Beach near Abu Simbel, Egypt

Abu Simbel Travel Guide

Egypt

Abu Simbel is a small town in southern Egypt, with a population of around 5,000. It sits in the country’s far south, in a hot, dry part of the region.

Travellers arriving by air use Abu Simbel Airport, which serves the town. Abu Simbel is not a beach destination, and there are no notable named beaches within 40 kilometres.

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Local time

5,000

Population

2,630 miles away

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Pays in EGP

Plug type Type C & Type F (UK adapter needed)

Emergency 122

Dial code +20

Tipping: Tipping is customary in Egypt for various services. While not mandatory, it is greatly appreciated and expected, especially in the tourism industry. Small change is often given for minor services. Consider tipping in Egyptian Pounds (EGP) for convenience.

Best time to visit Abu Simbel

Jan

23°0

Feb

24°0

Mar

30°0

Apr

34°0

May

38°0

Jun

41°0

Jul

42°0

Aug

41°0

Sep

39°0

Oct

36°0

Nov

30°0

Dec

25°0

Average daily maximums with rainy days per month, from the last three years of weather history.

Things to do in Abu Simbel

  1. อะบูซิมเบล

    historic site

    3.8 km

  2. Museo al Aire Libre de Nubia y Asuán

    museum

    3.8 km

  3. Great Temple of Ramses II

    monument

    3.8 km

  4. Nefertari Temple معبد نفرتاري

    hindu place of worship

    3.8 km

  5. 阿布辛拜勒神廟

    historic site

    3.8 km

  6. معابد أبو سمبل

    historic site

    3.7 km

  7. Abu Simbel

    historic site

    2.6 km

  8. Nefertari Temple

    historic site

    2.4 km

Getting there

Abu Simbel Airport · 0 km

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