Abu Simbel Temples Day Trip from Aswan

info Quick Tour Specs

Duration: 9 Hours

Languages: English

Start / End: Cairo → Cairo

Travel Style: Tours

Guide: Professional Egyptologist

Starting Time: 4:00 AM

Tour Overview

Travel south from Aswan to discover the magnificent Abu Simbel Temples, built by King Ramesses II and dedicated to the gods Amun-Ra, Ra-Horakhty, Ptah and the deified Ramesses II. The nearby Small Temple was dedicated to Queen Nefertari and the goddess Hathor.

What Will We Do

Activity 1

Hotel Pickup

Early morning pickup from your hotel in Aswan in a private, air-conditioned vehicle. From 4:00 am - 7:00 am Travel approximately 290 km south of Aswan toward Abu Simbel

Activity 2

Arrive at Abu Simbel

Walk to the archaeological site and begin exploring the two magnificent temples. 1. Great Temple of Ramesses II Admire the four colossal statues of Ramesses II at the entrance and explore the halls, reliefs and sanctuary inside the temple. 2. Temple of Queen Nefertari Visit the Small Temple dedicated to Hathor and Queen Nefertari, with its impressive statues carved into the rock. 3. Explore the Temple Complex Your Egyptologist guide will explain the history, construction and remarkable relocation of Abu Simbel.

Activity 3

Begin the journey back to Aswan

Retur back to Aswan.

Activity 4

Having lunch

Stop at a local restaurant in Aswan for a traditional Egyptian lunch.

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