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15 Abu Simbel Tours in Egypt Worth Booking

29 tours  ·  from $23 a head

This is the shortlist you would send a friend: 15 abu simbel tours worth the money, each with its price, its traveller verdict and the one thing to know before you commit.

4-Days Nile Cruise From Aswan To Luxor including Abu Simbel and Hot Air Balloon - Day one: the High Dam and Philae Temple
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4-Days Nile Cruise From Aswan To Luxor including Abu Simbel and Hot Air Balloon

1.4-Days Nile Cruise From Aswan To Luxor including Abu Simbel and Hot Air Balloon

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3,142 reviews · from $349Our pick

Cruise from Aswan to Luxor aboard a five-star Nile ship, with guided visits to Philae, Abu Simbel, Kom Ombo, Edfu, Luxor, Karnak, and the Valley of the Kings. Early mornings are part of the deal. English-speaking guides such as Mohamed Gobran and Saber add clear explanations and careful organization, while the hot-air balloon ride gives you a sunrise view over Luxor’s west bank.

“Trip of a lifetime. If you want to see Abu Simbel, Valley of the Kings, Edfu, Karnak and Luxor temples and have a balloon ride in a short time. This trip is for you. Early starts, cruising the Nile and the best Egyptologist as a guide - Mohamed GonRead more”

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From Aswan: Abu Simbel Temple Day Trip with Hotel Pickup - The early-morning road from Aswan
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From Aswan: Abu Simbel Temple Day Trip with Hotel Pickup

2.Abu Simbel Temple Day Trip with Hotel Pickup

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 2,807 reviews · 10 hours · from $70

Travel from Aswan to Abu Simbel by air-conditioned group bus, with hotel pickup, temple admission and an English-speaking guide available as selected. You will see the four giant statues of Ramesses II, the Temple of Nefertari, relocated monuments, and detailed wall carvings before returning to Aswan the same day.

“I had Waleed Adnan as my guide and he was brilliant. The best tour guide I’ve had so far in Egypt. Malak Aziz and Krolos Nagy organised the trip for us which went really smoothly and with no problems. Waleed explained everything really well. He speaks a few languages and I have to say his English was perfect. Thanks so much. Best tour!!”

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4-Day 3-Night Nile Cruise from Aswan to Luxor&Abu Simbel+Balloon - Day one: the High Dam and Philae Temple
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4-Day 3-Night Nile Cruise from Aswan to Luxor&Abu Simbel+Balloon

3.4-Day 3-Night Nile Cruise from Aswan to Luxor&Abu Simbel+Balloon

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2,023 reviews · from $340

Spend three nights on a Nile cruise from Aswan to Luxor, with stops at Philae, Abu Simbel, Kom Ombo, Edfu, Karnak, and Luxor Temple. An Egyptologist guide such as Mohamed Abdo, Hady, or Mido Mosa leads the sightseeing. The trip also includes full-board meals and a Luxor balloon flight, though you should confirm whether sunrise is included.

“This trip was awesome. The boat was excellent. Staff, food, service all perfect. Our guide for tours was fabulous!! Many was very knowledgeable and saw to our every need”

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4-Day 3-Night Nile Cruise from Aswan to Luxor including Abu Simbel, Air Balloon - Day two: Abu Simbel before breakfast
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4-Day 3-Night Nile Cruise from Aswan to Luxor including Abu Simbel, Air Balloon

4.4-Day 3-Night Nile Cruise from Aswan to Luxor including Abu Simbel, Air Balloon

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 612 reviews · from $329

Cruise from Aswan to Luxor for three nights, with Philae, Abu Simbel, Kom Ombo, Edfu, Luxor, Karnak, and the Valley of the Kings. You also get a sunrise hot-air balloon flight, meals, transfers, and an Egyptology guide. Guides such as Mohamed Gobran, Mahmoud, and Ahmed Shawky Ali have received especially strong praise. Entrance fees and drinks cost extra.

“Firstly our tour guide Mohamed was great, he was both informative and accommodating. The rooms were basic but clean & the food was good. The experience over all was great and we loved getting to see all the amazing temples and cruise down the Nile. I would have preferred the experience to be a little more relaxed as there was abit to much crammed into only a few days. I think the spices, perfume and stone making tours could have been avoided along with the visit to the high dam. With the early mornings 4/5 am starts each day it would have been nicer to replace these experiences with more…”

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Luxor: Abu Simbel Temple Private Guided Day Trip with Lunch - Leaving Luxor before sunrise
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Luxor: Abu Simbel Temple Private Guided Day Trip with Lunch

5.Abu Simbel Temple Private Guided Day Trip with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 546 reviews · 15 hours · from $148

Leave Luxor before sunrise for Abu Simbel in a private air-conditioned car. Meet a local guide at the temple, see the colossal statues of Ramses II and the temple of Queen Nefertari, then enjoy lunch before returning to Luxor. Guides may include Ahmed Achraf, Mustafa, Hani, or Mohamed, depending on the day.

