Private Day Tour to Abu Simbel Temples from Aswan
The Abu Simbel Temples, two majestic sandstone structures, stand reflected in the waters of Lake Nasser. It’s a long drive from Aswan, so enjoy the comfort of a private vehicle direct from your door. Learn about Ramses II, his wife Nefertari, the love goddess Hathor, and the flooding of the Nile from your private Egyptologist guide. Return to Aswan in the late afternoon.
Highlights
• See the temples of Ramses II and his wife Nefertari in Abu Simbel
• Hear how the temples were moved after the Aswan High Dam flooded the Nile
• Journey in the air-conditioned comfort of your own private vehicle
• Ask as many questions as you want from your dedicated guide
What's included
• Hotel pickup and drop-off
• Private, air-conditioned transportation
• bottled water
What's not included
• Entry fees (Optional)
• Lunch at local Restaurant (Optional)
• Personal Items
• Tipping
• any Optional Tours
Stop At: Abu Simbel Temple Complex, Abu Simbel, Abu Simbel Egypt
As per requested time Emo Tours expert Tour guide will pick you up from your hotel in Aswan and drive to the south of Aswan which is around 3hrs drive to enjoy Abu Simbel day tour from Aswan by air-conditioned vehicle.
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 Ramses II was dedicated to the four universal gods Ptah, Re-Her-Akhtey, Amun-Re, and to Ramesses II himself. The great Abu Simbel temple is also called The Sun Temple of Ramses 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 Ramesses 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.
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