Private Abusimbel Day Tour with lunch
- 10–12 hours
- Free cancellation up to 24h before
- 5 languages
- Instant confirmation
Highlights
Abu Simbel is two massive rock-cut temples in the village of Abu Simbel (Arabic: أبو سمبل), Aswan Governorate, Upper Egypt, near the border with Sudan. They are situated on the western bank of Lake Nasser, about 230 km (140 mi) southwest of Aswan (about 300 km (190 mi) by road). The complex is part of the UNESCO World Heritage Site known as the "Nubian Monuments",[1] which run from Abu Simbel downriver to Philae (near Aswan), and include Amada, Wadi es-Sebua, and other Nubian sites. The twin temples were originally carved out of the mountainside in the 13th century BC, during the 19th Dynasty reign of the Pharaoh Ramesses II. They serve as a lasting monument to the king Ramesses II. His wife Nefertari and children can be seen in smaller figures by his feet, considered to be of lesser importance and were not given the same position of scale. This commemorates his victory at the Battle of Kadesh. Their huge external rock relief figures have become iconic.
Inclusions
What's included
- Lunch
- pickup&drop off services
- All Fees and Taxes
- Local licensed guides
- Admission
What's not
- Driver,s tipping
- Personal gratitues
Itinerary
Our representative will pick you up from your hotel in Aswan,airport, rial way station or your Nile Cruise to start your Abu Simbel tour by a private air conditioned vehicle. 290 KM south of Aswan,The temple has been discovered by Burckhardt in 1813 and penetrated by Giovanni Belzoni in 1817. Today, as a result of the international effort which moved the huge, cliff-cut temple and the Small Temple to higher around during the construction of the Aswan High Dam in the 1960. The temple was called simply Hut Ramesses Meryamun, “The Temple of Ramesses, Beloved of Amun. The Great Temples of Abusimbel are rock cut temples temple was built in honour of Ramesses II and another for his beloved wife, Nefertari, and the goddess Hathor, the deity most closely associated with queen ship in ancient Egypt. Alocal guide will be waiting for you upon arrival .at the End of your Abu Simbel tour, drive 5 minutes to Kabara restaurant ,lake view for lunch ,drive back to Aswan ,drop off any where you choose.
Cancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.
Reviews
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Know before you go
- Pickup
- Pickup is included for everyone.
- Ticket type
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Operated by
- Egypt Knight
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
How it compares in Aswan
- Its from-price is 43% above the median of the 312 day trips we list in Aswan.
- It is longer than most of them.
- By number of reviews it ranks 83 of 312.
- The operator lists free cancellation on it.
About Aswan
Aswan is Egypt's serene southern city on the Nile, where feluccas glide between granite islands, Nubian villages and palm-fringed riverbanks.
The Nile is at its most beautiful here, broken by granite boulders and green islands. Elephantine Island holds ruins of ancient temples and colourful Nubian villages, Kitchener's Island is covered by a botanical garden, and on the west bank the Tombs of the Nobles are cut into the cliffs of Qubbet el-Hawa, while the domed Mausoleum of the Aga Khan stands on a desert hill further south.
Top-ranked sights in Aswan: Abu Simbel Temples, Philae Temple (Temple of Isis), Aswan High Dam.
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