Abu Simbel Temple Complex (Aswan) — Great Temple of Ramesses II + Nefertari Temple (Entry Ticket)

Abu Simbel is one of Egypt’s most iconic temple sites in Nubia: the Great Temple of Ramesses II with its colossal seated statues, plus the Small Temple dedicated to Hathor and Queen Nefertari. It’s a straightforward paid-entry archaeological site — self-guided once inside, with big “wow” moments from the façade and the interior halls.

• General entry to the Abu Simbel Temple Complex (Great Temple + Small Temple visitor areas).

• Perfect for: first-timers in Egypt, history lovers, photographers.
• Expect heat and lots of walking (mostly easy, but sunny).

• Enter the site, explore the Great Temple façade + interior halls, then walk over to the Small Temple and do the same.
• Take your time for photos and carvings — it’s detail-heavy.

• Tickets / price (official, foreigners adult): EGP 750 (foreign student: EGP 375).
• Opening hours (official): daily 6:00 AM — 5:00 PM.
• Note (official): during the solar alignment event (Feb 22 & Oct 22), ticket prices are higher than standard.

• This is a full “bucket list” site — many visitors do it as a day trip from Aswan.
• Typical visit time: 1.5—2.5 hours on-site (excluding travel).

Abu Simbel is the heavy-hitter: two rock-cut temples, insane scale, paid entry, and the official foreign adult ticket is EGP 750.