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Abu Simbel Tours from Aswan: The 15 Best Ways There

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Three hours each way across the desert, or forty minutes in a plane. These 15 compare the dawn convoy, the flights and the cruise packages that include it, with prices, return times and how long you actually get at the temples.

4-Days Nile Cruise From Aswan To Luxor including Abu Simbel and Hot Air Balloon - Day two: Abu Simbel before the crowds
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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

Spend three nights on a five-star Nile cruise from Aswan to Luxor, with guided stops at Philae, Abu Simbel, Kom Ombo, Edfu, Luxor Temple, Karnak, and the Valley of the Kings. The tour includes a sunrise hot-air balloon ride, transfers, meals, and an English-speaking Egyptologist guide such as Mohamed Gobran or Saber.

“Our guide Mohamed Gobran was amazing. This cruise is good for people who like a fast paced tour of the Egyptian archeological sites.”

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From Aswan: Abu Simbel Temple Day Trip with Hotel Pickup - A 4:00 a.m. pickup and the road south
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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 shared bus, with hotel pickup and drop-off. At the temples, you can explore with an English, Arabic, French, German, or Spanish guide, or choose a self-guided option. Guides such as Waleed Adnan, Ahmed Abdelwahab, Mido, and Mostafa are praised for clear explanations.

“We really enjoyed our day tour with Ahmed Bahaa to Abu Simbel. He shared with us the history of the temples, why and by whom it was build and the meaning of the elements of the two temples. We had an excellent time and we highly recommend booking this tour if you want to learn more about the history of Abu Simbel and how the Egyptian people, with the help of UNICEF moved the temples after the construction of the Aswan High Dam.”

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4-Day 3-Night Nile Cruise from Aswan to Luxor&Abu Simbel+Balloon - Day one: the High Dam, Philae, and your first night aboard
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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 aboard a five-star Nile cruise from Aswan to Luxor, with guided visits to Philae, Abu Simbel, Kom Ombo, Edfu, Karnak, Luxor Temple, and the West Bank. Guides such as Mohamed Abdo, Hady, and Mido Mosa have earned strong praise for clear explanations and careful organization. Expect early starts, extra entrance fees, and a short sailing window.

“The boat was nice and clean, the cabin a bit tight, but I suppose it's because we were in a triple one (a twin with an extra bed). Such a shame that the fumes would reach the deck all the time while stationed! We opted for the Nubian Village boat trip as an extra, and that ended up being one of the highlights of this trip. Cruising in this small boat at sunset was a big bonus! Very lovely staff, all of them without exception! Always smiling and ready to assist. Mohamed Abdo, our guide, is very sweet, knowledgeable, and accommodating. He had entrance tickets purchased in advance for our…”

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4-Day 3-Night Nile Cruise from Aswan to Luxor including Abu Simbel, Air Balloon - Day one: Aswan High Dam, Philae, and your first night aboard
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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

Sail three nights from Aswan to Luxor with meals, an Egyptology guide, Abu Simbel, Philae, Kom Ombo, Edfu, Luxor Temple, Karnak, and Luxor’s West Bank. The sunrise balloon flight is included, but site entry fees, drinks, and tips are extra. Guides may include Mohamed Gobran, Mahmoud, or Ahmed Shawky Ali.

“This trip could have been a real highlight for our stay in Egypt, but a number of factors made us feel really disappointed. The first negative point is our to guide Mustafa. One of the first things he asked from us was $15 in tips per person. It becRead more”

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Luxor: Abu Simbel Temple Private Guided Day Trip with Lunch - The early pickup from Luxor
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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, with a driver, temple entry, English guide, and lunch included. Guides such as Mustafa, Ahmed Ashraf, Hani, and Medo explain the temples of Ramses II and Nefertari, while you get free time for photos. The return drive makes this a very long but efficient day.

“Mostafa was Great guide explain Every thing He was knowledge and funny I will recomend for all peaple”

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4-Days Nile Cruise From Aswan To Luxor including Abu Simbel and Hot Air Balloon - Day two: Abu Simbel before the crowds
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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 the Nile from Aswan to Luxor aboard a three-night boat, with an Egyptologist guide, Abu Simbel, Philae, Kom Ombo, Edfu, Luxor Temple, and a sunrise balloon ride. Mohamed Gobran, Mahmoud, and Ahmed Shawky Ali are among the guides praised for clear explanations and helpful service. Entrance fees are extra.

“My family and I had a great time on the cruise. We saw everything we wanted to see. It was a very inclusive trip. Our guide, Ahmed ShawkyvAli, was very professional and knew what he was talking about. He answered all our questions and was always attentive with the group.”

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Private Day Tour to Abu Simbel Temples from Aswan - The three-hour drive from Aswan
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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 or van, with hotel or cruise pickup, bottled water, and flexible timing. You get about three hours at Ramses II and Nefertari’s temples. Add entrance tickets, a local guide, and lunch if needed. Drivers such as Mahmoud or Mohammed may also help with stops and onward plans.

