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Abu Simbel Day Trip: Discover Ancient Monuments from Aswan
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Abu Simbel
A stay in Aswan without visiting Abu Simbel is meaningless especially if you have the chance and time to do it. Drive early in the morning and visit these must-see sites
Duration:
10 hours
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
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Abu Simbel Temple Complex - Abu Simbel temples refer to two massive rock temples (the Great Temple of Ramses II and the smaller Temple of Hathor). The complex is part of the UNESCO World Heritage Site known as the
Nubian Monuments,
which runs from Abu Simbel downriver to Philae (near Aswan). The twin temples were originally carved out of the mountainside during the reign of Pharaoh Ramesses II in the 13th century BC, as a lasting monument to himself and his queen Nefertari, to commemorate his alleged victory at the Battle of Kadesh, and to intimidate his Nubian neighbors. However, the complex was relocated in its entirety in 1968, on an artificial hill made from a domed structure, high above the Aswan High Dam reservoir. The relocation of the temples was necessary to avoid their being submerged during the creation of Lake Nasser, the massive artificial water reservoir formed after the building of the Aswan High Dam on the Nile River. Abu Simbel remains one of Egypt’s top tourist attractions.
What's Included
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Bottled water
- All taxes, fees and handling charges included
- Comfortable in-vehicle air conditioning
- Guidance from a qualified Egyptologist
What's Not Included
- Food and drinks
- Gratuities
Location
Abu Simbel Temple Complex
Abu Simbel,
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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Randyp44
May 7, 2022
Abu Simbel is a must see! - This was an amazing trip! Abu Simbel was more incredible in person than the pictures could ever show! The tour guide Ashraf was an amazing person and made the trip so much more interesting with his thoughtful insight.
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