Abu Simbel Temples, Egypt
What to see at Abu Simbel Temples and how to fit it into a Egypt trip.
Quick answer
Four 20-metre statues of Ramses II carved from a cliff face 3,200 years ago — and in 1968, an entire international engineering effort moved the whole temple 65 metres uphill to save it from the rising Nile.
Best season for Egypt: October – April. Recommended trip length: 8–10 Days.
About Abu Simbel Temples
Four 20-metre statues of Ramses II carved from a cliff face 3,200 years ago — and in 1968, an entire international engineering effort moved the whole temple 65 metres uphill to save it from the rising Nile. Twice a year the sun penetrates 60 metres into the mountain to illuminate the inner sanctuary. Engineering as mythology.
Abu Simbel Temples is one of 14 places we cover in Egypt, and falls on day 2 of our 5-day Egypt plan. A 5-day Egypt trip from Mumbai costs about ₹39,000 per person at budget stays with return flights.
More places to visit in Egypt
- Pyramids of Giza & Sphinx
- Luxor: Open-Air Museum of the Ancient World
- Nile Cruise: Luxor to Aswan
- Luxor & Valley of the Kings
- Khan el-Khalili Bazaar, Cairo
- Red Sea Diving & Snorkelling
- Egyptian Museum & Grand Egyptian Museum
- Dahab Blue Hole Diving
Questions about Abu Simbel Temples
What is Abu Simbel Temples?
Four 20-metre statues of Ramses II carved from a cliff face 3,200 years ago — and in 1968, an entire international engineering effort moved the whole temple 65 metres uphill to save it from the rising Nile. Twice a year the sun penetrates 60 metres into the mountain to illuminate the inner sanctuary. Engineering as mythology.
When is the best time to visit Abu Simbel Temples?
Egypt's best season is October – April, which is the best window for Abu Simbel Temples too.
How many days do I need in Egypt to include Abu Simbel Temples?
Trripah recommends 8–10 Days for Egypt. Abu Simbel Temples fits into a normal itinerary without extra days.
Can Trripah include Abu Simbel Temples in a Egypt package?
Yes. Tell us your dates and group and we add Abu Simbel Temples to a Egypt plan with flights, hotels and transfers, usually within 24 hours.