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What to do and see in Abu Simbel, Nile River Valley: The Best Things to do
Abu Simbel is a charming, compact town—it's navigable by foot and makes an easy daytrip from Aswan. However, the town's main attractions, the Temple of Ramses II and Nefertari's Temple of Hathor, were almost lost to the rising waters of Lake Nasser in the 1960s. Fortunately, UNESCO stepped in and saved them, preserving the intricate carvings inside both structures. After exploring the temple interiors, take in stunning views over the lake and desert. (Editor's note: Our list was compiled before political unrest prompted many countries to issue travel warnings for Egypt. If you're currently planning a trip to Egypt, please consider the risks and monitor your government's travel alerts.)
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1. Abu Simbel Temple Complex
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5.0 based on 3,454 reviews
Reviewed By Traveller314 - Edmonton, Canada
The two temples at Abu Simbel are just so spectacular enough on their own, both inside and out, that it's easy to overlook the incredible engineering achievement that it took to save them from being destroyed by the rising waters of Lake Nasser. This place was one of the highlights of our two-week tour across Egypt and worth the 3 hour drive from Aswan. Highly recommended.
2. Temple of Wadi El-Sebua
3. Sound and Light Show - Abu Simbel
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4.5 based on 289 reviews
The Sound and Light show at Abu Simbel will transport you to the time of the pharaohs. Enchanting you with melodious music, and bringing the ancient world to life around you, the show includes projections onto the temples showing how they once looked. The program is presented in a number of languages with the provision of ear pieces. It is an experience not to be missed, one that will make your visit to Abu Simbel the memory of a lifetime.
Reviewed By MarinKeith - Novato, United States
The sound and light show at the Abu Simbel temples is excellent. The 30-40 minute show is projected into the temples themselves and is both informative and entertaining. I highly recommend incorporating this experience into your visit!
4. Aladin Tours
From the first day we've established Aladin tours in 2002 our goal and commitment is to give our guest a unique local experience with a personal touch service, we've lived in Egypt and traveled around the middle east and Africa to bring you the best experience out of our region.
5. 【Comfortable ride】Private airport transfer in Abu Simbel
We are a Japanese company. We have 24 hours emergency contact, so please feel free to contact us when you have any problems. (WhatsApp, WeChat, LINE, Viber Kakao, Zalo) We are waiting for your reservation. Please make a nice trip !!! SmartRyde team
6. Nile Cruise
Our philosophy is a simple one to offer you the best travel experience possible. Our trips are individually crafted around your tastes and interests by genuine experts who’ve either lived in or traveled to their specialist destination many times. what it means to travel with us , and why we’re so passionate about creating authentic travel experiences
7. Ramasside Day Tours
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5.0 based on 12 reviews
