- Historic
- 10 hours
- Accessibiliy
- Private
- aswan
- Tour guide
Description
Overview
See the ancient marvel of Abu Simbel on a private day trip from Aswan. Journey southward by private, air-conditioned vehicle as your personal guide shares tales of the 3,400-year-old complex, a masterwork of ancient Egyptian engineering beside Lake Nasser. Awe at the two temples, graced by colossi of Ramses II and his wife Nefertari, and tour the Great Temple’s statue-lined halls and battle reliefs. While you explore, hear the incredible story of the temples’ 1960s relocation to protect them from flooding after the building of the Aswan High Dam.
What's include
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Private, air-conditioned transportation
- Snacks
Highlights
Private day trip by road from Aswan to Abu Simbel, with private air-conditioned transport Venture south to the cliff-cut UNESCO-listed complex, overlooking Lake Nasser Learn about the history of the two temples, built by Ramses II in the 13th century BC Ogle the gigantic colossi of Ramses II and Nefertari at the temple gateways Admire the statues and engraved battle scenes inside the Great Temple Hear how the temples were relocated in the 1960s to protect them from rising Lake Nasser Enjoy in-depth attention and personalized commentary from a private Egyptologist guide
Itinerary
What To Expect
As per requested time our expert Tour guide will pick you up from your hotel in Aswan and drive to the south of Aswan which is around 3hrs drive to enjoy Abu Simbel day tour from Aswan by air-conditioned vehicle. The two Temples of Abu Simbel, with their unique style, are considered to be the masterpieces of ancient Egypt. They reflect the glory and grandeur of the new Kingdom. The Egyptian government and UNESCO decided to co-operate in order to save these temples from the flood. The Temple of Ramses II was dedicated to the four universal gods Ptah, Re-Her-Akhtey, Amun-Re, and to Ramesses II himself. The great Abu Simbel temple is also called The Sun Temple of Ramses II.The Temple of Queen Nefertari is also Called Temple of Hathor who was the wife of the Sun God so in a symbolic way, the two Temples, that of Ramesses II and that of Nefertari, bring Ramesses II, Nefertari, Hathor and the Sun God together as one. Spend around 3 hours there then take the way back to Aswan.
