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Abu Simbel by Car
Aswan, Egypt
From 7 hours to 8 hours
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What You Will Do
the two Temples of Abu Simbel, with their unique style, are considered to be the masterpieces of ancient Egyptian architecture. They reflect the glory and grandeur of the new Kingdom.
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.
to commemorate his victory at the Battle of Kadesh. Their huge external rock relief figures have become iconic.
Saved from inundation of the Nile waters in among the glories of ancient Egyptian monuments. The Temple of Ramsses II was dedicated to the four universal gods Ptah, Re-Her-Akhtey, Amun-Re, and to Ramsses II himself.
The great Abu Simbel temple is also called The Sun Temple of Ramssess 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.
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.
to commemorate his victory at the Battle of Kadesh. Their huge external rock relief figures have become iconic.
Saved from inundation of the Nile waters in among the glories of ancient Egyptian monuments. The Temple of Ramsses II was dedicated to the four universal gods Ptah, Re-Her-Akhtey, Amun-Re, and to Ramsses II himself.
The great Abu Simbel temple is also called The Sun Temple of Ramssess 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.
What's Included?
- Free bottle of water
- Fluent, English-speaking tour guides throughout your program
- All service charges and taxes
- Hotel pickup & Drop-off
What's Not Included?
- Entrance fees for the temple
- Tipping for guides, driver.
- Personal expenses (laundry, telephone calls, etc...)
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Itinerary
Meeting Point
1
Abu Simbel Temple Complex
2 hours
In ancient times the area was at the southern frontier of pharaonic Egypt, facing Nubia. The four colossal statues of Ramses in front of the main temple are spectacular examples of ancient Egyptian art.
Additional Information
This tour is independently operated by a third-party provider: Over Egypt Tours.
Itineraries, descriptions, promotional content, and historic information are solely the responsibility of the tour operator and do not represent the views or positions of Marriott International, Inc.
Itineraries, descriptions, promotional content, and historic information are solely the responsibility of the tour operator and do not represent the views or positions of Marriott International, Inc.
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Guide Options
- Guide - Greek
- Guide - English
- Guide - French
- Guide - Hebrew
- Guide - Spanish
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