Everything to sort out before you go: what the ticket costs and covers, how to get there from Aswan, Luxor or Cairo, when to go and what you will see.
Abu Simbel Tickets 2026: Prices, Students & How to Buy2026 prices, what one ticket covers, cards only, and which tours include itRead the guide →
Aswan to Abu Simbel 2026: Road, Flight, Bus or TourRoad, flight, bus or tour: times, checkpoints and what each costsRead the guide →
Abu Simbel Temples 2026: What You See & Is It Worth ItTwo temples, the 1960s rescue and what you actually see insideRead the guide →
Best Time to Visit Abu Simbel 2026: Months, Hours & CrowdsHeat by month, opening hours, crowds through the day, how long to stay, a night in the village and the evening show.Read the guide →
Abu Simbel Sun Festival 2027: Dates, Tickets & TipsThe solar alignment on 22 February and 22 October: what you see, the next date, the ticket and how to get there in time.Read the guide →
Abu Simbel from Luxor or Cairo 2026: Road, Air or CruiseDistances, the long day from Luxor, flying in from Cairo, the Nile cruise and whether to base yourself in Aswan.Read the guide →Tours
The three bookings most people choose between. Every trip has its own page with what it includes and what guests say.
Ticket included
★ 4.510 hoursFree cancellationA shared day from Aswan with the entry ticket and an English-speaking guide already in the price. Hotel pickup, the drive south and a guided visit of both temples.
Most booked
★ 4.510 hoursFree cancellationThe classic early run south from Aswan by air-conditioned van, with hotel pickup and both temples at the end of the road. Add the entry ticket and a guide when you book.
Private
★ 4.510 hoursFree cancellationYour own car, driver and English-speaking guide for the whole day, with the entry ticket included. You set the pace at the two temples and stop when you want.