2-Day Abu Simbel Tour + Light and Sound Show from Asuan, Aswan

An excursion and stay of 10! The driver connected to the truck. The guide, 10! He is the greatest guide that we have had...

Judit

On this trip to Abu Simbel, we'll visit the temples of Ramses II and Nefertari without the early wake-up call. Plus, at night, we'll get to see the famous light and sound show. It's definitely the best way to go if you have some extra time in Aswan!

Details

Duration

2 days.

Language

The activity takes place with a guide that speaks in English.

Included

Hotel pick up and drop off
Transport in a private, air–conditioned bus
English–speaking guide
Entry to the Abu Simbel archaeological site during the daytime visit
Overnight stay in Abu Simbel with dinner and breakfast
Admission ticket to the show
English–speaking guide who specialises in local history

Not included

Lunch in Abu Simbel

When to book

You can book up to 1 day 12 hours in advance if there are any seats left. Book now and guarantee your spot.

Supporting documents

Electronic voucher. Have it on your phone.

Accessibility

Wheelchair accessible. This must be indicated in the reservation.

Sustainability

All services meet our

Pets

Not allowed.

Frequently asked questions

If you have other questions, contact us

Free cancellation

Free cancellation up to 48 hours before the activity starts. Any cancellations after this or no-shows on the day will not be refunded.

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Reviews of our customers

8.7

Excellent 485 Travelers·43 reviews

August 14, 2026
Judit
Penedès, Spain
An excursion and stay of 10! The driver connected to the truck. The guide, 10! He is the greatest guide that we have had in all the days that we have ...
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January 31, 2026
Mario
Cádiz, Spain
While it is true that it is an expensive activity, the service and everything surrounding the tour is VIP, from the vehicle that takes you to and from...
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January 1, 2026
Linda
Chantilly, France
The excursion was very well organized. Many thanks to Hussein, the coordinator; Ahmed, who was incredibly helpful and kind; the driver, who drove care...
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October 19, 2025
Claudio Proietti
Roma, Italy
Wonderful excursion! Perfectly organized and without any rush. We had a fantastic guide (Ale) who explained the entire history to us for a whole hour....
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November 6, 2025
Valerie
Tours, France
Very well organized...guide and driver were very attentive. The French-speaking guide was very friendly. Swimming in the hotel pool before the evening...
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October 11, 2025
Andrea
Valencia, Spain
Seeing Abu Simbel with almost no people or crowds was great, and the nighttime show was beautiful. The four-hour bus ride there was something you do i...
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October 8, 2024
Carlos Eduardo
Antigua Guatemala, Guatemala
Excellent tour, I went with a 3 year old girl and we were the only ones in the temples. Excellent transportation (on time), excellent Seti hotel and g...
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March 20, 2024
Jean-sébastien Bernard
Saint-leu-la-forêt, France
Salah, the guide, was friendly but did not give more information on the Abu Simbel site than my Lonely Planet guide. Otherwise the main interest of th...
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October 15, 2023
Alba
Madrid, Spain
El viaje fue muy cómodo y a penas tardamos 3.5h en llegar. Hicimos una excursión según llegamos para ver Abu Simbel y luego nos dejaron ir a descansar...
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September 27, 2023
Anónimo
Spain
For us, without a doubt, the best experience in Egypt, it is very worth doing this excursion, it is impressive to see Abu Simbel alone and also to see...
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2-Day Tour Details

Day 1: Aswan - Abu Simbel

Having picked you up at your hotel, we'll leave Aswan heading southwards. Once we arrive at the banks of Lake Nasser, we'll take a guided tour of Abu Simbel. During our tour of this well-known architectural site, we'll see the Great Temple of Ramses II, presided over by colossal sculptures of the Egyptian Pharaoh.

On our tour, we'll also visit the Temple of Nefertari, dedicated to the favourite wife of Pharaoh Ramses II, full of hieroglyphs and enigmas to be solved as the tour goes on.

Then you'll have free time to eat lunch wherever you like nearby, then we'll meet again as evening falls, ready for the Abu Simbel Night Show. In this show, the monuments are lit up with various projections which, accompanied by music, narrate the history of Ancient Egypt.

Then, with the show over, we'll head to a nearby hotel, the Seti Abu Simbel Hotel, a lovely 4-star hotel where you'll eat dinner and spend the night. This exact hotel is subject to availability, but you will always be offered a hotel of a similar standard.

Day 2: Abu Simbel - Aswan

With batteries charged after a delicious breakfast in our hotel in Abu Simbel, we'll begin the return journey to Aswan, arriving between 12 and 1 pm.

