Abu Simbel Day Trip - Reviews

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7.80 / 10

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Jun / 06 / 2025

Nicolas Maximino Francisco

Palma De Mallorca, Spain

I travelled with friends

Muy bueno absolutamente todo, comenzando desde el chofer Yūsuf, luego nuestro guía Ismael que nos explicó todo muy práctico y de primer nivel y por último un agradecimiento especial a Mahmoud que nos preparó todo para que nuestro día sea maravilloso! Muchisimas gracias por todo y estaremos encantados de recomendarlos y volver a contratar otros tours por este bellísimo planeta. Un gran abrazo a todo el equipo!!! Translate this opinion into English.

Everything was absolutely fantastic, starting with our driver, Yusuf, then our guide, Ismael, who explained everything in a very practical and top-notch way. Finally, a special thanks to Mahmoud, who prepared everything for us to make our day wonderful! Thank you so much for everything, and we'd be happy to recommend you and book other tours around this beautiful planet again. A big hug to the whole team! Opinion translated. Show original.

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Jun / 18 / 2025

Asier Garcia Garcia

Huelva, Spain

I travelled with my partner

Horrible, la peor experiencia de mi vida, mi pareja y yo nos hemos pasado tanto miedo jamás, hemos temido por nuestra vida. Para empezar nos recogió un guía que no hablaba ni ingles ni español y no pudimos entender absolutamente nada. El conductor iba dormido y daba cabezadas invadiendo el carril contrario y tocando la calzada en numerosas ocasiones. Además iba a 150km h, cuando le recriminamos todo nos decía good y se reía. Tuvimos que hacerle parar varias veces por miedo a estamparnos

Horrible, the worst experience of my life. My partner and I have never been so scared, we feared for our lives. To start with, we were picked up by a guide who didn't speak English or Spanish, and we couldn't understand a thing. The driver was sleepy and nodding off, veering into the oncoming lane and touching the road numerous times. He was also going 150 km/h. When we complained about everything, he would say "good" and laugh. We had to stop him several times for fear of crashing into us.

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Sentimos que nuestro proveedor local no haya podido cumplir con el servicio reservado con la calidad habitual. Te pedimos disculpas por lo ocurrido, y te informamos que ya hemos tramitado una compensación acorde. Translate this opinion into English.

We regret that our local provider was unable to provide the reserved service with the usual quality. We apologize for what happened and inform you that we have already processed appropriate compensation. Opinion translated. Show original.

May / 01 / 2025

Laura

Madrid, Spain

I travelled with my partner

Un horror, 5 horas de trayecto, para que sólo nos dejarán 50 minutos de visita. Apenas explican nada, y el trayecto con muchas imprudencias. Eso sin contar con la mala organización. Vergonzoso. Otras personas del crucero han tenido 2 horas de tiempo para disfrutar. Hemos tirado el dinero

A terrible 5-hour trip, but they only gave us a 50-minute tour. They barely explained anything, and the trip was incredibly reckless. Not to mention the poor organization. Disgraceful. Other people on the cruise had two hours to enjoy themselves. We wasted our money.

I travelled with my partner

Nuestro equipo local se esfuerza por ofrecer la mejor experiencia posible a todos los participantes. Pedimos disculpas por cualquier falta de organización que se haya podido dar durante el recorrido. Hemos tomado nota de las impresiones con intención de mejorar, también en la organización del servicio. Translate this opinion into English.

Our local team strives to provide the best possible experience for all participants. We apologize for any organizational issues that may have occurred during the tour. We have taken note of your feedback and intend to improve, including our service organization. Opinion translated. Show original.

Apr / 28 / 2025

Mariangela

Italy

I travelled with my partner

Escursione da non perdere! Posto magico e guida locale simpaticissima. Translate this opinion into English.

Excursion not to be missed! Magical place and very friendly local guide. Opinion translated. Show original.

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Apr / 17 / 2025

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Dec / 16 / 2023

María ángeles

Spain

I travelled with teenagers

Nos recogieron a las 2 am. 3 h. De bus con baño, que a la vuelta no Pudimos usar. Vimos amanecer allí, es precioso. El guía correcto, el tiempo libre para disfrutar del sitio escaso, siempre sabe a poco, después de esta excursión teníamos otra con el crucero, los guías se coordinaron entre ellos muy bien, para que pudiéramos disfrutar de todo. A primera hora coincides con mucha gente pero 1:30h más tarde se queda vacío el sitio, si no tienes excursión después, haz esta + tarde. Translate this opinion into English.

