From Aswan: Abu Simbel Temple Day Trip with Hotel Pick-up

From Aswan: Abu Simbel Sun Temples Day Trip with Hotel Transfers

Embark on an awe-inspiring day trip from Aswan through the serene Nubian desert to the monumental Sun Temples of Abu Simbel. Carved directly into towering sandstone cliffs overlooking the sapphire waters of Lake Nasser, these monumental rock-cut shrines represent one of ancient Egypt’s most spectacular architectural and engineering triumphs.

Departing early in the morning in a comfortable, climate-controlled vehicle, cross the Sahara as dawn illuminates the desert. Arriving at the UNESCO World Heritage Site, stand in wonder before the Great Temple of Ramesses II, where four colossal 20-meter seated statues of the pharaoh guard the massive entrance facade.

Venture inside the Great Temple through the grand hypostyle hall lined with Osiris pillars to inspect vivid relief carvings depicting the Battle of Kadesh, leading to the inner sanctuary engineered to align with the sun twice a year. Next, explore the adjacent Small Temple dedicated to Queen Nefertari and the goddess Hathor, adorned with grand frontal colossi.

Learn the incredible modern story of how international UNESCO teams dismantled and relocated the entire temple complex block-by-block in the 1960s to save it from the rising waters of the High Dam. Relax on the comfortable return drive to Aswan with direct drop-off at your hotel or cruise ship.