Day Trip to Abu Simbel by Plane

We'll pick you up at your hotel to make our way to the Cairo Airport, where we'll take a flight to Abu Simbel, located in the South of Egypt.

The second we touch solid ground, we'll head to the architectural area to make a guided tour of the Abu Simbel temples. Ramses II, known as the 'builder pharaoh,' ordered the construction of enormous monuments in this area of Nubia as a testament to his hegemony. The construction of the Aswan Dam in 1960 endangered these temples, known as UNESCO World Heritage Sites, but they were moved, ensuring they would live on forever.

Having won the battle of Qadesh against his Anatolian enemies, Ramses II wanted to amaze his subjects with a great temple dedicated to the Gods. We'll learn about the mysteries that surround this enigmatic place, entering through the main door, where two enormous sculptures of Ramses II himself will receive us.

We'll also visit the Smaller Temple, which is dedicated to Nefertari, Ramses II's favorite wife. The facade of the building is truly stunning, and here, you can put your knowledge of Hieroglyphs to the test, deciphering some of the text carved into the rock. Then we'll head inside, continuing to solve the enigmas that the fascinating world of ancient Egypt always hides.

With the visit to the archaeological site over, we'll head to the nearby Abu Simbel airport, just 20 minutes away from the temples. From there, we'll land in Cairo and take you back to your hotel.

Important Information

The flight may be direct or could stop in Aswan. This will be told to the passengers upon arrival at the airport.

 

Included

Hotel pickup and drop–off

Round–trip transport to and from Cairo Airport

Plane tickets from Cairo to Abu Simbel

Transport from the Abu Simbel Aiport to the temples

Tickets to all temples visited

English–speaking guide

Not included 

Food and drinks