Abu Simbel Temples

It was amazing to witness this magnificent site, It’s a very unique place and shows what humanity can do if they work together. The Ancient Egyptians did a fantastic job carving it in the mountain those colossal statues of King Ramses II, it’s just amazing, And in the modern era when all nations worked together to save it from being submerged in water….It is a fantastic job.

With massive statues of Ramses II enthroned on the temples exterior and the intricate hieroglyphs that cover it's interiors, the Abu Simbel temples are some of the best that you'll find in Egypt. Situated beside Lake Nasser, you'll also be treated to stunning views and breezy winds that offer a respite against the blazing sun. Although the temple had been moved from its original spot to facilitate the construction of a dam along the River Nile, traces of the moves are hard to find, which stands testament to the amazing job that was previously done. To make the visit meaningful, definitely hire a guide as it'll be eye-opening to dissect the meaning behind the hieroglyphs and the symbols present on the statues to unlock a vivid picture of Ramses II and the broader beliefs of the Ancient Egyptians

One of my favorite archaeological sites to visit in Egypt. It is a real treasure with an incredible old and recent history to go along with it. It's incredible to see the layers of history over time. From the time you turn the corner to see the magnificent statues to entering into its many chambers one can sense a lot of history. Even the 1800s graffiti that is carved into some sections inside the entrance, it is a glimpse into the past. I can only imagine what it would have been like to discover this in the early 1800s as it was uncovered after thousands of years.

We did a day trip from Aswan, which was a total of 6,5 hours driving. Very long but definitely worth the time in the car. We found a private taxi that drove us there for 75€. This meant we could decide ourselves the time to leave (classic tours leave at 4am). The place itself is stunning with the lake in front of it. You need approx 1,5 to 2 hours to appreciate it.

Abu Simbel temples is one of the great stops of a riverboat cruise! It is a very massive ornate carved structure that is just unbelievable! It's amazing how they built the statues so big and move them! It was a very great time at this stop and the whole complex is just a very beautiful!

This place is amazing. Sunny, beautiful and a beautiful historical architecture to check out. However, it is best visited with a guide or someone who knows history really well to explain to you how and why everything was built. Other than that, you'd be there for the photos. Your guide can also arrange for a felucca to take you for 30 mins in front of the temple, which is a refreshing view.

Breathtaking piece of history, we have to travel 3 and half hours to travel from Aswan but it is a great place. Full of history and great views.

Amazing! Wish I know how to read hieroglyphics before I visited. Must be some fascinating stories... But too crowded. The date is 16 Jan 2025. So many people. Though it is end of winter and windy outside, it is warm and gets hotter when you stay in the temple longer. If you want a more fun visit to the temple, I would recommend bring along a hieroglyphics guide. The journey here from Aswan was 4 hours started at 4.30am