Discover the grandeur of this ancient treasure perched on the shores of Lake Nasser. In an epic feat of engineering, Ramses II’s temples were relocated and reassembled to save them from flooding during the construction of the AswanDam – a testament to ancient ingenuity and modern dedication.
"Visit Abu Simbel’s temples at night for a truly magical experience. The Sound and Light show transports you back in time, highlighting the rich history and stunning beauty of these ancient marvels."
Visit Abu Simbel on these cruises:
EgyptLake Nasser & the Nile
This very special tour of ancient Egypt starts in Cairo, in the shadow of the pyramids, takes to the river for Nile-side temples and tombs of the pharaohs in Luxor, and cruises Lake Nasser to barely known and rarely visited treasures
The Original Nile by Royal Steamer
Aboard the royal steamer SS Misr, this fabulous cruise takes you to Egypt’s most famous and almost forgotten sites, from Cairo’s Sphinx to the ‘living museum’ of Luxor, and Aswan’s High Dam