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2-Day Tour to Abu Simbel Temples from Aswan
Description
This 2-day tour to the Abu Simbel Temples from Aswan is ideal for those who want a more comprehensive experience at one of the most impressive archaeological sites of Ancient Egypt. It's perfect for travelers looking not only to explore the temples during the day, but also to experience the magic of the famous Abu Simbel Sound and Light Show under the stars, with the convenience of an overnight stay.
The 2-day tour to the Abu Simbel Temples from Aswan begins with a three-hour drive through the Nubian Desert to Abu Simbel. Upon arrival, you'll visit the majestic rock-cut temples, a UNESCO World Heritage Site: The Great Temple of Ramses II, with its four colossi over 20 meters high, and the Temple of Nefertari, dedicated to his favorite wife and the goddess Hathor. With your guide, you'll discover the secrets of pharaonic iconography, scenes of military victories, and the religious value held by these structures.
In the evening, after dinner at your hotel, you will enjoy the Abu Simbel Light and Sound Show, an unforgettable experience that combines narration, music, and projections to bring the story of Ramses II and Nefertari to life in front of the illuminated temples. This evening activity allows you to contemplate the temples in a magical atmosphere, very different from that of the day.
The next day, after breakfast at your hotel, you will return to Aswan, taking with you the experience of experiencing Abu Simbel in a unique way, combining history, culture, and a special atmosphere that only an overnight tour can offer.
Book your 2-day tour to the Abu Simbel Temples from Aswan now and enjoy an exclusive experience that combines pharaonic grandeur with the excitement of one of the most recommended shows in Egypt.
Summary
· Visit to the Abu Simbel Temples (the Great Temple of Ramses II and the Lesser Temple of Nefertari).
· The Sound and Light Show at the Abu Simbel Temples.
Itinerary
Your Inécia tour guide will pick you up from your hotel in Aswan to begin your tour to the majestic Abu Simbel Temples by road. After a drive of approximately three hours, you will arrive at this impressive archaeological site, home to two unique temples: the Great Temple, erected by Pharaoh Ramses II, and the Lesser Temple, dedicated to his wife, Queen Nefertari.
After the visit, you will be transferred to your hotel in Abu Simbel to rest. After dinner, you will enjoy the Abu Simbel Sound and Light Show, a magical experience that illuminates the temples under the starry sky of the Nubian Desert and tells the unforgettable story of Ramses II and Nefertari. At the end, you will be returned to your hotel.
Breakfast at the hotel. You will then return to Aswan.
Notes:
· The order of the itinerary may change without affecting the content of the visits.
· Inécia Tours is dedicated to supporting stray animals in archaeological sites during tours while promoting responsible tourism. For more information, please click here.
