One Day Tour to Abu Simbel from Cairo via Aswan

This unforgettable day tour takes you to the world-renowned Abu Simbel Temples, the largest rock-cut monuments in Egypt. Your journey begins with a pickup from your hotel in Cairo and transfer to Cairo International Airport for a short flight to Aswan. Upon arrival, your private guide will meet you and escort you in a comfortable, air-conditioned car to Abu Simbel. Along the way, your guide will introduce you to the history of Ramses II, the legendary pharaoh who built these temples and led the famous Battle of Kadesh.

Your visit starts with the Temple of Ramesses II, the grandest of the two, dedicated to the pharaoh himself and his beloved Queen Nefertari. Built around 1250 BC and relocated by UNESCO in the 1960s to save it from flooding caused by the Aswan High Dam, this masterpiece remains one of the most impressive monuments of ancient Egypt. You will then explore the smaller Temple of Hathor, dedicated to Queen Nefertari, where intricate carvings and statues showcase the devotion and artistry of the era. From here, you can admire breathtaking views of Lake Nasser, a fitting backdrop to these timeless structures.

At the end of your tour, you will be driven back to Aswan Airport for your return flight to Cairo, where you will be transferred to your hotel after a truly remarkable journey.