They picked us up at 2 am. 3 hrs. A bus with a bathroom, which we couldn't use on the way back. We saw the sunrise there, it's beautiful. The right guide, the free time to enjoy the site is scarce, he always knows little, after this excursion we had another one with the cruise, the guides coordinated with each other very well, so that we could enjoy everything. First thing in the morning you meet a lot of people but 1:30h later the place is empty, if you don't have an excursion later, do this + afternoon. Opinion translated. Show original.

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Aug / 24 / 2023

Aitor Osiris

Spain

I travelled with my partner

La actividad no empezó del todo bien, ya que quedamos a la 2:15 de la madrugada y nos recogieron a las 2:40. Después el convoy en el que van todos los autobuses de Aswan a Abu Simbel retrasó su salida por motivos que desconocemos. El viaje de ida y vuelta se hace muy pesado la verdad, pero compensa con creces visitar Abu Simbel sin dudas. El guía que nos tocó con civitatis muy majo, Ahmed. Muy buenas explicaciones y muy cercano con todo el grupo. Ojalá lo hubiéramos tenido como guía general. Translate this opinion into English.

The activity did not start at all well, since we met at 2:15 in the morning and they picked us up at 2:40. Then the convoy in which all the buses from Aswan to Abu Simbel go delayed their departure for unknown reasons. The round trip is really heavy, but it is more than worth visiting Abu Simbel without a doubt. The guide who gave us very nice civitatis, Ahmed. Very good explanations and very close with the whole group. I wish we would have had it as a general guide. Opinion translated. Show original.

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Mar / 15 / 2025

Nathalie

France

I travelled by myself

Préparation compliquée : la prise en charge depuis l'hôtel mentionnée sur la réservation ne concerne pas l'île Éléphantine. Il faut donc rejoindre "la terre" par ses propres moyens en pleine nuit. Le guide donne des informations succintes et ne pénètre pas dans le temple où il y a tant de beautés à expliquer. Les horaires prévus ont été respectés.

I travelled by myself

Dans la description de l'activité, nous avons indiqué les points de ramassage pour certains endroits moins accessibles. Nous regrettons que cela n'ait pas pu être pris en compte à l'avance. D'autre part, les guides font de leur mieux pour donner un contenu complet, en essayant de répondre à toutes les attentes, et de rendre le service le plus enrichissant possible. Nous sommes désolés si vous avez eu un sentiment différent. Nous prenons note de vos commentaires et continuerons à nous améliorer à cet égard.

Oct / 15 / 2024

Cristina

Italy

I travelled with teenagers

Tutto bene, ma nonostante avessimo pagato per una guida italiana, nel pullman durante tutto il tragitto davano indicazioni solo in spagnolo. All'arrivo ad Abu Simbel invece abbiamo avuto la nostra guida in italiano. Inoltre, avevano consigliato di portarci i cestini per il pranzo, invece al ritorno non hanno fatto nessuna pausa e siamo ritornati al nostro albergo alle 13.30 quindi avremmo potuto tranquillamente mangiare in albergo.

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Feb / 13 / 2024

Jose Manuel

Spain

I travelled with my partner

Es muy recomendable hacer la visita Abul Simbel si pasáis por Aswan, aunque haya que madrugar a las 0200 para coger el bus desde el puerto. Nuestro guía fue Ibrahim y se agradece tener un guía tan profesional y afable, donde hemos aprendido sobre este lugar y su gente. Translate this opinion into English.

It is highly recommended to visit Abul Simbel if you pass through Aswan, although you have to get up early at 0200 to take the bus from the port. Our guide was Ibrahim and we are grateful to have such a professional and friendly guide, where we have learned about this place and its people. Opinion translated. Show original.

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Feb / 09 / 2024

Roberto

Munich, Germany

I travelled with friends

Muy bien organizada y fantastico nuestro guia Aiman. Habia leido varias malas opiniones de otras personas que no tenian tiempo casi de disfrutar de la actividad o de madrugones a las 2:00 AM... En nuestro caso, todo perfecto, salimos hacia Abu Simbel sobre las 08:30 AM y la vuelta sobre la 13:30. Nuestro guia nos explico la historia del templo durante el trayecto, casi al llegar y luego nos acompaño hasta la fachada y nuevamente nos explico mas detalles con fotografías. Todo muy bien. Translate this opinion into English.

