Discover the Great Temples of Abu Simbel on this full-day tour and hear about their history from your guide. Then, enjoy a Nubian lunch – a delectable fusion of African and Middle Eastern flavours.

Abu Simbel showcases some of the most impressive and unique temples in Egypt. Your day will begin with a visit to these grand temples, which were ingeniously relocated by UNESCO in the 1960s to save them from submersion due to rising Nile waters. As you explore these historical gems, you'll hear tales about the remarkable engineering feats of the ancient Egyptians.

Then, it is time to indulge in a delicious lunch at a Nubian restaurant, where you can try specialities such as Tagine, a hearty stew cooked in a traditional conical clay pot, packed with vegetables and meat.

After the experience, your guide and driver will escort you back to Aswan.

Long drive from Aswan but stunning statutes and temple.

Amazing tour to Abul Simbel, guide was very knowledgeable and had plenty of time to explore at leisure. This tour left Aswan at 7am which was for us a more civilised time of the day than the early morning departures and had the benefit of Abul Simbel temple being a lot quieter.

It was certainly worth visiting and one of the best places on our Nile visit. Our guide Mahmoud Esnawy was first class. His knowledge, explanation, and humour made the whole event magical. Without him we would not really understand the history or would have seen the details. He made the holiday!

The BEST trip we have ever taken anywhere in the world! 7-night Cruise on the Iberotel Crown Emperor, Luxor to Aswan, Nile river, Egypt. If you take any cruise, take this one! For all of us Egypt nerds, this was a phenomenal trip. The excursions were fantastic with our guide Ehab.

We had the trip in a private bus with air conditioning. The egyptologist was with us all the time and the explained our visit. We visited both temples. I was very impressed with the history and the location. It was like a time travel and to finish the picture we had a Nubian lunch.

Het was heel verwarrend. Wij boekten deze uitstap apart en deze werd dan ook in een andere vorm aangeboden op de boot. Qua logistiek is het makkelijker om deze met onze eigen groep en gids te volgen. In de brochure moet duidelijker staan dat deze trip wordt aangeboden ter plaatste. Ik vrees ook dat wij meer betaald hebben. Of de gids contact heeft opgenomen weet ik niet, alleszins heeft hij gefaciliteerd zodat we met hem mee mochten. Deze verwarring hoeft niet op een dergelijke reis.

Why you’ll love this…

Enjoy a once in a lifetime experience as you explore the giant Abu Simbel Temples
Hear incredible stories and legends of Abu Simple Temples from an Egyptologist
Taste the flavours of a cuisine that is a unique mix of African and Middle Eastern

Important to know

Know in advance:

This program is customized for guests who booked a 7-night cruise on board Steigenberger Legacy, Iberotel Crown Empress, Jaz Crown Prince, Iberotel Crown Emperor, Jaz Jubilee or Steigenberger Minerva
The tour duration time is simply a guideline and is subject to change due to operational conditions
This tour is available in shared and private options

Remember to bring:

Casual outfit, hat, sunglasses, and sunscreen
Water
Cash money for personal expenses

Cancellation policy

Receive a 100% refund if you cancel up to 24 hours before the experience begins.

What’s included

Entrance fees
Lunch
Guided tour
Private transportation
Insurance

What’s not included

Drinks

Booking fee

Good news! No extra fees are applied to this booking.

Location

Meeting point:

Pickup is included from the reception of your Nile Cruise.

Provider

Travco Group for Tourism

What people say about this experience

4.3/5

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Based on 6 reviews

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TUI Musement Traveler
5 December 2025
5
United States of America
Long drive from Aswan but stunning statutes and temple.
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TUI Musement Traveler
30 November 2025
5
United States of America
Amazing tour to Abul Simbel, guide was very knowledgeable and had plenty of time to explore at leisure. This tour left Aswan at 7am which was for us a more civilised time of the day than the early morning departures and had the benefit of Abul Simbel temple being a lot quieter.
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TUI Musement Traveler
18 March 2025
5
United States of America
It was certainly worth visiting and one of the best places on our Nile visit. Our guide Mahmoud Esnawy was first class. His knowledge, explanation, and humour made the whole event magical. Without him we would not really understand the history or would have seen the details. He made the holiday!
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TUI Musement Traveler
16 March 2025
5
United States of America
The BEST trip we have ever taken anywhere in the world! 7-night Cruise on the Iberotel Crown Emperor, Luxor to Aswan, Nile river, Egypt. If you take any cruise, take this one! For all of us Egypt nerds, this was a phenomenal trip. The excursions were fantastic with our guide Ehab.
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TUI Musement Traveler
12 March 2025
5
United States of America
We had the trip in a private bus with air conditioning. The egyptologist was with us all the time and the explained our visit. We visited both temples. I was very impressed with the history and the location. It was like a time travel and to finish the picture we had a Nubian lunch.
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Inès
Travelled as a couple
12 December 2025
1
Belgium
Het was heel verwarrend. Wij boekten deze uitstap apart en deze werd dan ook in een andere vorm aangeboden op de boot. Qua logistiek is het makkelijker om deze met onze eigen groep en gids te volgen. In de brochure moet duidelijker staan dat deze trip wordt aangeboden ter plaatste. Ik vrees ook dat wij meer betaald hebben. Of de gids contact heeft opgenomen weet ik niet, alleszins heeft hij gefaciliteerd zodat we met hem mee mochten. Deze verwarring hoeft niet op een dergelijke reis.