Aswan Trip Overview
Visit the extraordinary Abu Simbel Temples on small group full-day tour, with return transfers by air-conditioned van from Aswan. With an Egyptologist guide, see the Sun Temple of Ramses II, and the Temple of Queen Nefertari.
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Duration: 8 hours
Starts: Aswan, Egypt
Trip Category: Cultural & Theme Tours >> Cultural Tours
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What to Expect When Visiting Aswan, Nile River Valley, Egypt
Visit the extraordinary Abu Simbel Temples on small group full-day tour, with return transfers by air-conditioned van from Aswan. With an Egyptologist guide, see the Sun Temple of Ramses II, and the Temple of Queen Nefertari.
Stop At: Aswan, Aswan, Aswan Governorate, Nile River Valley
Our Guide will pick you up from your hotel in Aswan by a PRIVATE air-conditioned vehicle to enjoy Abu Simble which its main attraction being the great sun temple of RamsesII and the temple of queen Nefertari. Both temples was discovered in 1813 it was almost completely covered with sand. Then both temples were moved in 1960 by the help of Egyptian government and UNESCO to avoid the rising water of the Nile. Ramses II built the temple mostly to honor himself as inside there is a mural depicting his famous victory at Qadesh battle where his army defeated his enemies. On the north of Ramses temple, the Nefertrai Temple which was built by Ramses II to his favorite wife queen Nefertai among other 200 wives and concubines. After finishing the visit you will be escorted back to your hotel in Aswan by your private air-conditioned vehicle
Duration: 9 hours
