Very difficult to imagine how workers built such a gigantic structure when no machinery was available. Abu Simbel temple is a must visit.

If you are visiting Egypt and are fascinated by history, Abu Simbel should be on your list. It is farthest from Cairo, almost near Sudan border, but Air Egypt will take you there for a quick half day visit if that's all the time you...More

If you exchanged any money in Egypt you would know this famous temple as it is printed on the 1 Pound , it's a long trip to get to there ,but I promise you it's worth it

Abu Simbel was an incredibly impressive structure that has been wonderfully maintained. Both the exterior and interior of this temple are fantastic to behold, and definitely worth the trip. It's also worth getting up early to arrive in time for the temple's opening - this...More

Absolutely amazing experience!! You get a powerful feeling here that cant be explained. MyOdysseyTours did an amazing job arranging our entire 7 day trip. Although this is a full day thing due to the long 3.5hr drive from Aswan, it was well worth it. I...More

Abu Simbel is quite simply the best site to visit in Egypt and we should know because we just spent 3 weeks visiting them all! We flew from Aswan - it is worth it!!! Due to the lack of tourism in Egypt (why??? we were...More

You Travel on behalf of Broadway Travel charged us £85 each for a 10 1/2 our round trip by coach for a 45 minute unguided tour that cost £1.50 to get in. You would be better getting a cab, a lot cheaper and quicker. Because...More

I was slightly offput by the early morning start to get to Abu Simbel from Aswan, but if anyone is in any doubt - please do it, you will not regret it. we have done various trips and seen temples in Egypt but this has...More

Abu Simbel is amazing, my daughter said this should have been the first temple. If it was the first the rest would have been a disappointment, as the size alone is just amazing. The drive through the desert went rather fast we started very early...More

All I can say is WOW> This was my favorite place in Egypt. The Temples have little side rooms that you can walk in. Beware of bats though!