“This was one of the best services we got in egypt! The driver was very kind and arranging and helpful. Served us water and made a detour to we can have food on the way with no extra cost. We needed to be back to aswan on time and he made sure that we arrive on tRead more”

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4-Days Nile Cruise From Aswan To Luxor including Abu Simbel and Hot Air Balloon - Day two: Abu Simbel before the crowds
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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

Spend three nights aboard a five-star Nile cruise boat, visiting Philae, Abu Simbel, Kom Ombo, Edfu, Luxor, and the Valley of the Kings. Guides such as Khaled El Saady, Mina, and Talaat Abdo have earned praise for clear, engaging explanations. The balloon flight is weather dependent, and temple admission fees are extra.

“Mohamed is one of the best tour operators I've worked with. My family of three is still in Egypt. Our first few days have been wonderful. Mohamed was flexible and accommodated our requests as best as he could. Tip: leveraging whatsapp communication worked for us and the response times have been awesome. The hot air Balloon ride was perfect. The local guide Khalid was terrific too! I'll update this review if there is anything negative to report... that said, this is hands down the best experience I booked on viator yet.”

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From Aswan: Abu Simbel Day Tour with Private Guide and Car - A private car changes the feel of a six to eight hour road trip
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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, meet an English-speaking guide at the temple, and explore the colossal Ramses II statues and nearby sanctuary at your own pace. Guides such as Mohammed, Medo, Abdul, and Ahmed Ashraf have been praised for clear explanations. The long desert drive is tiring, but private timing helps you avoid crowds.

“Totally worth it. The whole drive and the temple experience is beautiful. Our driver and guide were knowledgeable and assisted us all the time.”

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Aswan: Abu Simbel Group Tour with Guide and Entrance Fees - Leaving Aswan before sunrise
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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, usually leaving before dawn. Your guide explains the temples of Ramses II and Nefertari, including their careful relocation in the 1960s. Ahmed Ashraf, Mido, Waleed Adnan, and Ahmed Tiger are among the guides 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 1: Philae Temple and the first view of the Nile
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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

You’ll cruise from Aswan to Luxor aboard a 5-star Nile ship, with meals, transfers, an Egyptologist guide, Abu Simbel, Philae, Kom Ombo, Edfu, Luxor’s temples, and a sunrise hot-air balloon ride. Guides such as Mohamed Gobran and Ahmed Shawky Ali are known for clear explanations and careful organization. Expect early starts, extra entrance fees, and a full schedule.

“Mohamed Gobran was a great guide...he explained everything very nicely and always ensured we were updated throughout the trip”

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4-Days Nile Cruise Aswan&Luxor,Hot Air Balloon&Abu Simbel.Hot deal - The ship question: five-star on paper, variable in practice
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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 Aswan-to-Luxor cruise combines Abu Simbel, Philae, Kom Ombo, Edfu, the Valley of the Kings, Karnak, and a hot-air balloon ride. You get three nights aboard a Nile ship, meals, transfers, an Egyptologist guide, and horse carriage transport at Edfu. Guides such as Zakaria, Mohamed Wafa, and Ahamad have been especially praised, though the assigned guide varies.

“We had an incredible trip. Be prepared to be up very early in the morning, but it is worth it. Our guide, Zak was incomparable. He was so knowledgeable and extremely helpful negotiating our time outside the boat. He is a star-ask for him!”

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

Spend three nights on a 5-star Nile cruise from Aswan to Luxor, with an Egyptologist guide such as Mohamed Gobran or Mahmoud. Visit Abu Simbel, Philae, Kom Ombo, Edfu, Luxor, Karnak, and the Valley of the Kings, then fly over Luxor by hot air balloon before a late-afternoon transfer.

“Ahmed Shawky Ali, was not only kind, but also very knowledgeable of Egyptian culture and history. He really helped us skip all the high traffic areas/ lines and he took us to secret spots as well. He made sure to take us to all the sites listed on the itinerary and even added more sites whenever time permitted. He answered all our questions, and even helped us out with our flights back home. He also helped us get the best prices on any sort of items that you’re looking for or may want to buy. Best tour guide ever! Thank you Ahmed from Erick & Essence 🙏🏽”

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Full Day tour to Abu simbel temples from aswan - Three hours by road in an air-conditioned minibus
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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 in an air-conditioned minibus, with hotel or cruise pickup, a bottle of water, and return transport. You can visit independently or add a guide such as Ahmed. The temples take about two hours to see, while entrance fees are extra and the round trip takes most of the day.

“First time using Aviator, and I could say it was a really good experience with this Operator, they pick me at 4:15 or 4:20am in the Morning, I can understand the delay, because they have other people sometime to pick, and maybe could be some delays, but after picking all the Read more”

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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

Spend three nights on a 5-star Nile cruise from Aswan to Luxor, with guided visits to Philae, Abu Simbel, Kom Ombo, Edfu, and Luxor’s major temples. English-speaking guides such as Michael, Khaled, and Talaat Abdo are associated with the experience. Nine meals, transfers, and a private cabin are included, while entrance fees, drinks, Wi-Fi, and the optional balloon flight cost extra.

“We loved the nile cruise. The boat staff were amazing, it was an older boat but very well taken care of. Dr. Khalid did a wonderful job. The only negative that we had was the guide we had for the Abu Simbel. He was not very attentive, leaving group members I the restroom whRead more”

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