6 h

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About this activity

Simbel which its main attraction is the great sun temple of RamsesII and the Temple of Queen Nefertari. Both temples were discovered in 1813 it was almost completely covered with sand. Then both temples were moved in 1960 by the help of Egyptian government and UNESCO to avoid the rising water of the Nile. Ramses II built the temple mostly to honour himself as inside there is a mural depicting his famous victory at Kadesh battle where his army defeated his enemies. On the north of Ramses temple, the Nefertari Temple which was built by Ramses II to his favourite wife Queen Nefertari among other 200 wives and concubines. After finishing the visit you will fly back to Aswan and then you will be driven back to your hotel.

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Included

Pick up services from your hotel and return
All transfers & transportation by private air-conditioned van
Assistance of our personnel during the day tour
Professional English-speaking Egyptologist guide during tour
Bottled water during your trip
Service charges and taxes included in tour price
Lunch
Bottled water

Not included

Personal spending
Optional activities
Tipping

Additional

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Not wheelchair accessible
Availability for shows cannot be checked without making a booking. Credit cards will only be charged upon confirmation of show availability
This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate

Features

Tourism

90%

Original

85%

Cultural

45%

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