2 DAY 1 NIGHT Abu Simbel Tour From Aswan

Tour details

Duration: 2 Days 1 Night 
Type: Private Tour 
Pick up & drop off: Aswan

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Languages available for Tour guides (Live)
English, Spanish, German, French

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OVERNIGHT TOUR TO ABU SIMBEL FROM ASWAN
 

Day 1:

pick you up from your aswan airport/hotel/cruise in Aswan and drive to the south of Aswan which is around 3hrs drive to accommodation in a hotel in Abu Simbel by air-conditioned vehicle.

Day 2:

Pickup from your hotel in Abu Simbel by Yalla Egypt Travel Tour guide by Private A/C Vehicle to start your tour visit ABU SIMBEL 

The Great Temple of Abu Simbel: A Monument to Ramesses II

The Great Temple of Abu Simbel, located in Nubia near Egypt’s southern border, stands as one of the most awe-inspiring monuments of ancient Egypt. King Ramesses II of the Nineteenth Dynasty commissioned this magnificent structure around 1264 BC, carving it directly into the rock.

The Colossal Façade

The temple’s façade features four colossal seated statues of Ramesses, each standing at about 20 meters (66 feet) tall. One of these statues collapsed due to an ancient earthquake, and its fragments still lie on the ground.

The Temple’s Interior and Astronomical Alignment

Inside, colossal standing statues of the king line the main hall, leading to the sanctuary where four deities—Amun Ra, Ra Horakhty, Ptah, and a deified Ramesses II—sit in eternal watch. The temple’s construction reflects remarkable precision, allowing sunlight to penetrate the inner sanctuary and illuminate the statues twice a year, on February 22 and October 22. Many believe these dates mark Ramesses II’s birthday and coronation.

The Small Temple: Honoring Queen Nefertari

To the north of the Great Temple, Ramesses II constructed another rock-cut temple devoted to the goddess Hathor and his Great Royal Wife, Queen Nefertari. While most ancient Egyptian temples emphasize the dominance of pharaohs over their queens, this temple stands out by portraying Nefertari’s statues at the same scale as those of Ramesses—an exceptional tribute to her significance. The façade features six colossal statues, with four representing Ramesses and two depicting Nefertari, each standing approximately 10 meters (33 feet) tall.

Abu Simbel: A Testament to Ancient Egyptian Ingenuity

Intricate carvings and hieroglyphs adorn the temple interiors, illustrating Ramesses II’s military victories, religious devotion, and divine status. The Abu Simbel temples remain among Egypt’s most iconic sites, drawing thousands of visitors annually who come to marvel at their grandeur and historical significance.

At the end of your 2 Days 1 Night Abu Simbel Tour from Aswan, you will return to Aswan, concluding an unforgettable journey into Egypt’s ancient past.