1-Day Aswan to Abu Simble

Egypt
Basic Tour Information
Country
Egypt
Group Type
Join-in Group
Duration
1D0N
Comfort Level
Budget
Tour Highlights
Cultural experience
OverviewDay by DayPriceBooking Policy

The Temples of Abu Simbel are one of the most spectacular sights in Egypt. The two temples are located in a stunning setting overlooking Lake Nasser, about 140 miles south of Aswan and close to the border with Sudan. The Great Temple was built by the famous pharaoh Ramses II between 1274 and 1244 BCE as a magnificent monument to himself. Next to it, Ramses built the smaller Temple of Hathor, dedicated to his favoured wife Nefertari. The temples were originally carved out of a mountain on the west bank of the River Nile. But when plans for the Aswan High Dam were finalised in the 1950s, it became clear the temples would be lost. So a UNESCO rescue campaign was initiated to move the monuments piece by piece, 65m above their original location. Each was given its own concrete dome covered in sand and rocks to give the appearance of the original cliffs. An extraordinary feat of engineering that undoubtedly matched the original construction.

You Will Visit

Tour Information

Pick-up Locations
  • Aswan
Drop-off Locations
  • Aswan
Vehicle Used
Abu Simbel
The Temples of Abu Simbel are one of the most spectacular sights in Egypt. The two temples are located in a stunning setting overlooking Lake Nasser, about 140 miles south of Aswan and close to the border with Sudan. The Great Temple was built by the famous pharaoh Ramses II between 1274 and 1244 BCE as a magnificent monument to himself. Next to it, Ramses built the smaller Temple of Hathor, dedicated to his favoured wife Nefertari. The temples were originally carved out of a mountain on the west bank of the River Nile. But when plans for the Aswan High Dam were finalised in the 1950s, it became clear the temples would be lost. So a UNESCO rescue campaign was initiated to move the monuments piece by piece, 65m above their original location. Each was given its own concrete dome covered in sand and rocks to give the appearance of the original cliffs. An extraordinary feat of engineering that undoubtedly matched the original construction
No meals included on this day
Accommodation not included
Price Includes
  • A professional driver/guide
  • All transportation (unless labeled as at own expense)
  • All activities (unless labeled as at own expense)
Price Excludes
  • International flights (From/to home)
  • Domestic flights
  • Alcoholic beverages
  • Tips and gratuities
  • Visa fees
  • Laundry
  • Personal items
  • Government imposed increase of taxes and/or park fees
Price Per Person

The displayed price is per adult in USD. Discounts may be available for children.

Start dates
Solo
2 p
3 p
4 p
5 p
6 p
7+ p
Jan
$25
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Feb
$50
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Mar
$25
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Apr
$25
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May
$25
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Jun
$25
$25
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Jul
$25
$25
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Aug
$25
$25
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$25
Sep
$25
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Oct
$50
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Nov
$25
$25
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Dec
$50
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$50

Prices may vary slightly by departure date, season, or availability. Final pricing is subject to operator confirmation.

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