About Abu Simbel
Abu Simbel is the pair of colossal rock-cut temples built by Ramses II in the thirteenth century BC at the southern frontier of the New Kingdom — the four 20-metre seated statues of the pharaoh stand guard at the Great Temple façade. Both temples were cut into blocks and reassembled 65 metres higher up the cliff in the 1960s when the Aswan High Dam created Lake Nasser. The site is reached by an optional dawn flight or coach convoy from Aswan.
River cruise ships that call at Abu Simbel
14 vessels from 6 operators include Abu Simbel in their published itineraries:
Itineraries that include Abu Simbel
- Wonders of Egypt & the Nile
Operators serving Abu Simbel
Viking River Cruises
Scandinavian-styled Longships exploring Europe's great waterways.
AmaWaterways
Boutique river ships with twin balconies and onboard bicycles.
Emerald Cruises
Star-Ships with an indoor pool that converts to a cinema.
Uniworld Boutique River Cruises
Floating boutique hotels with hand-curated antiques.
Aqua Expeditions
Luxury small-ship river cruising in the Mekong, Amazon and beyond.
Sanctuary Retreats
Boutique river cruising on the Nile, Yangtze and Irrawaddy.