About this experience
Abu Simbel is two massive rock-cut temples in the village of Abu Simbel (Arabic: أبو سمبل), Aswan Governorate, Upper Egypt, near the border with Sudan. They are situated on the western bank of Lake Nasser, about 230 km (140 mi) southwest of Aswan (about 300 km (190 mi) by road). The complex is part of the UNESCO World Heritage Site known as the "Nubian Monuments",[1] which run from Abu Simbel downriver to Philae (near Aswan), and include Amada, Wadi es-Sebua, and other Nubian sites. The twin temples were originally carved out of the mountainside in the 13th century BC, during the 19th Dynasty reign of the Pharaoh Ramesses II. They serve as a lasting monument to the king Ramesses II. His wife Nefertari and children can be seen in smaller figures by his feet, considered to be of lesser importance and were not given the same position of scale. This commemorates his victory at the Battle of Kadesh. Their huge external rock relief figures have become iconic.
At a glance
- Duration: 10 hr–12 hr
- Private experience
Plan your experience
Set aside 10 hr–12 hr for the experience itself, with additional time to reach your meeting or pickup point.
Before you go
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
What is included
- Lunch
- pickup&drop off services
- All Fees and Taxes
- Local licensed guides
- Admission
Not included
- Driver,s tipping
- Personal gratitues
Itinerary and highlights
Our representative will pick you up from your hotel in Aswan,airport, rial way station or your Nile Cruise to start your Abu Simbel tour by a private air conditioned vehicle. 290 KM south of Aswan,The temple has been discovered by Burckhardt in 1813 and penetrated by Giovanni Belzoni in 1817. Today, as a result of the international effort which moved the huge, cliff-cut temple and the Small Temple to higher around during the construction of the Aswan High Dam in the 1960.
The temple was called simply Hut Ramesses Meryamun, “The Temple of Ramesses, Beloved of Amun.
The Great Temples of Abusimbel are rock cut temples temple was built in honour of Ramesses II and another for his beloved wife, Nefertari, and the goddess Hathor, the deity most closely associated with queen ship in ancient Egypt. Alocal guide will be waiting for you upon arrival .at the End of your Abu Simbel tour, drive 5 minutes to Kabara restaurant ,lake view for lunch ,drive back to Aswan ,drop off any where you choose.
Languages and tickets
- German — Guide
- English — Guide
- Italian — Guide
- French — Guide
- Spanish — Guide
- Mobile Only
Tour operator
- Egypt Knight
Accessibility and practical details
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
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