“Ahmed Achraf is guide and kerllos the driver and they were fantastic and very knowledgeable about the history”

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4-Days Nile Cruise From Aswan To Luxor including Abu Simbel and Hot Air Balloon - Day one: the High Dam and Philae Temple
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4-Days Nile Cruise From Aswan To Luxor including Abu Simbel and Hot Air Balloon

6.4-Days Nile Cruise From Aswan To Luxor including Abu Simbel and Hot Air Balloon

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 509 reviews · from $320

Cruise from Aswan to Luxor aboard a full-board Nile ship, with an Egyptologist guide, Abu Simbel by road, Philae, Kom Ombo, Edfu, Luxor Temple, and the Valley of the Kings. The final morning brings a hot-air balloon ride over Luxor. Guides may include Mahmoud, Mohamed Gobran, or Ahmed Shawky Ali.

“What a brilliant experience! I highly recommend! Mohammed Gobran was an exceptional guide! So graceful and patient! He organised the trip very well - all arrangements ran smoothly and without any issue! He is very informative and provided good historical detail for all the attractions. He communicated the plans in such a helpful manner and was so accommodating of any personal requests. The boat is great too, the staff and service were very good! Friendly and welcoming! The food is great, with such variety and flavour, and the rooms are comfortable for a short stay. We did all items on the itinerary and had ample time at each site to…”

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Private Day Tour to Abu Simbel Temples from Aswan - Leaving Aswan in a private air-conditioned vehicle
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Private Day Tour to Abu Simbel Temples from Aswan

7.Private Day Tour to Abu Simbel Temples from Aswan

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 507 reviews · from $53

Travel from Aswan to Abu Simbel in a private air-conditioned car, with hotel or cruise pickup, bottled water, and flexible timing. Choose independent temple visits or add a guide, entrance fees, and lunch. Guides such as Hani and drivers including Mahmoud have earned praise for clear explanations and careful driving.

“The driver arrived on time on a very comfy vehicle. We picked up the guide on our way to Abu Simbel and he gave us all the explanations using pictures about the temples and this was a great time saver as we could enjoy the visit with all the knowledge gathered. The lunch was correct. I would recommend this tour.”

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4-Days Nile Cruise From Aswan To Luxor including Abu Simbel and Hot Air Balloon - Day one: the High Dam and Philae Temple
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4 Days Nile Cruise from Aswan to Luxor including Abu Simbel and Hot Air Balloon

8.4 Days Nile Cruise from Aswan to Luxor including Abu Simbel and Hot Air Balloon

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 356 reviews · from $329

Sail from Aswan to Luxor aboard a 5-star cruise boat with meals, temple visits, Abu Simbel, an Edfu horse-drawn carriage ride, and a sunrise balloon flight. Guides such as Khaled, Mina, Talaat Abdo, and Aida have earned strong praise, though ships and sailing time can vary.

“The cruise was fantastic and the food was amazing the tour guide mr Mina was speaking English very clearly and he gave us a lot of information. Everything was very organized”

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From Aswan: Abu Simbel Day Tour with Private Guide and Car - The early drive from Aswan
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From Aswan: Abu Simbel Day Tour with Private Guide and Car

9.Abu Simbel Day Tour with Private Guide and Car

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 342 reviews · 10 hours · from $95

Travel from Aswan to Abu Simbel in a private air-conditioned car, then meet a local guide at the temple complex. Guides such as Mohamed, Medo, Abdul, and Ahmed Ashraf have helped visitors understand the colossal statues, carved chambers, and rescue of the temples from Lake Nasser. You get temple entry, hotel transfers, and time to explore at your own pace.

“The guide mohamed was very informative and the driver islam was great too (and he has a good music taste). Would book the tour again”

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Aswan: Abu Simbel Group Tour with Guide and Entrance Fees - The early start and the road from Aswan
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Aswan: Abu Simbel Group Tour with Guide and Entrance Fees

10.Abu Simbel Group Tour with Guide and Entrance Fees

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 337 reviews · 10 hours · from $65

Travel from Aswan to Abu Simbel in an air-conditioned vehicle, with hotel pickup, entry fees, and a guide included. Expect an early start, about eight hours on the road, and roughly one to two hours at Ramses II and Nefertari’s temples. Guides such as Ahmed Ashraf, Mido, and Waleed Adnan are praised for clear explanations.

“Perfect tour, lots of knowledge and history, Marina from nice tours streamlined everything and gave due attention to make sure everything worked perfectly!”

