake Nasser (western bank) · From: $710.18