Activity
Day Tour to Abu Simble via Aswan
Overview
Experience the Day Tour to Abu Simble via Aswan with a smooth flight and overland transfer that keeps your day simple and focused on the temples. With an easy pace and a full 12-hour plan, the Day Tour to Abu Simble via Aswan is designed for travelers who want iconic sights without complicated logistics.
🗺️ What to Expect
Your day starts early with hotel pickup in Cairo, then a morning flight to Aswan. From there, you will drive to Abu Simbel on the shores of Lake Nasser, where the atmosphere feels vast, quiet, and awe-inspiring. After time to admire the rock-cut temples and learn their remarkable story, you will return by road to Aswan, fly back to Cairo, and end with a comfortable transfer to your hotel.
✨ Highlights
- 🛫 Fly from Cairo to Aswan for an easier day of travel
- 🗿 Visit the Great Sun Temple of King Ramses II at Abu Simbel
- 👑 See the Temple of Queen Nefertari, built by Ramses II for his favorite wife
- 🏺 Learn how the temples were discovered in 1813 after being almost covered by sand
- 🌊 Hear the story of the 1960 relocation supported by the Egyptian government and UNESCO to protect them from rising Nile waters
- 🖼️ View the mural depicting Ramses II and the victory at the Kadesh battle
- 🚗 Enjoy a direct drive back to Aswan, then fly back to Cairo
📍 Itinerary
- Early morning, Cairo, pickup from your hotel, transfer to the airport
- Flight to Aswan
- Drive to Abu Simbel
- Abu Simbel Temples, visit the Great Sun Temple of King Ramses II and the Temple of Queen Nefertari
- Drive back to Aswan
- Flight to Cairo
- Cairo, transfer back to your hotel
✅ What’s Included
- Pickup from your hotel in Cairo
- Flight from Cairo to Aswan
- Drive from Aswan to Abu Simbel and back to Aswan
- Flight from Aswan to Cairo
- Drop-off at your hotel in Cairo
❌ Exclusions
- Any items not mentioned in the inclusions
ℹ️ Important Information
- Duration: 12 hours
- Difficulty: Easy
- Meeting point: Pickup from your hotel in Cairo
- Logistics: This tour includes flights and a road transfer from Aswan to Abu Simbel, then returns via Aswan to Cairo.
- What you will see: The Great Sun Temple of King Ramses II, the Temple of Queen Nefertari, and key historical context including discovery in 1813 and relocation in 1960 with support from the Egyptian government and UNESCO.
- Physical requirements: Suitable for most travelers seeking an easy day tour pace.
- Cancellation policy: Not provided in the source content.
🧭 Ready to explore Abu Simbel in one day?
Book the Day Tour to Abu Simble via Aswan for a streamlined route to one of Egypt’s most unforgettable sites, with flights to Aswan and direct access to the temples of Abu Simbel. If you want a focused day built around the Great Sun Temple of Ramses II and the Temple of Queen Nefertari, this experience is a smart, time-saving choice.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions, FAQ
Q1: How long is the Day Tour to Abu Simble via Aswan?
A: The tour duration is 12 hours. It is planned as a full-day trip with flights and a road transfer to Abu Simbel.
Q2: What is the difficulty level of this tour?
A: The difficulty is rated Easy. It is designed to be straightforward, with organized transfers and a comfortable sightseeing pace.
Q3: What are the main attractions at Abu Simbel?
A: The main attractions are the Great Sun Temple of King Ramses II and the Temple of Queen Nefertari. You will visit both during the Day Tour to Abu Simble via Aswan.
Q4: How do we travel during the tour?
A: You will be picked up from your hotel in Cairo, fly to Aswan, then drive to Abu Simbel. After the visit, you drive back to Aswan, fly to Cairo, and return to your hotel.
Q5: Why were the Abu Simbel temples moved?
A: The temples were moved in 1960 with help from the Egyptian government and UNESCO. This was done to avoid the rising water of the Nile.
Activity
Availability
You can book up to the start time, as long as there are places remaining. Book now to guarantee your spot.
Additional Information
Physical: Wheelchair Not accessible
Duration
12 hours
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