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Aswan - A majestic, living history book
Aswan was our second stop in our first ever trip to Egypt. Prior to our arrival, we only knew a brief summery of the background of the city. But we found out much more upon our arrival, and the view of the Nile River is out of this world.
We arrived late at the city, but were welcomed by our local tour guide, and showed us around the city at night. We departed very early to Abu Simbel the next day because it requires a 3 and half hour drive, and I was stunned when I saw the temples for the first time, and was more speechless when I learned that the local government has moved the temple to build one of the largest dams in the world in case of flooding. It is an once in a life-time visit.
Aswan is made of multiple islands and Nubian villages and deserts along the Nile, we took a Felucca ride on the Nile and had a glimpse of the best sunset views which has left us dumbfounded. The landscape and the skyline of the city is very cinematic and picturesque. We fell in love with the city and the amazing people right away. #aswan #movenpick #abusimbel #nile #felucca
Abu Simbel Temple 🛕, Aswan, Egypt 🇪🇬
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The Abu Simbel Temples in southern Egypt are a UNESCO World Heritage site renowned for their grandeur and historical significance. Carved out of a mountainside, the temples feature colossal statues and intricate reliefs.
The complex consists of two main temples, the Great Temple of Ramses II standing at about 98 feet (30 meters) tall and the smaller Temple of Hathor dedicated to Ramses II's wife, Queen Nefertari
What makes the Temples particularly remarkable is the incredible engineering feat that took place in the 1960s during the construction of the Aswan High Dam and the resulting formation of Lake Nasser. To save the temples from being submerged, an international effort was undertaken to relocate the entire complex to higher ground, ensuring its preservation for future generations.
Top 5 travel tips ~
1️⃣ Visit early morning to avoid the crowds and heat
2️⃣ Book transportation in advance, as Abu Simbel is about a 4-hour drive from Aswan (about 280 kilometers)
3️⃣ Hire a local guide or join a guided tour to learn about the fascinating history and significance of the temples
4️⃣ Don't forget to capture the beautiful moments
5️⃣ Take your time to explore both the Great Temple of Ramses II and the smaller Temple of Hathor
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Abu Simbel temples
Abu Simbel is an archaeological site located on the western bank of Lake Nasser, about 290 km southwest of Aswan. It is one of the "Nubian Antiquities" sites included in the UNESCO list of World Heritage Sites. Which starts from the direction of the flow of the river from Abu Simbel to Philae. #abusimbel#temples #aswan #egypt #2023travelwish #mytripvlog #tripblazers #infinitypool #mountainview
Abu simbel
For my trip, I went from Aswan to Abu simbel temple in the early morning, it took like 2-3 hours to reach Abu simbel temple. On the way to Abu simbel, you can see desert on the way long. Moreover, there was a strong wind here in the morning and it was located next to the lake, so I recommended you to prepare the jacket or sweater and sunglasses even though it was shiny day (maybe, I went there during December, so it might be cold.)#abusimbel #egypt #travel
Abu Simbel Temples - The Mountain Shrine!
These two immense carved rock temples at Abu Simbel, a village in the ancient Upper Egyptian region of Nubia, are dedicated to 13th century Pharaoh Ramesses II and his first wife Nefertari. Their construction, including the carving of the massive rock-cut statues of the royals, took twenty years.
Dedicated to the Ancient Egyptian gods Amun, Ra-Horakhty and Ptah and to Ramesses himself, they are considered to be the most beautiful of the temples commissioned during the Pharaoh's reign, placed by many tourists as a highlight on their travels around the country.
Buried in the sand for centuries, the temples were rediscovered at the beginning of the 19th century CE. They had to be dismantled and relocated in the 1960s to avoid damage by floods during the construction of the Aswan Dam. This incredible feat was achieved thanks to the financial support of a number of countries around the world; to show gratitude, Egypt donated four temples to the different nations who provided assistance, including the Temple of Debod, located in Madrid, Spain.
As well as admiring the majestic architecture of the ancient temple complex during the daytime, if you decide to stay overnight in Abu Simbel, you'll have time to experience the light and sound show put on every evening (at 6 pm in winter and 7 pm in summer, costs LE 250).
Top tip: take an early bus or excursion so that you'll arrive to see the sun rise over the desert. Well worth getting up early!
How to get to Abu Simbel
While the town of Abu Simbel does have accommodation options, the majority of visitors tend to make a day trip to the temples from Aswan. There are a few different ways to travel to Abu Simbel: by road, river or air:
Travelling by plane is technically the quickest option, with the journey between Aswan and Abu Simbel airports taking only 45 minutes. However, flights do not depart every day, and once you factor in the time taken to arrive at the airport and go through security, and generally high prices, this isn't the most convenient way to get to Abu Simbel.
Travelling by boat is probably the most luxury option, and it certainly gets you close to the temples, as ships dock close to the complex. Cruises on Lake Nasser sail from Aswan to Abu Simbel, and vice versa, stopping at the ancient Nubian monuments along the way.
Travelling by bus is the cheapest and most popular way to reach Abu Simbel, and it's about a 3 hour drive. There's one public bus a day which charges around LE 50, but it doesn't arrive until 11:30 am, meaning you'll miss the sunrise. Chartered tourist buses cost about LE 160 per person if you book directly with the bus company; hotels usually charge extra to book them for you. Hiring your own car with a driver is more expensive but a lot more comfortable. Buses have to leave Abu Simbel by 4 pm, so make the most of the time you have there!#passionpassport #egypt #aswan #abusimbel #globetrotter #pharoahs #ancientegypt #history #ramses #nile
The Great Temple of Abu Simbel
The Great Temple at Abu Simbel is probably the most famous and visited place in the city of Aswan. As this landmark is very far from the nearest city, you need to arrange private transportation to get there or buy a half day tour which is quite popular. This tour will arrange round trip transportation in comfortable buses. You might need a whole morning or a whole afternoon to plan both: the transportation and sightseen time for this place. It is more comfortable to visit this place in the morning or late afternoon as the weather is quite hot. I was always overwhelmed when looking at this temple in pictures, but it is even more amazing in person. The exuberant and the gorgeous paintings and interior details will make you love this place.
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Amazing Egypt
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Egypt is such an amazing place. Rich history and wonderful scenery. of course chaotic traffic, dusty, begging, hawking is part of the life of Egypt.
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