day tour to abu simbel from Aswan by bus-special rate
See two of Egypts greatest ancient spectacles on this private Abu Simbel day trip by minibus from Aswan. With an Egyptology guide, drive to western Lake Nasser, and behold the colossal, rock statues of Ramses II of the two iconic lakeside temples. Learn their history, and go inside to see their towering statues, pillars and murals. If time allows before your return to Aswan, check out the visitor center that charts how both the temples were relocated here, piece by piece, in 1968 to save them from flooding. Private minibus tour from Aswan to Abu Simbel Visit Abu Simbel's Great Temple of Ramses II and smaller Temple of Hathor, Egypt's most-visited sites after the Great Pyramids Free time to tour inside both temples Enjoy privileged, personalized attention from your expert Egyptology guide on this special tour Pick-up and drop-off from Aswan hotels and port
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Stop At: Abu Simbel Temple Complex, Abu Simbel, Abu Simbel Egypt
we will pick you up from your hotel/ Nile Cruise in Aswan by A/C vehicle to enjoy a trip 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 floods which would flood over 28 monuments. Hidden behind the chambers statues and hieroglyphics adorn every wall.. The Temple of Ramsses II was dedicated to the four universal gods Ptah, Re-Her-Akhtey, Amun-Re and to Ramses 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 Ramsses II and that of Nefertari, bring Ramesses II Nefertari Hathor and the Sun God together as one.After you have enjoyed this fabulous trip be transferred back to your Hotel/Nile Cruise in Aswan.
Duration: 8 hours
Duration:8 hours
Commences in:Aswan, Egypt
Country:Egypt
City:Aswan
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