An Abu Simbel private tour from Aswan, Luxor or Marsa Alam
An Abu Simbel private tour from Aswan, Luxor or Marsa Alam turns a long journey into one booking: a vehicle and guide for your party alone and the temple entry paid. The temples stand on the shore of Lake Nasser, far south of Aswan, so even from Aswan the road takes hours, and from the Nile at Luxor or the Red Sea coast it is a major undertaking rather than a short detour.
Six private routes fit that distance. Aswan is the shortest start: a 10-hour day with your own car and guide, or a version with a Nubian village and lunch. From Luxor you can take a 15-hour day trip or a 12-hour route through Edfu and Kom Ombo that finishes at a hotel in Aswan. Two days from Luxor add Philae and the High Dam, and two days from Marsa Alam combine Aswan and Abu Simbel in a single trip.
All prices on this page are starting prices per person from October 2026. Each total below multiplies that figure by the size of your party.
Our picks: private Abu Simbel tours from Aswan, Luxor and Marsa Alam
Two private day tours from Aswan with the entry fee included, a day trip or a 12-hour route to Aswan from Luxor, and two-day trips from Luxor and Marsa Alam. The hotel night on the two-day trips is booked separately.
Hand-picked tours, booked through GetYourGuide. Prices are indicative starting prices in US dollars (as of October 2026). Tap a tour for live availability and the current price in your currency.
Private two days to Aswan and Abu Simbel from Marsa Alam
- All entry fees
- Private transport
- Lunch on both days
A private guide and transport, all entry fees, lunch on both days and the Philae motorboat. The hotel night is booked separately.
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Private two days to Philae, the High Dam and Abu Simbel
- All entry fees
- Philae motorboat
- Lunch on both days
A private guide and transport, all entry fees, lunch on both days and the motorboat to Philae. The hotel night is booked separately.
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Edfu, Kom Ombo and Abu Simbel on the way to Aswan
- Entry fees
- Guide and lunch
- Drop-off in Aswan
A private day from Luxor with the entry fees, a guide, snacks and lunch, ending at a hotel in Aswan rather than back in Luxor.
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Private day trip to Abu Simbel from Luxor with lunch
- Abu Simbel entry
- Private transport
- Lunch
A long private day by road with the entry, an English-speaking guide at the temple and lunch.
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Abu Simbel and a Nubian village in one private day
- Entry fees
- Private guide and transfers
- Lunch
A private guide, private transfers, the entry fees and lunch, with a Nubian village visit on the same day.
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Abu Simbel by private car with a private guide
- Abu Simbel entry
- Private English-speaking guide
- Private air-conditioned car
A private air-conditioned car from Aswan, your own English-speaking guide and the Abu Simbel entry.
Check availability →Private Abu Simbel tours from Aswan, Luxor and Marsa Alam
Private trips to the temples from Aswan, Luxor and Marsa Alam with live prices and availability, from a 10-hour day to two days by road.
Private day from Aswan: your own car and guide
The simplest private option starts at your hotel in Aswan. The Abu Simbel day tour with a private guide and car takes about 10 hours and costs from $128 per person, which is $256 for a couple and $512 for four friends. It includes the hotel transfer, an air-conditioned private vehicle, a private English-speaking guide and the Abu Simbel entry fee. Lunch is not part of it, and pickup from Gharb Soheil, the island, Nagaa al-Mahatta or New Aswan costs $10 more per person. It is rated 4.5 from 462 reviews.
The private Abu Simbel and Nubian village day tour also takes about 10 hours and costs from $166 per person: $332 for two and $664 for four. It adds lunch to the private guide, the entry fees and the air-conditioned vehicle with return transfer, and its title promises a Nubian village stop. Travellers rate it 4.7 from 43 reviews. The same $10 supplement applies to the special pickup areas. The extra $38 per person over the plain day buys the lunch and the village.
Luxor to Aswan through Edfu, Kom Ombo and Abu Simbel
The 12-hour private day starts at your hotel in Luxor and visits Edfu, Kom Ombo and Abu Simbel before it ends at a hotel in Aswan. Entry fees, a guide, an air-conditioned vehicle, snacks, water and lunch are included. There is no return to Luxor, so the day doubles as your journey south: the right choice if your next night is already booked in Aswan.
It costs from $238 per person, which is $476 for a couple and $952 for four friends. Pickup on the West Bank adds $5 per person. Special pickup areas in Aswan carry a further supplement of $10 per person. Travellers rate the tour 4.2 from 134 reviews.
