Full Day Tour to Abu Simbel and High dam
Overview
Tour to Abu Simbel and High dam from Aswan
Enjoy a visit to this temple that includes two of the most important rock temples in the southernmost part of Egypt, namely Abu Simbel the Great, which was dedicated to the worship of ‘Ra Hor Akheti’, ‘Amun Ra’, ‘Ptah’ and the king himself. The entire temple is carved into the rock and represents one of the miracles of architecture in the ancient world, and it took 20 years to carve the temple and the axis of the temple was implemented to allow sunlight to penetrate the Holy of Holies twice a year on 22 October and 22 February.
On this day we also learn more about the first water storage project in the Nile Basin countries, which employed 34,000 people and took 10 years to build (1960-1970) at a cost of about one billion dollars. Second only to the Suez Canal in terms of importance, the International Commission on Dams and Major Corporations ranked it among the top projects of the twentieth century.
Explore the incredible Pharaonic structures and discover the history of ancient Egypt through these significant sites on this trip, which offers a fantastic cultural and historical experience.
Tour to Abu Simbel and High dam from Aswan
Enjoy a visit to this temple that includes two of the most important rock temples in the southernmost part of Egypt, namely Abu Simbel the Great, which was dedicated to the worship of ‘Ra Hor Akheti’, ‘Amun Ra’, ‘Ptah’ and the king himself. The entire temple is carved into the rock and represents one of the miracles of architecture in the ancient world, and it took 20 years to carve the temple and the axis of the temple was implemented to allow sunlight to penetrate the Holy of Holies twice a year on 22 October and 22 February.
On this day we also learn more about the first water storage project in the Nile Basin countries, which employed 34,000 people and took 10 years to build (1960-1970) at a cost of about one billion dollars. Second only to the Suez Canal in terms of importance, the International Commission on Dams and Major Corporations ranked it among the top projects of the twentieth century.
Explore the incredible Pharaonic structures and discover the history of ancient Egypt through these significant sites on this trip, which offers a fantastic cultural and historical experience.
Inclusion
- All fees and taxes
- Shopping excursions in Aswan
- Glasses water during your Tours
- A professional guide who speaks fluent English
- Pick up services from your hotel & return.
- All sightseeing entrance costs are listed in the itinerary above.
- Cairo Top Tours provides all transportation in a private, air-conditioned car.
Exclusion
- Tipping
- Any additions
- Personal costs
- Prices apply for Egypt Easter trips and Egypt Christmas and New Year excursions.
Itinerary
Your guide will receive you in the hotel lobby and transfer you to Abu Simbel in a private air-conditioned car. The guide will provide you with information such as that there is a small Abu Simbel temple located 100 metres from the first temple, which is dedicated to the goddess Hathor and Queen Nefertari, the main wife of the king, King Ramses II dedicated it to Queen Nefertari, his wife and lover, and 6 huge statues of equal size represent the king and queen in a clear manifestation of the high status the queen enjoyed with her husband, adorning its facade.
The temple extends 24 meters deep into the plateau, and its interior walls are adorned with a series of magnificent scenes depicting the queen worshipping various gods either with the king or alone.
You will return to Aswan to see the High Dam, which was finished in 1902, after your trip. Originally just 54 meters high, it was subsequently raised in two phases: from 1907 to 1912 and again from 1929 to 1933.
In 1946 this low dam was about to overflow, so it was decided to build another dam 8 kilometres upstream. In 1952, Adrian Daninos, an Egyptian-Greek engineer, proposed the construction of the Aswan High Dam to capture the Nile flood, store its water and generate electricity. In early 1954, two German engineering companies submitted a design for the project, and in December of the same year, an international committee approved the feasibility of building the High Dam.
After that, you will be returned to your hotel, where our service will come to an end.
Price
| Number of Persons | Prices |
|---|---|
| 1 Person | $210 Per Person |
| 2 - 3 Persons | $130 Per Person |
| 4 - 6 Persons | $100 Per Person |
| 7 - 10 Persons | $80 Per Person |
Start from : $80
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Yes, Abu Simbel is located near the High dam, and you need 2 hours to arrive to Abu Simbel with a private car.
The High Dam, also known as the Aswan High Dam, is important for several reasons. It helps control the flooding of the Nile River, provides a stable water supply for irrigation and electricity generation, and has contributed to Egypt's economic development.
Aswan boasts many attractive tourist attractions that can be explored on a day tour. Here are some highlights that are typically included on Aswan day tours:
- Philae Temple.
- High Dam.
- Unfinished Obelisk.
- Nubian Village.
- Aswan Souk.
- Botanical Island (Kitchener's Island)
- Nubian Museum.
Yes, day trips can be organized to view the High Dam from Aswan. The High Dam is an important landmark in Egypt, and visitors can enjoy visiting it and discover its history and its importance in generating energy and controlling floods in the Nile.
Options available to tourists typically include:
Organized tours: Tours can be booked with Cairo Top Tours, which offers its services to visit the High Dam. These tours usually include time to view and learn about the historical and engineering details of the dam.
Private boat trips: A boat trip can also be organized on the Nile River that passes next to the High Dam, and it provides a unique view for tourists from the perspective of the river.
Self-visit: Visitors can rent a car or taxi and move themselves to the High Dam and make a self-visit without the need for organized tours.
Aswan Governorate in southern Egypt is a great place to enjoy the sun and sea thanks to its enchanting natural scenery and rich cultural history. Here are some places you can visit to enjoy the beautiful weather and clear waters in Aswan:
Nabatieh Island.
Grand Island Beach (Stanley Island).
Mövenpick Resort Aswan.
Freyas Park (Freyas Island).
Corniche in Aswan.
You can book by contacting us on our website or WhatsApp number.
You can take a boat trip on the Nile River from Luxor to Aswan, which lasts 5 days, or from Aswan to Luxor, which lasts 4 days. You can also take a trip that starts and ends in the same city, either Luxor or Aswan.
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