Private Day Trip to Abu Simbel from Luxor by 1st. class Train

This option takes you from Luxor to Aswan by early train. To see the amazing temples of Abu Simbel which built by Ramses II at Aswan. We travel overland and return to Aswan by midday.

• Duration: 16 hour (approx.).
• Type: Private Tour.
• Availability: Runs Daily.
• Departure Point: We pick up from all centrally-located Luxor hotels.
• Departure Time: Available 02.30 / 06.00 AM , seven days a week.
• Return details: The original point of pick up.

One of our Egyptologists guide will accompany you to depart Luxor early in the morning to catch the 1st class train (approx. 3 hours each way). Arrive Aswan then drive to Abu Simbel (approx. 3 hours drive each way, with around 2 hours at the temples). Some free time before we drive back to Aswan. Arrive Aswan, Stop for Lunch in a good quality local restaurant. After Lunch we get back to Luxor then transfer to your hotel.

The temples built by Ramses II at Abu Simbel are one of Egypt’s highlights, and have a fascinating story behind them to go with their impressive size. When Lake Nasser was flooded, the final water level was going to submerge several temples, the most important of which being Abu Simbel. The temple was therefore dismantled completely and rebuilt further up the hillside where it sits today. The temple stands today as a testament to Ramses II and the great building prowess of the ancient Egyptians, as well as to modern engineering.