Abu Simbel Tours & Holidays
Abu Simbel Small Group Tours & Tailor-Made Holidays
Abu Simbel is a site definitely not to be missed. This breathtaking monument is accessible by road or a short flight and is best visited early in the morning. It was built by Ramesses II in ancient Nubia, where he wished to demonstrate his power and divine nature. With four colossal 20-metre-high statues of the monarch sitting in pairs flanking the entrance, it was originally sculpted into the rock face, and amazingly these vast temples were cut into pieces, relocated to higher ground and then ...
Abu Simbel is a site definitely not to be missed. This breathtaking monument is accessible by road or a short flight and is best visited early in the morning. It was built by Ramesses II in ancient Nubia, where he wished to demonstrate his power and divine nature. With four colossal 20-metre-high statues of the monarch sitting in pairs flanking the entrance, it was originally sculpted into the rock face, and amazingly these vast temples were cut into pieces, relocated to higher ground and then reconstructed during the reign of President Nasser - so to prevent them being lost to Lake Nasser when the land flooded after the construction of the Aswan high dam further north.
Best experiences
Discover magnificent statues and hieroglyphics
Visit the remarkable Abu Simbel temple, with its four colossal 20-metre-high statues of Ramses II, and admire the stunning heiroglyphics that decorate the interior.OUR FAVOURITE PLACES TO STAY
Eskaleh Nubian Ecolodge, Abu Simbel
Set in a wonderful location overlooking Lake Nasser and not far from Abu Simbel temples, the Eskaleh Nubian Ecolodge offers a unique stay that gives a great insight into local traditions. Guests can…