Abu Simbel Tours: The 15 Best Trips from Aswan

1.4-Days Nile Cruise From Aswan To Luxor including Abu Simbel and Hot Air Balloon

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3,142 reviews · from $349Our pick

Sail from Aswan to Luxor aboard a three-night Nile cruise with guided visits to Philae, Abu Simbel, Kom Ombo, Edfu, Luxor Temple, Karnak, and the Valley of the Kings. The tour includes a hot-air balloon flight over Luxor, transfers, meals, and an English-speaking Egyptologist. Guides such as Mohamed Gobran and Saber are often praised for clear explanations and attentive care.

“Our guide mohamed gobran was the key for this beautiful experience. We is very attencive and really wants for us to be without any doubs. Our Group was very smal What is was great for the explanation. We are studants and didn’t have our studant card and we help us to buy the tickets with the discount! Overall it was a great experience. The hot air ballon was cancelled. The cruise it is ok and the food is Good”

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2.Abu Simbel Temple Day Trip with Hotel Pickup

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 2,807 reviews · 10 hours · from $70

Travel from Aswan to Abu Simbel by air-conditioned group vehicle, then explore the monumental temples of Ramesses II and Nefertari. Choose transport only or add entry and a guide. Guides including Waleed Adnan, Ahmed Abdelwahab, Mido, and Mostafa are praised for clear explanations, humor, and helpful care throughout the long day.

“Mustafa wasgreat guide he explained all things ,I will recommend for solo the people,he is thebest in all thelife”

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3.4-Day 3-Night Nile Cruise from Aswan to Luxor&Abu Simbel+Balloon

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2,023 reviews · from $340

You’ll cruise from Aswan to Luxor aboard a five-star Nile boat, with Egyptologist guides such as Mohamed Abdo, Hady, Mido, and Mostafa. The plan covers Philae, Abu Simbel, Kom Ombo, Edfu, Karnak, Luxor Temple, and the Valley of the Kings, plus a hot-air balloon flight over Luxor’s West Bank. Expect early starts and separate entrance fees.

“This cruise was way above my expectations in every aspect. I was a bit suspicious about the number of positive reviews but now I understand why. Even before starting the cruise the support was great. We faced three delays and reschedules from our flight operator and each time Hany, the person in contact at the tour operator, was very flexible and adaptive to our program. The ship was in a great condition. The room could be a bit bigger but still there was enough space to move around and the windows and deck allowed us to have the best sunset views. But the best part was our guide, Mohamed Abdo…”

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4.4-Day 3-Night Nile Cruise from Aswan to Luxor including Abu Simbel, Air Balloon

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 612 reviews · from $329

Cruise three nights from Aswan to Luxor aboard a Nile ship, with visits to Philae, Abu Simbel, Kom Ombo, Edfu, Luxor, Karnak, and the Valley of the Kings. A guide such as Mohamed Gobran, Mahmoud, or Ahmed Shawky Ali may lead your group. Meals, transfers, horse carriage transport, and a sunrise balloon flight are included, but entrance fees and drinks cost extra.

“Everything was taken care of :) Our guide Mohamed Gobran was very helpful and explained everything clearly (from all the itineraries and money things to the Egyptian history). We felt super safe. The itinerary is packed with a lot of amazing places to see. Food on the boat is great (buffet style), but remember that the times can vary depending on the itinerary of the day. We had a lot of fun and would recommend this cruise!”

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5.Abu Simbel Temple Private Guided Day Trip with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 546 reviews · 15 hours · from $148

Travel from Luxor to Abu Simbel in a private air-conditioned car, meet a local guide such as Mustafa or Ahmed Achraf, tour the temples, eat lunch in Aswan, and return the same day. Expect an early start, roughly 10 to 12 hours on the road, and about two hours at the monument.

“Mou (aka Mahmoud Haggag) was truly the best Egyptologist we could’ve hope for! Very detailed and precise explanations on all the sites we visited. The visit includes all the main points on interest of Luxor and its whereabouts. Get ready for a long but very satisfying day! Thank you Mou”

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6.4-Days Nile Cruise From Aswan To Luxor including Abu Simbel and Hot Air Balloon

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 509 reviews · from $320

Cruise from Aswan to Luxor aboard a full-board ship, with an Egyptologist guide, Abu Simbel by road, Philae, Kom Ombo, Edfu, Luxor Temple, the Valley of the Kings, and a sunrise balloon ride. Guides such as Mahmoud, Mohamed Gobran, and Ahmed Shawky Ali have earned strong praise for clear explanations and careful planning.

“Experience was overall very well, Mohamed Gobran was a very knowledgeable and understanding guide who showed us amazing sights. Staff on the ship were very friendly also.”

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7.Private Day Tour to Abu Simbel Temples from Aswan

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 507 reviews · from $53

Travel from Aswan to Abu Simbel in a private air-conditioned car, with hotel or cruise-ship pickup, bottled water, and about three hours at the temples. Add entrance fees, a local guide, or lunch depending on your chosen option. Guides such as Hani have provided detailed explanations, while drivers including Mahmoud and Mohammed are praised for safe, friendly service.

