Visiting Abu Simbel in Egypt for independent travellers

1. Is it safe to visit Abu Simbel?
2. How do I get to Abu Simbel?
3. How do you get from Abu Simbel to Cairo?
4. How far is Abu Simbel temple from Cairo?
5. Is it worth going to Abu Simbel?
6. How long does it take to fly from Aswan to Abu Simbel?
7. Why is Abu Simbel famous?
8. How long is the train ride from Luxor to Cairo?
9. How did they move Abu Simbel?
10. Is Abu Simbel still standing?
11. What year did they move Abu Simbel?
12. How far is Abu Simbel from Luxor?

Is it safe to visit Abu Simbel?

You will be safe around Abu Simbel, but do NOT drive anywhere in Egypt. It takes a long time to get to places, the roads are often poor and the driving is terrifying. You will be safe around Luxor and in the Red Sea resorts, but do not go anywhere outside the main tourist areas.

How do I get to Abu Simbel?

Abu Simbel – How to get there?

1. Two ways to get there. There are two ways to get to Abu Simbel. ...
2. Excursion to Abu Simbel by road. You can travel to Abu Simbel at any time between sunrise and sunset. ...
3. Excursion to Abu Simbel by air. A domestic flight from Aswan gets you there in approximately 30 minutes. ...
4. Stay overnight in Abu Simbel. ...
5. Lake Nasser Cruises.

How do you get from Abu Simbel to Cairo?

You can get to Abu Simbel direct from Cairo by air, but most get to Abu Simbel from Aswan, by plane or by road. ( Cairo to Aswan is boat or train normally).

How far is Abu Simbel temple from Cairo?

The distance between Cairo and Abu Simbel is 857 km. The road distance is 1115.2 km.

Is it worth going to Abu Simbel?

Travel times can be long (if you travel by land) or expensive (if you travel by air), so is it worth it? Absolutely! The temples of Abu Simbel are some of most impressive and unique temples you will see in Egypt, so it is well worth the visit.

How long does it take to fly from Aswan to Abu Simbel?

It takes about 45 minutes to fly from Aswan (ASW) to Abu Simbel (ABS).

Why is Abu Simbel famous?

The site of Abu Simbel is one of the most recognizable ancient sites in Egypt. For 3,000 years, it sat on the west bank of the Nile River, between the first and second cataracts of the Nile. Built in 1244 B.C., Abu Simbel contains two temples, carved into a mountainside. ...

How long is the train ride from Luxor to Cairo?

First class tickets range from 114EGP (US$7.50) to 202EGP (US$13) depending on the train. Travel time between Cairo and Luxor is supposed to be around 10.5 hours but is more typically around 12.

How did they move Abu Simbel?

So began a huge multinational effort to save Abu Simbel. The plan was to move the monuments completely away from the river — 65 meters higher and 200 meters back — onto an artificial hill. Inside the hill, a concrete dome would house the interior of the temple. The delicate work began in 1964.

Is Abu Simbel still standing?

The Abu Simbel complex, built over the course of 20 years in the 13th Century BC, is one of the most impressive still standing today. Alongside the larger Great Temple stands a smaller temple that honours Ramses' queen, Nefertari.

What year did they move Abu Simbel?

In 1964, one of the world's largest and most spectacular dismantling and reassembly projects was begun in Egypt. To rescue the ancient temples in Abu Simbel from the waters of the Nile, the temples had to be relocated.

How far is Abu Simbel from Luxor?

The distance between Luxor and Abu Simbel temples is 388 km. The road distance is 477.5 km.