Full Day Tour to Abu Simbel from Aswan
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Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Abu Simbel Temple Complex, Abu Simbel Egypt
Starts at 5:00 am or 7 am. Your tour guide will pick you up from your hotel in Aswan and drive 3 hour to further south to enjoy Abu Simbel day tour from Aswan by a private air-conditioned vehicle. Visit 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 Ramsses II was dedicated to the four universal gods Ptah, Re-Her-Akhtey, Amun-Re, and to Ramsses II himself.
The great Abu Simbel temple is also called The Sun Temple of Ramssess 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 Ramsses 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.
Duration: 8 hours
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Abu Simbel Temple Complex, Abu Simbel Egypt
Starts at 5:00 am or 7 am. Your tour guide will pick you up from your hotel in Aswan and drive 3 hour to further south to enjoy Abu Simbel day tour from Aswan by a private air-conditioned vehicle. Visit 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 Ramsses II was dedicated to the four universal gods Ptah, Re-Her-Akhtey, Amun-Re, and to Ramsses II himself.
The great Abu Simbel temple is also called The Sun Temple of Ramssess 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 Ramsses 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.
Duration: 8 hours
Included
- Bottled water
- Qualified Egyptologist guide
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Private tour
- All taxes, fees and handling charges
- Transport by private vehicle
Not included
- Lunch
- Gratuities
- entry fees
- Entry/Admission - Abu Simbel Temple Complex
Additional
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Child rate applies only when sharing with 2 paying adults
- This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
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Tourism
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Cultural
70%
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