Egypt · UNESCO Heritage Sites

1-Day Abu Simbel Temples Tour with Lake Nasser setting

1 Day Round trip from Abu Simbel Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights

01 Explore the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Abu Simbel Temples
02 Discover the twin temples dedicated to Ramesses II and Nefertari
03 Learn the history of temples carved in the 13th century BC
04 Visit the rock temples on the western bank of Lake Nasser

Visit the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Abu Simbel Temples in Aswan, Egypt, and admire the architectural style of these remarkable rock temples. Built in memory of Ramesses II and his wife, Nefertari, the temples are dedicated to the gods Amun, Ra-Horakhty, and Ptah. On this one-day tour, learn about their history, significance, and enduring legacy on the western bank of Lake Nasser.

Learn the history of these twin temples, originally carved in the 13th century BC during the 19th Dynasty reign of Pharaoh Ramesses II, as a tribute to his victory at the Battle of Kadesh.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 1 Day

Tour type Private

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Not included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access Not applicable

Cities Abu Simbel, Lake Nasser

Languages English, Italian

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Explore the Abu Simbel Temples

Visit the rock temples of Abu Simbel, located in a village in Nubia on the western bank of Lake Nasser.
Discover the two famous temples, dedicated to the most famous couple, Ramesses II and his most beloved wife, Nefertari.
Learn the history of these twin temples, originally carved in the 13th century BC during the 19th Dynasty reign of Pharaoh Ramesses II, as a tribute to his victory at the Battle of Kadesh.

The route