Air Tours in Abu Simbel will surely be the highlight of your vacation in Egypt. Enjoy differently by being in this air tour to the cultural and historic city of Abu Simbel. So if Egypt is your destination in your forthcoming vacation include air tours in Abu Simbel in your tour list.
What to see in the air tours in Abu Simbel
The air tour is not only fascinating but also saves a lot of time. Your air tour begins from Aswan and takes you to the renowned ancient city of Abu Simbel. As you land at the airport and take the airport shuttle you can see on your way that the city reflects both modern and ancient engineering. The whole city of Abu Simbel is set on the banks of Lake Nasser and is one of Egypt’s most visited sites. The city suffered major destruction but was relocated in 1960 along with the Aswan Dam.
In this tour to Abu Simbel you will have a glimpse of a system of temples built by Ramesses II and his favorite wife Nefertari. There are also other beautiful historical buildings. The two famous temples are Great Temple of Ramses II and Temple of Hathor. On your walk to the temple entrances your guide will enlighten you with the knowledge of the history of the site including details of the UNESCO led relocation and how the temples were discovered after the accident of 1813. There is no doubt that the wonderful artworks inside the temple are sure to leave you dumbfounded. The attraction of the temples is further enhanced by their scenic location on the edge of Lake Nasser in the orange sands of the desert.
Your tour finally ends with a short visit to the small visitor's center which documents the UNESCO relocation project.
Timings, Schedules and Duration
The total tour to Abu Simbel takes 4 to 5 hours although the flight takes about only 45 minutes. The tour departs daily from Aswan hotels and Port area between 7.30am and 8.00am and returns sometime around 9.50 pm.
Other Information about the air tour in Abu Simbel
- Flight from Aswan to Abu Simbel on Egypt Air or Air Memphis
- This tour must be booked at least 24 hours in advance of your travel date
- Tour is operated in English. French, German, Spanish, Italian, Dutch and Russian speaking guides are available, if requested at time of booking
- Minibus transport is wheelchair accessible
- Hotel or Port pick up and drop off
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