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Abu Simbel

Abu Simbel is a town in Aswan district, Egypt of about 5,000 people. Within 50 km by road there are 20 places to visit: 10 forts & heritage, 1 hill stations & viewpoints and 3 temples. The must-see places are Abu Simbel Temples, Qasr Ibrim and Buhen.

22.3457° N, 31.6162° EPop. 5,000

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Within 30 km20 places
Within 50 km20
Must-see5
Notable22
Best timeOctober to February

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The 3 places worth the trip

Abu Simbel Temples, heritage site near Abu Simbel
Must-see

Abu Simbel Temples

Heritage site · 2 km

Qasr Ibrim, heritage site near Abu Simbel
Must-see

Qasr Ibrim

Heritage site · 64 km

Buhen, heritage site near Abu Simbel
Must-see

Buhen

Heritage site · 73 km · Northern State

Places near Abu Simbel by type

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One day from Abu Simbel

5 stops, one loop, back by 4:44 pm

79 km on the road, in driving order so you don’t double back. Times assume an 8 am start and typical visit lengths.

  1. Leave Abu Simbel
  2. Abu Hodaheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  3. Ballanaheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  4. Qustulheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  5. Arminnatemple · 45 min
  6. Tamitheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  7. Back in Abu Simbel
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Abu Simbel?

Abu Simbel Temples (heritage site, about 2 km), Great Temple (temple, about 2 km), Ramesses II (attraction, about 2 km), Nefertari's Temple of Hathor (temple, about 2 km), Temple of Amun Ra (heritage site, about 3 km), Abu Hoda (heritage site, about 6 km).

How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Abu Simbel?

20 places on Spotwander: 10 forts & heritage, 1 attraction, 1 viewpoint, 3 temples, 3 mosques & dargahs.

Which is the nearest fort to Abu Simbel?

Abu Simbel Temples, about 2 km by road; أبو سمبل (2 km) is next.

Which is the nearest viewpoint to Abu Simbel?

Gebel Adda, about 7 km by road; وادي الصحابة (56 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Abu Simbel?

Start in Abu Simbel, visit Abu Hoda, then Ballana, then Qustul, then Arminna, then Tamit, and drive back — about 79 km by road in all.