Drive south through the Nubian desert before dawn to reach one of the greatest monuments ever carved — the temples Ramses II built to make sure no one would ever forget him. As the first light catches the four colossal statues guarding the entrance, you'll understand exactly why it worked.
Your driver collects you from your Aswan hotel and the convoy departs in the cool desert air.
First light strikes the four colossi of Ramses II — one of the most striking sights in Egypt.
Guided walk through the halls and past reliefs of the Battle of Kadesh.
Dedicated to Queen Nefertari, shown throughout as the goddess Hathor herself.
Photography, the lakeside promenade, and the site marking the temples' original position.
Drive back through the desert towards Aswan.
Drop-off at your hotel.
| Group Size | Budget | Mid-Range | Luxury |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 person | 7,950 | 10,750 | 12,000 |
| 2 people | 4,000 | 5,850 | 7,100 |
| 4 people | 2,700 | 4,100 | 5,300 |
| 7 people | 1,550 | 2,750 | 4,000 |
| 8+ people | 2,000 | 3,200 | 4,400 |
Prices are shown per person in US Dollars. Your final price is confirmed with your itinerary before any payment is due.
Yes, it's genuinely a pre-dawn start (4:00–4:30 AM) — this gets you to the temples for sunrise and ahead of the tour-bus convoys.
Absolutely. The route runs as a police-escorted convoy, a routine and secure part of daily travel to Abu Simbel.
Yes — on request we can arrange a short return flight from Aswan, cutting the journey to about an hour each way.
Yes, though the early start and the desert road (about 3 hours each way) are worth keeping in mind.
Sail across the Nile to a Nubian village of colour, hospitality and river life.
Three of Aswan's defining landmarks in one flexible morning.
A direct drive north along the Nile, or a full sightseeing day on the way — your choice.
The legend of Isis and Osiris, told in light and music on Agilkia Island.