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Your Egyptologist guide from Cairo Top Tours will greet you at your hotel lobby to kick off an unforgettable day trip to Abu Simbel from Aswan by bus. Your driver and guide will transport you to this awe-inspiring site, featuring the Abu Simbel temples sculpted by Ramses II for himself and his beloved wife, Queen Nefertari.
These temples are masterpieces of ancient Egyptian art and architecture, showcasing the grandeur and wealth of the New Kingdom Pharaohs. They were meticulously relocated by the Egyptian government and UNESCO to avoid submersion due to Lake Nasser’s rising waters.
The grand Temple of Ramses II honours four major deities: Ptah, Re-Her-Akhtey, Amun-Re, and Ramses II himself, and is also known as the Sun Temple. The smaller temple, dedicated to Queen Nefertari, venerates Hathor, the goddess of love and music. Notably, twice a year—on February 21 and October 21—the sun aligns perfectly to illuminate the temple's inner sanctum, a spectacular celestial event.
After exploring these monumental sites and capturing unforgettable photographs with the help of your expert guide, you'll return to Aswan to conclude your tour.
