Abu Simbel Temples Day Tour – A Journey to Egypt’s Majestic South

 

Trip Duration: Approx. 9 hours
Location: Abu Simbel, Upper Egypt
Experience Level: All ages – Culture & History lovers

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Take a once-in-a-lifetime journey to Abu Simbel, one of the most awe-inspiring sites in Upper Egypt. This full-day tour brings you face-to-face with the iconic temples of Ramses II and his queen, Nefertari—both carved into a mountain and standing proudly as testaments to ancient power, love, and engineering brilliance.

 

Step inside the Temple of Ramses II, a four-story marvel and UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1979. Learn about the solar alignment that continues to baffle engineers and scholars around the world—twice a year, the sun perfectly illuminates the temple's inner sanctuary, marking two of the most important days in Ramses’ life.

 

Stand in awe at the Temple of Hathor, dedicated to Queen Nefertari—Ramses’ most beloved wife. Symbolically connecting the divine union of Amun Ra and Hathor to Ramses and Nefertari, this temple is as much a love story carved in stone as it is a religious homage.

 

Also hear the incredible story of how both temples were heroically relocated in the 1960s to save them from the rising waters of Lake Nasser, a feat of modern engineering as legendary as the monuments themselves.

 

Trip Highlights

• Discover the awe-inspiring Abu Simbel temples of Ramses II and Nefertari

• Step inside the colossal Temple of Ramses II, a UNESCO World Heritage Site

• Learn about the extraordinary solar phenomenon of Ramses’ temple

• Visit the Temple of Hathor, a unique dedication to Queen Nefertari

• Hear the fascinating story of the temples’ relocation in the 1960s

 

What’s Included

• Round-trip transportation in a private air-conditioned vehicle or return domestic flight

• Early morning hotel pick-up

• Boxed breakfast for your journey

• Private, certified Egyptologist guide

• Entrance fees to all sites

• Government permits and required permissions

• All service charges and taxes

 

Don’t Miss

• Stand before the towering statues of Ramses II at sunrise for a truly unforgettable view

• Witness the solar alignment phenomenon that lights the sanctuary twice a year

• Explore the Temple of Hathor, one of the few monuments dedicated to a queen

• Capture sweeping photos of Lake Nasser and the Nubian desert landscape

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Insider Tips

• Wear comfortable walking shoes

• Bring a hat, sunglasses, and sunscreen

• Charge your camera—you’ll want every memory!

Itinerary at a Glance

• Day 1: Fly or drive to Abu Simbel, explore the magnificent temples of Ramses II and Queen Nefertari, and return to Aswan or Cairo