Abu Simbel is two massive rock-cut temples in the village of Abu Simbel (Arabic: أبو سمبل), Aswan Governorate, Upper Egypt, near the border with Sudan. They are situated on the western bank of Lake Nasser, about 230 km (140 mi) southwest of Aswan (about 300 km (190 mi) by road). The complex is part of the UNESCO World Heritage Site known as the "Nubian Monuments",[1] which run from Abu Simbel downriver to Philae (near Aswan), and include Amada, Wadi es-Sebua, and other Nubian sites. The twin temples were originally carved out of the mountainside in the 13th century BC, during the 19th Dynasty reign of the Pharaoh Ramesses II. They serve as a lasting monument to the king Ramesses II. His wife Nefertari and children can be seen in smaller figures by his feet, considered to be of lesser importance and were not given the same position of scale. This commemorates his victory at the Battle of Kadesh. Their huge external rock relief figures have become iconic.
From the operator’s live schedule on Viator, checked Oct 13.
Our representative will pick you up from your hotel in Aswan,airport, rial way station or your Nile Cruise to start your Abu Simbel tour by a private air conditioned vehicle. 290 KM south of Aswan,The temple has been discovered by Burckhardt in 1813 and penetrated by Giovanni Belzoni in 1817. Today, as a result of the international effort which moved the huge, cliff-cut temple and the Small Temple to higher around during the construction of the Aswan High Dam in the 1960. The temple was called simply Hut Ramesses Meryamun, “The Temple of Ramesses, Beloved of Amun. The Great Temples of Abusimbel are rock cut temples temple was built in honour of Ramesses II and another for his beloved wife, Nefertari, and the goddess Hathor, the deity most closely associated with queen ship in ancient Egypt. Alocal guide will be waiting for you upon arrival .at the End of your Abu Simbel tour, drive 5 minutes to Kabara restaurant ,lake view for lunch ,drive back to Aswan ,drop off any where you choose.
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For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Private Abusimbel Day Tour with lunch lasts about 10–12 hours. The itinerary has 1 stop.
Prices start at $180 per person for this Aswan experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. There is 1 booking option, so the final price depends on the option you choose.
According to the operator’s current schedule, it runs every day.
Yes. Cancel at least 1 day before the start for a full refund. Later cancellations are non-refundable.
Yes, pickup is offered. Pickup points include B&B Saluga Sehel Island Nubian House, Lefay Floating Hotel In Aswan.
The experience is available in DE, EN, IT, FR, ES.
It is a private experience: only your party takes part. Up to 15 travellers can book together.
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap Specialized infant seats are available
Wheelchair accessible Transportation options are wheelchair accessible All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Yes, bookings are confirmed instantly.
Travellers rate it 4.7 out of 5 across 3 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor; it is run by Egypt Knight.
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Amazing experience with an extremely well organised company. We had a professionnelle guide before we went in to the temple we were looked after all the time. A great driver who was on time met us at the airport and dropped us off at the hotel also on time. The Nubien lunch was delicious and it was a fantastic tour that I would.recommend this company is trustworthy and sticks to the program and leaves you time also to explore.
Impressive and exciting, it is a colossal construction project. 231 km from Aswan. Temples excavated in rock in the 17th century. XIII to C. In 1968 it was relocated to avoid being swallowed by the Aswan Dam. Built by and for Ramses.
| Tour | Duration | Rating | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private Abusimbel Day Tour with lunch | 10–12 hours | 4.7 (3) | $180 | |
 3-Day 2-Night Tour to Aswan, Abusimbel & Luxor | 3 days | 5.0 (36) | $550 | View |
 4 Days Nile Cruise, Aswan to Luxor AbuSimbel optional hot balloon | 4 days | 4.6 (11) | $430 | View |
 DELUXE Nile cruise from Luxor to Aswan and Abusimbel Tour | 5 days | 4.8 (24) | $950 | View |
 4-Days 3-Night Nile Cruise from Aswan to Luxor &AbuSimbel&Eclipse | 4 days | — | $667 | View |
 4-Day Nile Cruise Luxor Aswan AbuSimbel &Train Tickets from Cairo | 6 days | — | $1,500 | View |
 3 NIGHTS NILE CRUISE including ABUSIMBEL, HotAir Balloons | 4 days | 4.2 (10) | $851 | View |