Top Abu Simbel Archaeology Tours

What makes this tour truly special is the opportunity to visit one of Egypt's most extraordinary UNESCO World Heritage Sites with the insight of a private Egyptologist guide. Marvel at the colossal statues of Ramses II, explore the magnificent Great Temple and the Temple of Queen Nefertari, and discover the incredible story behind their relocation to save them from the rising waters of Lake Nasser. You'll also learn about the remarkable solar alignment phenomenon, when sunlight reaches the sanctuary only twice each year—a masterpiece of ancient Egyptian engineering and astronomy.

The Abu Simbel Temple, which sits on the border of Egypt and Sudan, is a remarkable display of ancient Egyptian art and architecture. Join a small group and explore the temples of Queen Nefertiti and Ramses II, which were built in the 13th century BC. Learn which gods the temples were dedicated to, how they were built, and the solar alignment that happens twice a year.

The only temple carving in the mountains-in this temple the Ramses as a god, here the annual sun party happens