• Abu Simbel - Situated 280 kilometers (approximately a 3-hour drive) south of Aswan, you’ll find the grandest and most exquisite Rock-cut Temples. This captivating location is nestled between the expansive Lake Nasser (created by the construction of the new dam) and the vast Egyptian desert. These temples are heralded as monumental achievements of our time, having been preserved by UNESCO from 1964 to 1968 to protect them from the rising waters of Lake Nasser. The journey there is equally impressive, with a well-maintained, smoothly paved road. Along the way, travelers can witness the phenomenon of Le Mirage on both sides.
  The temples at Abu Simbel, carved in 1200 BC during the reign of Ramses II, are steeped in history. The larger temple was constructed in his honor, while the smaller one was devoted to his beloved wife Nefertari, the most favored among his consorts.

• French-speaking guide who is an Egyptologist
• Entrance tickets to the site included
• Transportation in a modern, private, air-conditioned coach

• Tips for your guide.
• Additional tickets to use photo cameras inside the temples.

Abu Simbel is considered the most visited site in Egypt after the pyramids. not to be missed when you are in Egypt. Our French-speaking guide will pick you up at dawn (5:00 am) where you are in Aswan (hotel, boat, airport, guest rooms, etc.) to accompany you to Abu Simbel. On arrival, If you want to go through the toilets. The guide will explain to you in front of the temples from an Album, because he has no right to explain it to you. You have free time to see the interior, and to take photos by mobile phone (for the interior There is an additional ticket for cameras not included but in front of the temples without supplement) then you will start your way back. If it is clear you will admire seeing the mirage on the road. In fact the road is very well asphalted.

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.