Abu Simbel Day Tour
Ramesses II littered Egypt with monuments during his sixty-seven-year reign. The Great Temple of Ramesses II and the smaller temple dedicated to his legendary wife Nefertari, are a testament to the glory and power of the ancient Egyptians. In 1968, both were dismantled and relocated to higher ground when threatened by rising waters due to the building of the High Dam. They are now a wonder of modern as well as ancient engineering. See the ancient marvel of Abu Simbel on a private day trip from Aswan. Journey southward by private, air-conditioned vehicle as your personal guide shares tales of the 3,400-year-old complex, a masterwork of ancient Egyptian engineering beside Lake Nasser. Awe at the two temples, graced by colossi of Ramses II and his wife Nefertari, and tour the Great Temple’s statue-lined halls and battle reliefs. While you explore, hear the incredible story of the temples’ 1960s relocation to protect them from flooding after the building of the Aswan High Dam. this Amazing Abu Simbel Day Tour has a lot to offer, but the question is what to choose?