An incredible outing on this day tour to Abu Simbel from Aswan by flight to the largest and most impressive Temples in Egypt, that of Ramses 11 at Abu Simbel, along with the adjoining Temple of Queen Nefertari, both moved by UNESCO and the Egyptian Government in 1960 due to the rising flood waters of the Nile.
Relax and discover a day trip to Abu Simbel from Aswan by flight in around 30 minutes to Abu Simbel, famous for the great Sun Temple of Ramses II and the Temple of Queen Nefertari which were discovered in 1813 and were almost completely covered with sand. Then both Temples were moved in 1960 by the help of the Egyptian Government and UNESCO to avoid the rising waters of the Nile. Ramses II built the Temples mostly to honour himself as inside there is a mural depicting his famous victory at the Battle of Qadesh where his army defeated their enemies. On the North of Ramses Temple, the Nefertari Temple was built by Ramses II in honour of his favourite wife Queen Nefertari amongst another 200 wives and concubines.