Private Tour to Abu Simbel from Aswan

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$99.00

Duration

1 day

Tour Type

Explore

Enjoy Abu Simbel Day Trip from Aswan which give you the chance to enjoy visiting the two temples of Abu Simbel, with their unique style that are considered the masterpieces of ancient Egypt through Aswan Excursions.

The Abu Simbel temples are two massive rock-cut temples in southern Egypt. They were built by the pharaoh Ramesses II in the 13th century BC and are dedicated to the gods Amun, Ra-Horakhty, and Ptah, as well as to Ramesses himself.

The temples are located on the western bank of Lake Nasser, about 230 km (140 mi) southwest of Aswan. They are considered to be masterpieces of ancient Egyptian art and architecture.

The larger of the two temples, known as the Great Temple, has four colossal statues of Ramesses II flanking the entrance. Each statue is 20 meters (66 feet) tall and weighs over 1,000 tons.

The interior of the temple is decorated with reliefs depicting Ramesses II’s military victories and his divine status. The most famous relief is the Battle of Kadesh, which shows Ramesses II defeating the Hittites in one of the largest chariot battles in history.

Ramses II and the battle of Kadesh

The smaller of the two temples, known as the Small Temple, is dedicated to the goddess Hathor and Ramesses’s Great Royal Wife, Nefertari. The façade of the temple is decorated with six statues of Ramesses II and Nefertari, all of which are the same size.

The Abu Simbel temples were originally located on the bank of the Nile River. However, in the 1960s, the construction of the Aswan High Dam threatened to submerge the temples. As a result, the temples were relocated to a higher elevation using a complex engineering feat.

Today, the Abu Simbel temples are one of the most popular tourist attractions in Egypt. Visitors can take a day trip from Aswan to visit the temples and learn more about their fascinating history and architecture.

Included/Exclude

  • Pick up service from your hotel in Aswan and return
  • Professional English-speaking Egyptologist guide
  • Entrance fees to the mentioned historical places
  • All transfers by a private air-conditioned vehicle
  • Bottled water on board your vehicle
  • All service charges and taxes
  • Personal expenses
  • Optional activities
  • Tipping

Itinerary

Enjoy your Abu Simbel Day Trip from Aswan. Our Representative will pick you up from your hotel in Aswan by a PRIVATE air-conditioned vehicle. It is about 03 hours and half, one way driving from Aswan to Abu Simbel. You will enjoy Abu Simbel area with its main attraction "the great sun temple of Ramses II" and the temple of queen Nefertari. Both temples were discovered in 1813 it was almost completely covered with sand. Then both temples were moved in 1960 by the help of Egyptian government and UNESCO to avoid the rising water of the Nile. Ramses II built the temple mostly to honour himself as inside there is a mural depicting his famous victory at Kadesh battle where his army defeated his enemies. On the north of Ramses temple, the Nefertari Temple which was built by Ramses II to his favourite wife Queen Nefertari among other 200 wives and concubines. After finishing the visit you will be escorted back to your hotel in Aswan by your private air-conditioned vehicle.
The tour includes lunch at a local restaurant.

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