The highlight of this excursion is crossing the Nile in a boat and being greeted by sights of the floodlit Philae Temple silhouetted against the rocks and surrounding water.
It is a lovely experience, but be warned it is a popular excursion and as a result boats can be crowded.
In the winter there are two shows at 6.45pm and 7.45pm. In summer the times change to 7.00pm and 8.00pm. The duration of the excursion is approximately two hours.
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These activities are designed to give you the most authentic experiences around where you're staying. We work with local guides, who use their knowledge and often a resident's eye to show you the main sights and more out-of-the-way attractions. Our specialists can suggest tours and activities that will introduce you to the local ways of life.
Abu Simbel tour, Egypt
The great Sun Temple of Abu Simbel epitomizes the monumentalism of the New Kingdom during its imperial heyday, when Ramses II waged colonial wars from the Bekaa Valley in Lebanon to the Fourth Cataract.
Philae Temple Excursion
Take a short boat ride before disembarking into a colonnaded courtyard, which will lead you into Philae Temple itself, flanked by wonderfully carved pylons.
You can enjoy this activity as part of the suggested tours below, or we can weave it into a trip shaped entirely around you.