Very well organized and our guide Aiman was fantastic. I had read several bad opinions from other people who hardly had time to enjoy the activity or got up early at 2:00 AM... In our case, everything was perfect, we left for Abu Simbel around 08:30 AM and returned. around 1:30 p.m. Our guide explained the history of the temple to us during the journey, almost upon arrival and then accompanied us to the facade and again explained more details to us with photographs. All very well. Opinion translated. Show original.

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Jan / 02 / 2024

Anonimo

Como, Italy

I travelled with my partner

A parte aver prenotato l’escursione alle 4 ed essere stati prelevati in hotel alle 2.30, devo dire che ne è valsa veramente la pena vedere i templi con il sorgere del sole. Consiglio comunque di cambiare l’orario di inizio del tour cosí che la gente non abbia sorprese poi.

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Dec / 28 / 2023

Aritz

Spain

I travelled with my partner

El lugar es espectacular, pero con la planificación tuvimos problemas. Teníamos hora y lugar de recogida para la ida, pero no para la vuelta. Nos dejaron en otro lugar (la entrada a Philae) sin avisar y tuvimos que cambiar el plan del día y volver por nuestra cuenta. Sobre el guía, sabíamos que las explicaciones iban a ser fuera y que no podían entrar, pero los 5 minutos de introducción en el bus y otros 5 fuera del templo nos parecieron insuficientes para un lugar como Abu Simbel

The place is spectacular, but we had problems with planning. We had a pick-up time and place for the outbound trip, but not for the return trip. They left us at another place (the entrance to Philae) without warning and we had to change the day's plan and return on our own. Regarding the guide, we knew that the explanations were going to be outside and that they could not enter, but the 5 minutes of introduction on the bus and another 5 outside the temple seemed insufficient for a place like Abu Simbel.

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Hemos podido comprobar que el autobús pasó por la parada utilizada a la ida, sin embargo, hemos podido confirmar que no bajásteis en esa parada, llegando a Philae con el resto del grupo que había reservado ese tour. Lamentamos cualquier malestar relacionado. Translate this opinion into English.

We have been able to verify that the bus passed through the stop used on the way out, however, we have been able to confirm that you did not get off at that stop, arriving in Philae with the rest of the group that had booked that tour. We apologize for any related inconvenience. Opinion translated. Show original.

Nov / 04 / 2023

Anonyme

France

I travelled with teenagers

La prise en charge était très bien organisée, le lieu superbe, et l'horaire de visite très bien pour voir le monument sous la lumière du lever. Seul bémol, le guide a rapidement présenté les deux temples, avant de disparaitre et nous ne l'avons plus revu.

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Aug / 17 / 2023

Marta

Barcelona, Spain

I travelled with friends

El transporte estuvo muy bien, nos vinieron a recoger a nuestro hotel y una vez acabada la excursión nos trajeron de vuelta. Nos brindaron atención y nos indicaron correctamente. Quizás hemos encontrado las explicaciones historicas un poco cortas, nos hubiera gustado identificar con mas detalle las figuras arquitectónicas con mas calma y, asimismo, escuchar las explicaciones que se vinculan con la arquitectura y su historia. Translate this opinion into English.

The transportation was very good, they came to pick us up at our hotel and once the excursion was over they brought us back. They gave us attention and indicated us correctly. Perhaps we have found the historical explanations a bit short, we would have liked to identify the architectural figures in more detail with more calm and, likewise, listen to the explanations that are linked to architecture and its history. Opinion translated. Show original.

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Jul / 22 / 2023

Jose Manuel

Motril, Spain

I travelled with teenagers

La actividad muy normal. No sabíamos cómo se llamaba nuestro guía. Nos recogieron, al bus, y una explicación de Abu Simbel de 10 minutos. Ahí se terminó su trabajo, una hora libre y de vuelta a bus. Nuestro guía nos pidió el número de habitación el día de antes, y no se si lo comunico al barco, porque no tuvimos bolsa de desayuno, como el resto de pasajeros. Muy regular.

Activity very normal. We didn't know our guide's name. They picked us up, the bus, and a 10-minute explanation of Abu Simbel. There his work was finished, an hour free and back to the bus. Our guide asked us for the room number the day before, and I don't know if I communicated it to the ship, because we didn't have a breakfast bag, like the rest of the passengers. Very regular.

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En esta actividad no se incluye ningún paquete de desayuno. Sentimos que la experiencia no haya estado a la altura de las expectativas. Translate this opinion into English.