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4-Day 3-Night Nile Cruise from Aswan to Luxor With Balloon and Abu Simbel - Day two: Abu Simbel, Kom Ombo, and a long day
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4-Day 3-Night Nile Cruise from Aswan to Luxor With Balloon and Abu Simbel

11.4-Day 3-Night Nile Cruise from Aswan to Luxor With Balloon and Abu Simbel

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 327 reviews · from $311

Cruise from Aswan to Luxor aboard a 5-star Nile ship, with Egyptologist-led visits to Philae, Kom Ombo, Edfu, Luxor, and the Valley of the Kings. The package includes Abu Simbel, a 35 to 45-minute hot-air balloon flight, meals, transfers, and three nights onboard. Guides such as Ahmed Shawky Ali and Mohamed Gobran are known for clear explanations and careful organization.

“I have been to many cruises worldwide...but this was by far the best. The crue was very professional and feoendly. Especially the guide, Mohammed Gobran, he's a great guide and a very nice person...5 stars.. Recommended.”

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4-Days Nile Cruise Aswan&Luxor,Hot Air Balloon&Abu Simbel.Hot deal - Day one: Philae, the High Dam, and your first night aboard
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4-Days Nile Cruise Aswan&Luxor,Hot Air Balloon&Abu Simbel.Hot deal

12.4-Days Nile Cruise Aswan&Luxor,Hot Air Balloon&Abu Simbel.Hot deal

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 322 reviews · from $524

This four-day private group journey links Aswan and Luxor by Nile cruise, with Abu Simbel, Philae, Kom Ombo, Edfu, the Valley of the Kings, Karnak, and Luxor Temple. You also get a sunrise hot air balloon ride. Guides such as Zakaria, Mohamed Wafa, and Tarek have earned strong praise, but confirm your exact ship before booking.

“The trip was simply amazing. The staff on the boat are very friendly and courteous. Food was good and different variety everyday. It was the best way to experience Egypt and see many temples possible short amount of time. Only downside- be prepare to wake up at 4 am daily but it was worth it. Our tour guide Zakaria was awesome and very knowledgeable. Zakaria answered all of our questions and was willing to do extra things to make sure we were enjoying our trip. Few of us on the boat wanted to go to a local Hookah Bar on our own, but Zakaria volunteered to take us so we…”

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From Aswan:4 Days Nile Cruise Luxor Abu Simbel & Air Balloon - Day 1: High Dam and Philae in Aswan
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From Aswan:4 Days Nile Cruise Luxor Abu Simbel & Air Balloon

13.4 Days Nile Cruise Luxor Abu Simbel & Air Balloon

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 310 reviews · 4 days · from $450

Cruise from Aswan to Luxor aboard a 5-star Nile ship, with an Egyptologist guide such as Mohamed Gobran, Mahmoud, or Ahmed Shawky Ali. You will visit Abu Simbel, Philae, Kom Ombo, Edfu, Karnak, Luxor Temple, and the Valley of the Kings, then float over Luxor by hot air balloon. Expect early starts, a packed schedule, and extra local fees for entrance tickets and tips.

“It was a very nice experience, loved the itnerary was made 1) the tour guide Mahmood was very knowledgeable, patient and helpful , highly recommended 2) the rooms on the cruise were great and very comfortable 3) itenrary was well made Cons: 1) food on cruise could have been better 2) wifi on cruise was chargeable and still did not work”

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Full Day tour to Abu simbel temples from aswan - The 4:00 a.m. pickup from Aswan
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Full Day tour to Abu simbel temples from aswan

14.Full Day tour to Abu simbel temples from aswan

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 309 reviews · from $24

Travel from Aswan to Abu Simbel by air-conditioned minibus, with hotel or cruise pickup, a professional driver, water, and about two hours at the temples. Choose transport only or add a guide such as Ahmed. Temple admission costs extra, and the full day runs about 10 hours.

“New and comfortable bus, nice crew! Easy communication. Smooth pickup and drop off. Very good experience to Abu Simbel temple!”

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4-Day Nile Cruise sails Aswan to Luxor&Abu Simbel.Hot air Balloon - Day 1: Aswan, the High Dam, and Philae Temple
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4-Day Nile Cruise sails Aswan to Luxor&Abu Simbel.Hot air Balloon

15.4-Day Nile Cruise sails Aswan to Luxor&Abu Simbel.Hot air Balloon

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 247 reviews · from $306

Cruise from Aswan to Luxor aboard a 5-star Nile ship, with guided visits to Philae, Abu Simbel, Kom Ombo, Edfu, Karnak, Luxor Temple, and the Valley of the Kings. English-speaking Egyptology guides such as Khaled, Michael, and Talaat Abdo lead the sightseeing. An optional Luxor hot-air balloon ride costs extra.

“We had a wonderful time with Michael our guide and the rest of the tour group. Michael was always happy and available for any questions or queries. He is very authentic and experienced, and covered every little detail of the tour with clarity and enthusiasm. Myself Read more”

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