The temples of Ramses II and Hathor at Abu Simbel are impressive inside and out, and well worth a visit, and I'd recommend staying in Abu Simbel overnight so that you can visit the temples at dawn, which is the best light to photograph them in and/or in the late afternoon after the coach parties have all gone and before... more

We went here at the hottest time of the year so that took away from it also our 3:00 am flight arrived late so our guide had to rush us. All in all it is worth doing but be prepared for a long day. more

There were so many wonderful and awesome sights in Egypt, that the title of this review must sound pretty bold. We had done a Nile cruise to get down to Aswan. I knew before I left home that I wanted to see Abu Simbel and would pay for this optional excursion. Most of the temples we had visited along the... more

I agree 100% with other reviewers. The King Ramses II temple and Queen Nefertari Temples at Abu Simbel are the most magnificent and memorable temples that you shall see while in Egypt and should not be missed. You have to see them to appreciate the size and the architectural genius of carving them from the mountains. It is nearly as... more

One of the best moments of mankind! Absolutely stunning, especially taking into account the enormous effort of transporting it piece by piece and the amazing restoration work. Also, the way to Abu Simbel is a unique experience. Try to hire a car and a driver instead of riding a bus; it will be much more comfortable and you'll have at... more

I agree w/the previous posting - thought I was suffering from "pharoah's phatigue" after a two week 'run" thru Egypt on an Eclipse Tour. This site was our last and well worth it. The 2:30 wake up call, 4am convoy thru the "Mars-like" landscape of Abu Simbel was worth every last bit of sleep deprivation. You do need to arrive... more

I thought I might be "templed out" after the Valley of the Kings, Edfu, Luxor and Karnak but nothing is as amazing as Abu Simbel. The site is close to the Sudanese border, so be warned, it is a three-hour each way journey by coach from Aswan, and most leave at 4.00am to get there by 7.00. This is not... more

飛行機で左側の座席に座るとアブシンベル空港に降りる際に上空からのアブシンベル神殿を見ることが出来ます。上空からの景色もな... more

とにかく「すごい」の一言。正面のラムセス2世の巨大な坐像４体に圧倒され、一歩中に入って、大列柱室のラムセス2世の8体の立... more