Cheap Hotels in Abu Simbel, Egypt

A rental car is the best means to explore Abu Simbel, but driving around Abu Simbel can be quite a task especially if you are visiting the city for the first time. To help you avoid unnecessary hassle, below are some tips on getting around the city:

The speed limit within the city is 45 miles/hour.

Abu Simbel Airport offers a safe and secure parking facility. You can also park your car in the hotel parking in many Abu Simbel hotels, specially in the ones around the airport.

In Abu Simbel, the rush hours correspond to convoy timings of the famous Abu Simbel temples. Rush hours peak from 7:00 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. especially on the roads from downtown to the temples.

Aswan, located about 425 miles south of Cairo is a smaller, quieter yet deeply cultural city. Visit Aswan if you want to get a taste of a laid back Egyptian city through its many museums and historical monuments such as the Unfinished Obelisk carved out of bedrock, Fatimid Cemetery, a remnant of the glorious Fatimid empire and Tombs of the Nobles. Its location on the Nile, furthers its appeal. You can also visit the Aswan Botanical Gardens and Elephantine Island: Nubian Villages & Aswan Museum.

Cairo, the capital of Egypt is a modern city which reflects its medieval Islamic roots in every facet. Take a walk down the history lane while visiting the famous Pyramids of Giza, the Christian community of Old Cairo and Saqqara Pyramid Complex among many more attractions. The city also offers a lot in terms of music, catch a Sufi evening or a jazz show at this beautiful city that is popularly known as "Paris on the Nile".