Abu Simbel Tours
Book Abu Simbel tours from Aswan: day trips by road, flights, and Lake Nasser cruises to the twin temples of Ramesses II and Nefertari.
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Vanuit Aswan: dagtrip naar de Abu Simbel-tempel met ophaalservice bij het hotel
4-daagse Nijlcruise van Aswan naar Luxor inclusief Abu Simbel en ballonvaart
Vanuit Aswan: 4-daagse Nijlcruise Luxor Abu Simbel en luchtballon
Privé dagtour naar Abu Simbel vanuit Aswan
Abu Simbel vanuit Luxor: kleinegroepstour met lunch
4Days Nile Cruise From Aswan To Luxor Abu Simbel and Air Balloon
Abu Simbel privétour van een hele dag vanuit Aswan
Luxor: 4-daagse Nijlcruise met rondleiding & Abu Simbel
Luxecruise van Aswan naar Luxor (4 dagen met Abu Simbel-tempel)
4-daagse Nijlcruise vaart Aswan naar Luxor&Abu Simbel.Heteluchtballon
Dagtrip naar Abu Simbel
4 - Dag 3 - Nacht Nijlcruise van Aswan naar Luxor&Abu Simbel + Ballon
Volledige dagtour naar de tempels van Abu Simbel vanuit Aswan
5-daagse Nijlcruise Luxor en Aswan met Abu Simbel en luchtballon
Privé dagtrip naar Abu Simbel met gids vanuit Luxor
4-daagse Nijlcruise van Luxor naar Aswan met Abu Simbel en ballonvaart
Vanuit Caïro: 2-daagse Abu Simbel & Luxor Tour
Top 6 dagen: Caïro, piramides van Gizeh, Luxor, Aswan & Abu Simbel
Privé aanpasbare dagtour naar Abu Simbel vanuit Aswan met privéauto
Excursie naar Abu Simbel en Aswan vanuit Luxor
5-daagse Nijlcruise van Luxor naar Aswan met heteluchtballon en Abu Simbel
3-Day Luxor Aswan and Abu Simbel Historical Sites Private Tour
Abu Simbel is the most dramatic ancient site in Egypt: two temples carved into a cliff by Ramesses II, moved block by block in the 1960s to save them from the rising waters of Lake Nasser. It sits far south of Aswan, so almost everyone visits on an organised tour. The options below cover road day trips, flights and Lake Nasser cruises.
How to visit
Most travellers take a day trip by road from Aswan — an early start (around 4am) for the roughly three-hour drive each way, a few hours at the temples, and back by afternoon. Flights from Aswan cut the travel time to a short hop and suit those short on time or energy. A Lake Nasser cruise reaches Abu Simbel by water and includes other rescued temples along the way.
Private or group
Group road trips are the budget standard. Private tours cost more but let you set the pace, leave when you like, and have a guide to yourself at the temples. Flights and cruises sit at the premium end.
The Sun Festival
Twice a year, around 22 February and 22 October, the rising sun shines straight into the Great Temple and lights the statues in the inner sanctuary. Those dates draw crowds, so book early if you want to be there.
Practical tips
Bring water, sun protection and your passport (there are checkpoints on the road). Mornings are cooler and the light on the facades is best early. Give yourself time to see both the Great Temple of Ramesses II and the smaller temple of Nefertari.
For the full story of the rescue and what to see, read our Abu Simbel guide.
Veelgestelde vragen
How do you get to Abu Simbel?
Most people take a day trip by road from Aswan (about three hours each way), a short flight from Aswan, or a Lake Nasser cruise that sails to the temples and stops at other rescued sites.
How long is the day trip from Aswan?
It's a long day: a very early start (around 4am), roughly three hours' drive each way, and a few hours at the temples, returning by afternoon.
Is a private Abu Simbel tour worth it?
If you want to set your own pace, avoid the group timetable and have a guide to yourself, yes. Group road trips are the cheaper standard option.
What is the Abu Simbel Sun Festival?
Twice a year, around 22 February and 22 October, the sunrise aligns with the Great Temple and illuminates the statues in the inner sanctuary. Those dates are popular, so book ahead.
Do I need my passport for Abu Simbel?
Yes, bring it. There are police checkpoints on the road south from Aswan. Also pack water and sun protection.
Can I combine Abu Simbel with a Nile cruise?
Yes. Many Aswan-based itineraries add Abu Simbel, and Lake Nasser cruises include it as the highlight of the route.