Holiday Periods

From December 20 until January 2 (Christmas) and during Holy Week, it will not be possible to receive a refund if a cancellation is made.

Pickup Info

This activity includes pickup at hotels, hostels and apartments in Aswan city.

However, if your hotel or boat is located on one of the following islands in Aswan, we'll collect you at the listed meeting points:

For accommodation on the Western Aswan Island (Gharb Aswan): We'll collect you from the West Bank Ferry Terminal.
For accommodation on Elefantina Island (Guizirit Alfantin): We'll collect you from the Kornish Al Nile KFC or the Telecom Egypt Office on El Sadat Road.
For accommodation on Suhil Island (Guizirit Suhil): We'll collect you from the West Bank Ferry Terminal.

If your hotel or boat in Aswan, is not located in the city centre, or on any of the islands mentioned, please make your way to one of the mentioned meeting points.

8.7

Excellent 485 Travelers·43 reviews

August 14, 2026
Judit
Penedès, Spain
An excursion and stay of 10! The driver connected to the truck. The guide, 10! He is the greatest guide that we have had in all the days that we have ...
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January 31, 2026
Mario
Cádiz, Spain
While it is true that it is an expensive activity, the service and everything surrounding the tour is VIP, from the vehicle that takes you to and from...
As a couple
Is this useful?
January 1, 2026
Linda
Chantilly, France
The excursion was very well organized. Many thanks to Hussein, the coordinator; Ahmed, who was incredibly helpful and kind; the driver, who drove care...
Is this useful?
October 19, 2025
Claudio Proietti
Roma, Italy
Wonderful excursion! Perfectly organized and without any rush. We had a fantastic guide (Ale) who explained the entire history to us for a whole hour....
As a couple
Is this useful?
November 6, 2025
Valerie
Tours, France
Very well organized...guide and driver were very attentive. The French-speaking guide was very friendly. Swimming in the hotel pool before the evening...
As a couple
Is this useful?
October 11, 2025
Andrea
Valencia, Spain
Seeing Abu Simbel with almost no people or crowds was great, and the nighttime show was beautiful. The four-hour bus ride there was something you do i...
As a couple
Is this useful?
October 8, 2024
Carlos Eduardo
Antigua Guatemala, Guatemala
Excellent tour, I went with a 3 year old girl and we were the only ones in the temples. Excellent transportation (on time), excellent Seti hotel and g...
Is this useful?
March 20, 2024
Jean-sébastien Bernard
Saint-leu-la-forêt, France
Salah, the guide, was friendly but did not give more information on the Abu Simbel site than my Lonely Planet guide. Otherwise the main interest of th...
As a couple
Is this useful?
October 15, 2023
Alba
Madrid, Spain
El viaje fue muy cómodo y a penas tardamos 3.5h en llegar. Hicimos una excursión según llegamos para ver Abu Simbel y luego nos dejaron ir a descansar...
As a couple
Is this useful?
September 27, 2023
Anónimo
Spain
For us, without a doubt, the best experience in Egypt, it is very worth doing this excursion, it is impressive to see Abu Simbel alone and also to see...
As a couple
Is this useful?

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2-Day Tour Details

Day 1: Aswan - Abu Simbel

On our tour, we'll also visit the Temple of Nefertari, dedicated to the favourite wife of Pharaoh Ramses II, full of hieroglyphs and enigmas to be solved as the tour goes on.

Day 2: Abu Simbel - Aswan

With batteries charged after a delicious breakfast in our hotel in Abu Simbel, we'll begin the return journey to Aswan, arriving between 12 and 1 pm.

Holiday Periods

From December 20 until January 2 (Christmas) and during Holy Week, it will not be possible to receive a refund if a cancellation is made.

Pickup Info

This activity includes pickup at hotels, hostels and apartments in Aswan city.

However, if your hotel or boat is located on one of the following islands in Aswan, we'll collect you at the listed meeting points:

For accommodation on the Western Aswan Island (Gharb Aswan): We'll collect you from the West Bank Ferry Terminal.
For accommodation on Elefantina Island (Guizirit Alfantin): We'll collect you from the Kornish Al Nile KFC or the Telecom Egypt Office on El Sadat Road.
For accommodation on Suhil Island (Guizirit Suhil): We'll collect you from the West Bank Ferry Terminal.

If your hotel or boat in Aswan, is not located in the city centre, or on any of the islands mentioned, please make your way to one of the mentioned meeting points.

2-Day Abu Simbel Tour + Light and Sound Show