Luxor to Abu Simbel - Private Tour Nubian Monuments of Abu Simbel

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16 hours (approximately)
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Offered in: German and 4 more

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Pick up at 05.00AM. Drive south past local villages towards Aswan,

Abu Simbel. 3,000 years ago, Ramses II build these monumental temples for himself and his beloved wife Nefertari.

The walls are adorned with scenes of his victory at the Battle of Kadesh. The façade of the Great Temple is 35m high and 30m long.

The Smaller Temple is dedicated to Nefertari, depicted as the Goddesses Isis and Hathor.

From 1964-68, UNESCO initiated the move of both temples to a plateau on the cliffs to protect them from flooding.

The temples were dismantled, moved 60m up the cliff that they originally stood on and were reassembled. After gazing at these Nubian Monuments, you will have lunch and be brought back to your Luxor hotel (22.00).

NB: your English-speaking guide will join you in Luxor, Aswan or in Abu Simbel, according to availability.

What's Included

Private transportation
Lunch exclude beverages … if option is selected
Private English-speaking Egyptologist tour guide… if option is selected
All Fees and Taxes
Air-conditioned vehicle
sightseeing tickets / admission fees… if option is selected
one Bottled water each person
Tips, Beverages, extra activities, and personal spending
other Languages Egyptologist guide with supplement $25 per tour to be paid in cash

Meeting and pickup

Pickup points
You can choose a pickup location at checkout (multiple pickup locations are available).

Itinerary

Duration: 16 hours (approximately)
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    Abu Simbel Temple Complex

    An absolute must see in Egypt is the magnificent temple complex of Abu Simbel, commissioned 3,000 years ago by Ramses II for himself and his beloved wife Nefertari. The impressive structures commemorate his victory at the Battle of Kardesh and they were meant to impress his enemies in the south. The facade of the Great Temple is 35m high and 30m long. The Great Temple was constructed on the position of the sun. On February 22 and October 22 sunlight penetrates 55m into the inner sanctuary to illuminate 3 of the statues at the back wall. Only the 4th statue of Ptah, the god of the Underworld, remains in darkness all year round. The Smaller Temple is completely dedicated to Nefertari and her being crowned as the Goddesses Isis and Hathor. From 1964-1968, UNESCO started an initiative to move both the Great Temple and the Small Temple to a plateau on the cliffs to safe them from flooding. The temples were dismantled, moved 60 meters up the sandstone cliff that they originally stood on and were then reassembled. Near the re-erected temples now stands a man made dome, which houses an exhibit of photographs, detailing the entire relocation.

    2 hours 30 minutes • Admission ticket included

Additional info

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
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