Private Day Tour: Abu Simbel from Aswan
Aswan, Egypt
Trip Type: Private Day Trips
Duration: 8 hours
Venture on this private day trip to Abu Simbel, the jewel of ancient Egypt. Tour the Grand Temple and smaller temples, all dedicated to Pharoahs and ancient gods. Once your 8-hours are over, you will return to your Aswan accommodations.
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Venture on this private day trip to Abu Simbel, the jewel of ancient Egypt. Tour the Grand Temple and smaller temples, all dedicated to Pharoahs and ancient gods. Once your 8-hours are over, you will return to your Aswan accommodations.Meet your guide in the lobby of your Aswan hotel at 4:00am and board the awaiting. Head out to visit the jewel of ancient Egypt, commonly known as Abu Simbel. The rock cut temples of King Ramses II await you for your first visti. Then, make your way to the Grand Temple, dedicated to Ra, the Egyptian Sun God. Afterwards, visit the small temple dedicated to the Goddess Hathor and the wife of Ramses II, Queen Nefertari. As the Queen is represented in the temple, it is a sign of her high status in ancient times.
The Temple of Abu Simbel was originally carved out the mountainside during the reign of Pharaoh Ramses II, in 13th century BC. This was intended to be a lasting monument to himself and his queen Nefertari. The two massive rock temples at Abu Simbel will serve as your next tour. Finally, stroll through a village in Nubia Southern where you will witness the locals going about their daily lives. After visiting the village, drive back to Aswan and return to your accommodations.
The Temple of Abu Simbel was originally carved out the mountainside during the reign of Pharaoh Ramses II, in 13th century BC. This was intended to be a lasting monument to himself and his queen Nefertari. The two massive rock temples at Abu Simbel will serve as your next tour. Finally, stroll through a village in Nubia Southern where you will witness the locals going about their daily lives. After visiting the village, drive back to Aswan and return to your accommodations.
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