“Abu Simbel is a must see while in Egypt. Our driver was friendly though didn’t speak English well. He picked us up from the hotel lobby and brought us back at night. The drive however is very long, around 3.5 hours each way. Overall it was a ten hour day, so be prepared! FRead more”

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8.4 Days Nile Cruise from Aswan to Luxor including Abu Simbel and Hot Air Balloon

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 356 reviews · from $329

Cruise from Aswan to Luxor aboard a 5-star boat, with Philae, Abu Simbel, Kom Ombo, Edfu, Luxor, Karnak, and the Valley of the Kings. You also get a horse-drawn carriage ride and a sunrise balloon flight. Guides such as Khaled El Saady, Mina, Aida, and Meena have earned strong praise for clear, lively explanations.

“Nile cruise is worth experiencing because of the beautiful Nile itself and the amazing historic sites. Especially Mina and Micheal were really professional guides, who always make short and essential explanations in an interesting and enjoyable way. But the food in the cruise can be improved, especially the lunch’s.”

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9.Abu Simbel Day Tour with Private Guide and Car

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 342 reviews · 10 hours · from $95

Travel from Aswan to Abu Simbel in a private air-conditioned car, meet your English-speaking guide at the temple, and explore the Great Temple and nearby Nefertari complex. Guides such as Mohammed, Medo, and Emad explain the carvings, then give you time to look around at your own pace. Expect a long desert road, flexible pickup times, and a 10-hour day.

“Car Travel was perfection. The guide was not clear and preferred selling services than giving explanations”

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10.Abu Simbel Group Tour with Guide and Entrance Fees

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 337 reviews · 10 hours · from $65

Travel from Aswan to Abu Simbel in an air-conditioned vehicle, with hotel pickup, entry fees, and a guide included. See the colossal temples of Ramses II and Nefertari, learn how they were moved in the 1960s, and return to Aswan the same day. Guides include Ahmed Achraf, Mido, Waleed Adnan, and others.

“Ahmed Achraf was very knowledgeable and friendly we had a great tour with him and would highly recommend doing a tour with him. Andrew was our driver and gave us some knowledge and history about aswan and Abu Simbel on the drive down.”

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11.4-Day 3-Night Nile Cruise from Aswan to Luxor With Balloon and Abu Simbel

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 327 reviews · from $311

Spend three nights aboard a 5-star Nile cruise from Aswan to Luxor, with Egyptologist-led visits to Philae, Abu Simbel, Kom Ombo, Edfu, Karnak, and the Valley of the Kings. The package includes meals, transfers, a 35 to 45-minute balloon flight, and small-group touring, with guides such as Ahmed Shawky Ali and Mohamed Gobran assigned on some departures.

“A Nile Cruise Adventure with the Legendary Mohamed Gobran Let me tell you, this wasn’t just a 4-day, 3-night cruise; it was a beautiful journey, and the crown jewel of it all was the one and only Mohamed Gobran, the best Egyptian tour guidRead more”

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12.4-Days Nile Cruise Aswan&Luxor,Hot Air Balloon&Abu Simbel.Hot deal

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 322 reviews · from $524

This four-day private tour links Aswan and Luxor by Nile cruise, with Abu Simbel, Philae, Kom Ombo, Edfu, Karnak, and the Valley of the Kings. You also rise before dawn for a Luxor hot-air balloon ride. Guides such as Zakaria, Mohamed Wafa, and Ahamad have earned strong praise, but cruise quality can vary, so confirm the ship before booking.

“This was a mixed bag for us. I have zero complaints about the boat itself, it was very nice and clean, the room was comfortable, the service top notch from everyone at the front desk to the room stewards and restaurant staff. However, I'Read more”

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13.4 Days Nile Cruise Luxor Abu Simbel & Air Balloon

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 310 reviews · 4 days · from $450

Travel from Aswan to Luxor aboard a three-night Nile cruise with an Egyptologist guide such as Mohamed Gobran, Mahmoud, or Ahmed Shawky Ali. You’ll visit Abu Simbel, Philae, Kom Ombo, Edfu, Karnak, Luxor Temple, and the Valley of the Kings, plus take a 30 to 45-minute balloon flight over Luxor, weather permitting.

“One of my favorite tours I’ve ever taken. Our guide Mahmoud was incredible. His energy made everything easy, fun, and educational. Highly recommend!”

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14.Full Day tour to Abu simbel temples from aswan

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 309 reviews · from $24

Travel from Aswan to Abu Simbel in an air-conditioned minibus, with hotel or cruise pickup, a capped group of up to 15, and about two hours at the temples. You can visit independently or add a guide such as Ahmed. The $24 price excludes entrance fees, but includes transport, a driver, water, and return service.

“New and comfortable bus, nice crew! Easy communication. Smooth pickup and drop off. Very good experience to Abu Simbel temple!”

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15.4-Day Nile Cruise sails Aswan to Luxor&Abu Simbel.Hot air Balloon

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 247 reviews · from $306

Spend three nights aboard a Nile cruise from Aswan to Luxor, with guided visits to Philae, Abu Simbel, Kom Ombo, Edfu, Karnak, Luxor Temple, and the Valley of the Kings. English-speaking guides may include Michael, Khaled, or Talaat Abdo. An optional hot-air balloon flight is available in Luxor.

“Talaat Abdo is an awesome tour guide. Very knowledgeable and experienced. Love the whole tour. I will definitely recommend Talaat to anyone who is interested in Nile Cruise.”

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