If you have time for only one day trip from Aswan, pick a visit to Abu Simbel.

Built by Ramses II, and saved from destruction by a remarkable UNESCO rescue project in the 1970s, Abu Simbel is not only a triumph of ancient architecture, but also of modern engineering.

The mammoth scale of the Great Temple of Ramses II and the Temple of Hathor sitting on the banks of Lake Nasser trumps everything else in Egypt and has to be seen to be believed.

Most people come to Abu Simbel by tour. Abu Simbel is 280 kilometers south of Aswan so expect transport in a minibus or car to take around three hours.

This private day tour to Abu Simbel transports you by private vehicle to the site and includes an in-depth tour of the temples with around three hours on-site. Entrance fees, lunch, and an Egyptologist tour guide are included.

This similar private Abu Simbel minibus tour transports you by minibus to the temples and includes entry and tours of both temples with an Egyptologist guide