Day Tour : Abu Simbel Temples & Nubian Village

Nubian Village is one of Egypt's most unique and cultural areas, located near Aswan. The Nubian Villages are characterized by colorful and beautiful houses with rounded roofs that reflect the unique architectural heritage of this culture. The inhabitants of Nubian villages maintain their traditions and customs, and speak the Nubian language alongside Arabic. The region is rich in history and culture, and contains Nubian statues and ancient temples. The Nubian village sare also a tourist attraction where visitors can enjoy river cruises on the Nile Rive rand visit Nubian markets to buy handicrafts and spices.

Abu Simbel is a monumental archaeological site in southern Egypt, famous for its two massive rock-cut temples built by Pharaoh Ramses II during the 19th Dynasty. The temples are carved into the cliffs near Lake Nasser and are renowned for their grandeur and architectural precision. The larger temple is dedicated to Ramses II himself, featuring four colossal statues of the pharaoh at its entrance, while the smaller temple honors his wife, Queen Nefertari, with equally impressive statues. Abu Simbel is especially remarkable for its alignment with the sun, which illuminates the inner sanctum twice a year, symbolizing the power of the pharaoh. In the 1960s, the temples were relocated to higher ground to avoid being submerged by the rising waters of the Aswan High Dam, making it one of the most iconic and well-preserved sites in Egypt.