Abu Simbel & Aswan — Package from Cairo

Overview

Egypt's two greatest Nubian monuments in one short escape from the capital. You fly south from Cairo to Aswan, then travel on to Abu Simbel, where Ramesses II carved four sixty-five-foot statues of himself into a sandstone cliff more than 3,000 years ago. The whole complex — the Great Temple and the smaller temple Ramesses dedicated to his queen Nefertari — was cut from the rock and lifted block by block to higher ground in the 1960s to escape the rising waters of Lake Nasser. Back in Aswan you visit the Temple of Philae, the graceful island sanctuary of the goddess Isis, and stand atop the Aswan High Dam, the vast structure that reshaped the river and created the lake behind it. At the granite quarries you see the Unfinished Obelisk, still lying where it cracked before it could be raised. A licensed Egyptologist travels with you throughout, and internal flights, transfers and hotel nights are handled so the days flow without logistics. It is the classic way to reach the far south of Egypt without the long overland drive, pairing the country's most awe-inspiring temples with the calm of Aswan's stretch of the Nile.

Highlights

• ✦Great Temple of Ramesses II at Abu Simbel
• ✦Temple of Nefertari
• ✦Island Temple of Philae (Isis)
• ✦The Aswan High Dam
• ✦Unfinished Obelisk in the granite quarries
• ✦Return flights Cairo–Aswan
• ✦Licensed Egyptologist guide

What's included

Itinerary

1. 1
   Day 1 — Fly Cairo to Aswan

   Morning flight south to Aswan, met on arrival and transferred to your hotel. In the afternoon you visit the Aswan High Dam and the Unfinished Obelisk lying in the ancient granite quarries.

2. 2
   Day 2 — Abu Simbel

   An early drive along the shore of Lake Nasser to the colossal rock temples of Ramesses II and Nefertari. Return to Aswan for the island Temple of Philae, sanctuary of the goddess Isis.

3. 3
   Day 3 — Aswan to Cairo

   Free time by the river or an optional felucca sail before your return flight to the capital, where you are transferred back to your hotel.

Meeting point

📍 Hotel pickup included, or meet at the operator's downtown office.

Frequently asked questions

How long is this experience?

2–3 days

Can I cancel my booking?

Yes — you can cancel free of charge up to 24 hours before it starts.

Where does it start?

Hotel pickup included, or meet at the operator's downtown office.

Will I get instant confirmation?

Yes — your confirmation arrives on your phone right after booking.

What's included?

Return domestic flights Cairo–Aswan · Air-conditioned transfers in Aswan · Licensed Egyptologist guide · Hotel accommodation with breakfast · All entrance fees on the itinerary · Bottled water