Skip the 4AM Abu Simbel Rush

Everyone tells you Abu Simbel tours leave at 4AM from Aswan. What they don't mention? You'll be herded onto buses with 200 other bleary-eyed tourists, all arriving at the same time for the same "sunrise photos." Here's what actually works: afternoon departures exist, but tour operators don't advertise them. Ask your hotel directly about 2PM tours that arrive for sunset. The temples look incredible in golden light, crowds thin out by 4PM, and you'll actually have space to absorb what you're seeing. The catch? Fewer operators run these tours, so book 2-3 days ahead. But trading a 4AM wake-up call for empty temples and better lighting? Worth the extra planning. Sometimes the best travel hack is just asking for what everyone assumes doesn't exist. #Travel #TravelTipsThatStick #EgyptTravel