No breakfast package is included in this activity. We are sorry that the experience did not live up to your expectations. Opinion translated. Show original.

Jun / 15 / 2023

Anonymous

Madrid, Spain

I travelled with friends

El destino es muuuuy bonito, pero son 4 horas de ida y otras 4 h de vuelta. Y encima paran en la mitad del camino que se hace más largo el viaje aún, cuando el autobús tenía baño. El guía no entra dentro contigo para explicarte las cosas, te las explica desde fuera con fotos y cartulinas.

The destination is sooo beautiful, but it takes 4 hours one way and another 4 hours back. And on top of that, they stop in the middle of the way, which makes the trip even longer, when the bus had a bathroom. The guide does not go inside with you to explain things to you, he explains them to you from the outside with photos and cardboard.

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La organización del tour suele hacer paradas que los participantes suelen agradecer, ya que ayudan a descansar para hacer la visita. Por otra parte, dependiendo de la normativa local, es posible que los guías no puedan acceder a todos los monumentos visitados, y por ello hacen las explicaciones desde fuera. Sentimos que la experiencia no cumpliese con tus expectativas. Translate this opinion into English.

The organization of the tour usually makes stops that the participants usually appreciate, since they help to rest for the visit. On the other hand, depending on local regulations, it is possible that the guides cannot access all the monuments visited, and for this reason they do the explanations from outside. We are sorry that the experience did not meet your expectations. Opinion translated. Show original.

May / 27 / 2023

Valentina

Verona, Italy

I travelled with my partner

Ovviamente la valutazione non è per i templi che sono meravigliosi, diciamo che la guida si è attenuta in maniera standard a spiegarci strettamente le cose necessarie. Durante tutto il viaggio di andata e ritorno ha messo le cuffie e ha riposato mentre noi curiosi guardavamo le poche cose incontrate nel tragitto senza poter chiedere cosa fosse questo o quello. Forse con le due escursioni precedenti siamo stati tanto fortunati.

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Le guide di solito lasciano il tempo al gruppo di riposare e di poter dosare i contenuti del tour, cercando sempre di rendere la visita piacevole e completa. Ci dispiace se l'esperienza non è stata all'altezza delle vostre aspettative. Prenderemo nota per migliorare il servizio. Ne prenderemo nota per evitare simili incidenti in futuro.

May / 27 / 2023

María Alejandra

Montevideo, Uruguay

I travelled with my partner

Los templos son maravillosos realmente vale la pena el paseo. Lo que no me parece acertado es que te hagan levantar a las 2 am para que te vayan a buscar y luego te hagan esperar una hora. Deberían tenerlo en cuenta ya que es un paseo muy cansador. Otro punto es que estaría bueno pensaran en estar un poco más de tiempo disfrutando los templos ya que una hora y media es muy poco para poder recorrerlos y apreciar su contenido. Para muchas personas es la única oportunidad de visitar un lugar así.

The temples are wonderful really worth the walk. What doesn't seem right to me is that they make you get up at 2 am so they can pick you up and then make you wait for an hour. They should take it into account since it is a very tiring walk. Another point is that it would be good if they thought about spending a little more time enjoying the temples since an hour and a half is very little to be able to visit them and appreciate their content. For many people it is the only opportunity to visit such a place.

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En nuestra web especificamos que el orden de las actividades pueden cambiar en función de varias circunstancias tales como el número de participantes, el estado del río, o el aforo de los distintos monumentos. Sentimos que no haya estado a la altura de lo esperado. Tomamos nota para evitar este tipo de incidencias en el futuro. Translate this opinion into English.

On our website we specify that the order of the activities may change depending on various circumstances such as the number of participants, the state of the river, or the capacity of the different monuments. We are sorry that it has not lived up to expectations. We take note to avoid this type of incident in the future. Opinion translated. Show original.

Apr / 07 / 2023

Julián Alberto

Spain

I travelled with friends

En general fue muy bien. El guía Ibrahim muy divertido y bien conocedor de Abu Simbel. La única pega que le pongo a la Excursión es el inicio, ya que tuvimos que esperar algo más para que no asignarán el grupo. En general la recomiendo principalmente por la visita obligada al lugar. Translate this opinion into English.

In general it was very good. The guide Ibrahim very funny and well knowledgable about Abu Simbel. The only drawback that I put to the Excursion is the beginning, since we had to wait a little longer so that they will not assign the group. In general, I recommend it mainly for the obligatory visit to the place. Opinion translated. Show original.

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