If you would rather return to Luxor, the private guided day trip with lunch is the alternative. It collects you from a hotel on the East Bank, includes the entry fee, an English-speaking guide, private transport and lunch, and runs about 15 hours. It costs from $194 per person, so $388 for two and $776 for four, which is $44 less per person than the Edfu route. Travellers rate it 4.6 from 687 reviews. West Bank pickup needs an add-on, and a Spanish, German or French guide costs extra.
Two days from Luxor: Philae, the High Dam and Abu Simbel
The two-day private tour leaves your Luxor hotel early in the morning and covers Philae, the High Dam and Abu Simbel with the same guide and vehicle. A professional English-speaking guide, all entry fees, lunch on both days and the motorboat to Philae are included. The hotel night is not part of the price, so you choose where to sleep in Aswan.
At $330 per person it costs $660 for two and $1,320 for four, which is $92 more per person than the 12-hour day. That difference buys a second day, the Philae boat ride and the High Dam, rather than a single day of driving. It suits families and small groups who want Aswan and Abu Simbel without arranging separate cars.
Two days from Marsa Alam: Aswan and Abu Simbel
Guests staying on the Red Sea coast can take the private two-day tour from Marsa Alam. It leaves your hotel early in the morning and visits Aswan and Abu Simbel. Private transport, an English-speaking guide, all entry fees, lunch on both days and the Philae motorboat are included. The hotel night is booked separately, and a guide in another language costs extra.
The price is from $468 per person: $936 for two or $1,872 for four, or $138 more per person than the two days from Luxor. Pick it when Marsa Alam is your base and you want Abu Simbel and Aswan as one private trip from the coast.
What your party pays
| Route | Starts | Length | Per person | Two people | Four people |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Abu Simbel with private guide and car | Aswan hotel | 10 hours | $128 | $256 | $512 |
| Abu Simbel and Nubian village | Aswan hotel | 10 hours | $166 | $332 | $664 |
| Private day trip with lunch | Luxor hotel | 15 hours | $194 | $388 | $776 |
| Edfu, Kom Ombo and Abu Simbel | Luxor hotel | 12 hours | $238 | $476 | $952 |
| Philae, High Dam and Abu Simbel | Luxor hotel | 2 days | $330 | $660 | $1,320 |
| Aswan and Abu Simbel | Marsa Alam hotel | 2 days | $468 | $936 | $1,872 |
The published ministry price for foreign adults is 750 EGP on a regular day and 1,200 EGP on 22 February and 22 October. All six private tours already include their entry fees, as our Abu Simbel tickets guide explains for visitors who buy their own.
Small-group tours: when sharing is the better choice
If you sleep in Aswan and want only Abu Simbel, the shared option is far cheaper. A small-group tour with a professional guide takes about eight hours and costs from $40 per person, with hotel pickup and drop-off in Aswan. Two people pay $80, four pay $160, and the temple entry is extra at the ministry price above. It is rated 4.3 from 39 reviews.
A different kind of shared trip is a four-day Nile cruise from $228 per person, which lists an optional small-group Abu Simbel excursion with an English-speaking guide. That is a cruise with a side trip, not a day tour, and it is rated 4.9 from 51 reviews. Our Abu Simbel tours from Aswan compare the day trips side by side, and the page on Abu Simbel from Luxor or Cairo covers the long road day.
Choose private when the route matters more than the price: your own car from Aswan, the Edfu and Kom Ombo stops, a finish in Aswan or a start in Luxor or Marsa Alam.
Abu Simbel private tour: questions and answers
Where do the private Abu Simbel tours start?
Two day tours start at a hotel in Aswan. The 12-hour route, the 15-hour day trip and one two-day tour start at a hotel in Luxor. The other two-day tour starts at a hotel in Marsa Alam, early in the morning.
Which tour ends in Aswan?
The 12-hour route through Edfu and Kom Ombo ends at a hotel in Aswan. It does not bring you back to Luxor.
Are the temple entry fees included?
Yes, in all six private tours. The published ministry price is 750 EGP for foreign adults on a regular day and 1,200 EGP on 22 February and 22 October.
Is a hotel night part of the two-day tours?
No. Lunch on both days and the Philae motorboat are included, but you book the hotel night separately.
How much does a family of four pay?
For four people the totals are $512 for the plain day from Aswan, $664 with the Nubian village, $776 for the 15-hour day trip from Luxor, $952 for the 12-hour route, $1,320 for two days from Luxor and $1,872 for two days from Marsa Alam. A shared small-group day from Aswan starts at $160 for four, plus entry.