From Aswan: Trip to Abu Simbel by Bus
ID: GYG445433-874131
Category:
Country: Egypt
Duration:
09:00 hours
Description
Board a modern air-conditioned bus early in the morning and visit the 2 ancient rock-carved temples at Abu Simbel. Learn about the sites from your Egyptologist guide and relax with hotel pickup.
Enjoy your Trip to Abu Simbel. Sun Pyramids Tours representative will pick you up from your hotel in Aswan by a modern air-conditioned coach to enjoy a small group tour to Abu Simbel. 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 Ramsses II was dedicated to the four universal gods Ptah, Re-Her-Akhtey, Amun-Re, and to Ramsses II himself. The great Abu Simbel temple is also called The Sun Temple of Ramssess 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 Ramsses II and that of Nefertari, bring Ramesses II, Nefertari, Hathor and the Sun God together as one. Later on, you will be escorted back from Abu Simbel to your hotel in Aswan.
Highlights
- Join our small group to visit Abu Simbel
- Have a look at the four impressively gigantic statues on the façade.
- Visit the great sun temple of Ramses II
- Know more about the history of the temples and king Ramses II.
- Enjoy the charming beauty of Nasser Lake.
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Hotel pick-up and drop-off
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
Cancellation is not possible. If you cancel it anyway or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity and the money you paid will not be refunded.
