Abu Simbel is a site of archaeological interest that is made up of Egyptian temples located in Nubia, in southern Egypt. It is located on the western bank of Lake Nasser, about 280 km southwest of Aswan, close to its original location. The temples are part of the Open Air Museum of Nubia and Aswan, a complex that was declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO in 1979 under the name of "Nubian Monuments", which extend to File, near Aswan. The temples were carved out of the rock during the reign of Pharaoh Ramses II in the 13th century BC. C., as a monument dedicated to said pharaoh and his wife Nefertari, to commemorate their supposed victory in the battle of Kadesh and show their power to their Nubian neighbors. In 1968, the complex was relocated on an artificial hill, built on nearby land above the level of the future Lake Nasser. The removal of the temples was necessary to prevent them from being submerged, after the construction of the Aswan High Dam, by the reservoir formed by the waters of the Nile River. Abu Simbel remains one of the most important tourist attractions in Egypt.

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    For most travelers Abu Simbel tours are the highlight of the Egyptian sights, and remain one of Egypt’s top tourist attractions after the pyramids of Giza. 
Abu Simbel tour from Aswan allowed you see the glory of ancient egyption civilization ancient and the greatest ancient Egypt temples. 

   At early morning, Misrona Tours guide will pick you up from your hotel in Aswan. Start your Abu Simbel day trip from Aswan, you will drive for almost 03 hours to reach Abu Simbel temples. On arrival, your guide will show you the world renowned site, where Ramses II (1290-1223 B.C.) ordered two sun temples carved from the limestone mountains.
   First stop, you will visit the great temple, dedicated to Amon-Re and Ra-Harakhte, where the four famous colossal statues of Ramses II sit majestically over 20 meters high staring out across the desert. Then, you will see the nearby small temple, dedicated to the goddess Hathor. Built in honor of Ramses II’s favorite wife Queen Nefertari, where there are six massive standing statues front the temple, each 10 meters high. The two temples were originally cut into the side of a mountain, now domed by an artificial mountain to resemble the original site.

   The great temple was constructed, so that the rising sun shone between the 4 statues of Ramses and into the inner recesses of the sanctuary on both February 22nd and October 22nd. Modern engineers spent a full year calculating the new placement of the temple to reproduce this miracle. Today, on those dates every year, the sun rays illuminate the holy statues for 20 minutes.

After finished, enjoy transfer back to your hotel in Aswan by ac comfortable vehicle.

What services are included in the price?

• Assistance of our guest relations during your stay.
• All transfers by a private air-conditioned vehicle.
• English speaking tour guide.
• Entrance fees to all sites indicated on the itinerary.
• All service charges and taxes.

What services are not included in the price?

• Any personal expenses
• Optional activities
• Any service not mentioned in the itinerary.
• Guide and driver gratuities.

How can I book?

• Please fill in the window to the right of the current page, indicating the start date of the trip and the date the trip ends.
• Determine the number of adults and children.
• A mobile phone number and email address are required to communicate. You can also write any notes about the trip.

When can I book?

• Please; Book as soon as possible to ensure availability, especially during public holidays and celebrations such as New Year and Easter....
• You can book 48 hours in advance (Cairo time) if there are still places available.

Confirmation of booking and receipt:

• Once your reservation is confirmed, you will receive an email containing your reservation voucher.
• Please print or download it to your smartphone/tablet to show to a representative of the travel agency (Misrona Tours) on the day of the activity.
• Details will include tour operator contact numbers, customer service and additional information for your convenience. 

Payment methods:

• Prices are quoted in US dollars per person.
• 25% via bank deposit in our international account.
• 75% of the total amount must be paid upon your arrival in Egypt.
• You can pay in dollars or euros.
• You can also pay by credit card: Visa, Master Card …… etc.

Single	175 $
2 persons	150 $ / person
3 persons	125 $ / person
Child	70 $

Dear traveler, kindly be advised, Free cancellation up to 48 hours before the activity starts If you cancel under this time or do not show up, you will not be refunded.

It is essential to indicate the time of reservation to start the excursion.

Always better to start the tour early.

Of course it will be enough to have the voucher or reservation on your mobile and not print it.