Overview
Fly from Cairo to visit the great site of Abu Simbel. The village known as Abu Simbel in Aswan has the two massive rock temples of Ramses II. Excursions from Cairo
Tour Info
- Duration: 8 Hours
- Departure time and location: From your accommodation in Cairo at 4 AM
- Return time and location: To your accommodation at 11 PM
- Tour category: Tour From "Cairo"
What to Expect
- At Abu Simbel, you can see two impressive temples carved into the mountainside, built by Pharaoh Ramses II in the 13th century BC.
More About A Day Tour from Cairo to Abo Simbel By Plane
- Bring with you sun hat , sunglass and comfortable shoes for walking
Itinerary
Abu Simbel is an ancient Egyptian temple complex located near Lake Nasser, built by Pharaoh Ramses II in the 13th century BC. It consists of two temples:
Temple of Ramses II – Featuring four giant statues of Ramses II.
Temple of Nefertari – Dedicated to his queen, Nefertari.
The temples were relocated in the 1960s to avoid flooding from the Aswan High Dam. A unique sun alignment occurs twice a year, when sunlight illuminates the statues inside the main temple. Abu Simbel is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and can be reached by road or air from Aswan. The best time to visit is between October and April.
Meet and pick up
According to the arranged pick up time you will be meet with rip who will transfer you to Cairo airport to take your flight to Aswan upon arriving to Aswan you will be met with your tour guide to visit the below site then back to the airport to flight back to Cairo and be transferred to your hotel
The big temple of Ramses II
The Big Temple of Ramses II at Abu Simbel, built in the 13th century BC, features four massive statues of Ramses II at the entrance. The temple was relocated in the 1960s due to the Aswan High Dam. A unique sun alignment occurs twice a year, illuminating the inner sanctum. The temple was dedicated to Ramses II and the gods, symbolizing his power and divine status.
The smaller temple of his wife Nefertari
The Smaller Temple of Nefertari at Abu Simbel was built by Ramses II for his wife, Nefertari. It features six statues at the entrance (four of Ramses II and two of Nefertari) . The temple celebrates Nefertari’s beauty and role as the queen.
Inclusions & Exclusions
Inclusions
- Domestic flights (Cairo-Aswan-Abu Simbel-Cairo)
- Qualified Egyptologist guide
- Entrance fees
- Hotel/port pick up and drop off
- Transport by air-conditioned minibus.
Exclusions
- Gratuities (recommended)
- Food and drinks, unless specified
Current Season Price Details
Please Note that price changes per season, so the price will depend on the date you pick when check out
| # | Price |
|---|---|
| Solo Adult | $ 550 /per adult |
| Group of (2-3) Adults | $ 400 /per adult |
| Group of (4-6) Adults | $ 380 /per adult |
| Group of (7-10) Adults | $ 340 /per adult |
| Group of (11-more) Adults | $ 320 /per adult |
| Child [age:6-11] | $ 200 /per child |
| Infant [age:0-5] | $ 120 /per infant |
Deposit
35 % of the total booking amount