Explore Abu Simbel Temples by Plane from Aswan

Embark on a full-day tour to Abu Simbel Temples by plane from Aswan. Discover the beauty of the phenomenal Temples of pharaoh Ramses II and his beloved wife Nefertari at Abu Simbel. Welcome to our exceptional tour to the awe-inspiring Abu Simbel Temples, where you will embark on an unforgettable adventure by plane from Aswan. Prepare to be mesmerized by the ancient wonders and architectural marvels of these extraordinary temples, while enjoying the convenience and efficiency of air travel.

Price Includes

Hotel pick up and drop off
Return flight ticket
Entrance fees of all sites of the tour
Licensed Egyptologist tour guide
All service charges and local taxes

Price Excludes

Gratuities
Travel insurance

Price Per Person

01 person: 500 USD
02 people: 350 USD
03-07 people: 330 USD
08-16 people: 310 USD

Children Policy

Children from 0-2 years pay 30% of the adult price.
Children from 3-5 years pay 40% of the adult price.
Children from 6-11 years pay 50% of the adult price.
Children from 12 years pay adult price.

Itinerary

Tour To Abu Simbel Temples By Plane From Aswan

Explore the majestic Abu Simbel temples with our exclusive Aswan day tours. Your tour to the temples of Abu Simbel by plane from Aswan begins when our representative picks you up from your hotel/cruise reception to transfer you to Aswan Airport for a 45-minute flight to Abu Simbel. Meet your guide outside the arrival terminal with a signboard of your name to commence your trip to Abu Simbel Temples by plane from Aswan.

Abu Simbel Temples by plane from Aswan

Your tour to Abu Simbel by plane begins at the Great Temple of Ramses II. Ramses the Great, who ruled Egypt for about 67 years (1279-1213 BC), built these two temples at Abu Simbel. It sits at the southern frontier of pharaonic Egypt and facing Nubia, Abu Simbel features his queen’s temple and his great temple. In 1813, Swiss traveler Johann Ludwig Burckhardt discovered the top part of the temple. It took Belzoni three years to remove the sand and gain entry. Finally, the stunning four statues of Ramses were seen in modern times.

Abu Simbel Great Temple honors Amun, Re-Horakhty, Ptah, and Ramses II as a god. The temple’s front features four colossal statues of Ramses, exemplifying ancient Egyptian art. Scholars frequently discuss the sun miracle at the temple, where, on February 22nd and October 22nd, the rays penetrate the sanctuary and illuminate all the statues on the wall except Ptah’s.

Your second stop of your tour to Abu Simbel by plane from Aswan is at the Temple of Nefertari. This temple is dedicated to Hathor and Nefertari as a goddess. Hathor’s main cult center is Dendera temple. The façade of the temple is adorned by six statues, two for Nefertari and four for Ramses II.

Saving Abu Simbel Temples

In the 1960s, engineers salvaged the temples from the rising waters of the Nile, caused by the construction of the High Dam, by relocating them to a higher position. When the creation of Lake Nasser in the mid-20th century threatened to submerge Abu Simbel, UNESCO and the Egyptian government launched a project to save the site. UNESCO initiated an informational and fundraising campaign in 1959 to support the effort.

Between 1963 and 1968 a workforce and an international team of engineers and scientists, supported by funds from more than 50 countries, dug away the top of the cliff and completely disassembled both temples, reconstructing them on the high ground of more than 200 feet (60 meters) above their previous site. In all, some 16,000 blocks were moved. In 1979 Abu Simbel, Philae, and other nearby monuments were collectively designated a UNESCO World Site Heritage. Conclude your tour to Abu Simbel by plane from Aswan with a transfer back to Abu Simbel Airport to fly back to Aswan. Transfer from Aswan Airport to your hotel/cruise.

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