{"id":32410,"date":"2024-04-07T09:24:15","date_gmt":"2024-04-06T23:24:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.totraveltoo.com\/?p=32410"},"modified":"2024-04-30T09:32:22","modified_gmt":"2024-04-29T23:32:22","slug":"how-to-spend-two-days-in-abu-simbel-egypt","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.totraveltoo.com\/how-to-spend-two-days-in-abu-simbel-egypt\/","title":{"rendered":"How To Spend Two Days in Abu Simbel Egypt"},"content":{"rendered":"

Abu Simbel, a small village in southern Egypt, is home to one of the most impressive archaeological sites in the country – the temples of Ramses II and Nefertari. With its stunning architecture and rich history, Abu Simbel is a must-visit destination for anyone travelling through Egypt. In this article, we share with you how to spend 2 days in Abu Simbel, from exploring the temple in the evening and again at sunrise.<\/p>\n

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Abu Simbel at Sunrise<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Our trip to Abu Simbel was by car from where we spent 2 days in Aswan.<\/span><\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

The 280k\u00a0 journey by car takes 3.30 hours.\u00a0 You can fly from Aswan to Abu Simbel in 48 minutes.\u00a0 We had allowed 2 full days to visit the Ramses II temple in Abu Simbel for the night show and for the sunrise tour.<\/p>\n

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Halfway stop from Aswan to Abu Simbel Sarab Cafe<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

The journey was safe travelling from Aswan to Abu Simbel in both directions with various checkpoints along the way. You stop halfway for a toilet break and you can purchase food or drinks too.<\/p>\n

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Desert along the road from Aswan to Abu Simbel<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

We both found it interesting travelling through the desert in both directions. Some may say it is boring, yes, at times, but also fascinating.<\/p>\n

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Seti Abu Simbel Hotel<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

On arrival we drove straight to our hotel – Seti Abu Simbel<\/span><\/strong><\/a> – the best place to stay in Abu Simbel. We were upgraded to the Presidential Suite, it was quiet during our visit due to the conflict in the region. The resort is perfect, a lovely pool, accommodations and views across Lake Nassar to Sudan. The restaurant was excellent and provided a good menu during our stay.<\/p>\n

Ramses II Temple was only a five-minute drive away, just perfect for our Light and Sound Evening Show and for the very early start for the sunrise tour.<\/p>\n

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Facts about Abu Simbel<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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  1. \u00a0Ramses II temple and the Temple of Hathor were carved out of rock in the 13th century BC.<\/li>\n
  2. Ramses II temple stands at 33m high<\/li>\n
  3. \u00a0The 4 statues of Ramses II at the entrance to the temple show him wearing the double crown of upper and Lower Egypt. The 2nd statue of Ramses II was destroyed during an earthquake.<\/li>\n
  4. \u00a0Both temples were relocated by UNESCO during the 196os as they had to make way for the High Aswan Dam<\/li>\n
  5. The Temple is dedicated to the gods Amon-Ra, Ra-Harakhti, and Ptah.<\/li>\n
  6. \u00a0They were discovered in 1813 by Jean-Louis Burckhardt a Swiss explorer.<\/li>\n
  7. \u00a0Reliefs inside the Temple Hall of Ramses II show the Battle of the Qadesh<\/li>\n
  8. \u00a0The Temple of Hathor was built of Ramses II for his wife Nefertari. It is much smaller than Ramses II.<\/li>\n
  9. \u00a0Two solar alignments one on February 22 celebrates the cultivation season and the 2nd solar alignment on October 22 celebrates the flood season. Head to the Sanctuary on these two days at sunrise and you will see the rays highlight the four statues of Rameses II, Ptah, Amon-Ra, and Ra-Harakhti<\/li>\n
  10. Opening times: 7 am to 4 pm (in summer 7 am to 5 pm)<\/li>\n
  11. You walk from the main entrance down hill which takes around 5 minutes. When exiting you walk past the Temple of Hathor and make your way back to the main entrance.\u00a0 If mobility is an issue you can hire a buggy.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    You can purchase your entry tickets here to visit during the day:<\/strong><\/p>\n

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