Abu Simbel in the south of the Aswan Lake you will find Abu Simbel, a monumental site. Certain organised circuits do not include this excursion systematically, but this site is undeniably worth the trouble. The pharaoh Ramses II already had 3200 years ago a feeling for the style - and to prove its power. On all the Egyptian territory, the leader had established monuments, which still today count innumerable visitors of the whole world. The Temple cut in Abu Simbel's rock is impressive; it is so enormous that one has difficulty to photographing it only with a usual objective.

Home to one of Egypt's most famous sights, Abu Simbel has become an extremely popular tourist destination, due to its tremendous significance in the world of archaeology. One of the most southerly spots in the whole of Egypt, Abu Simbel is just 40 km / 25 miles north of the border to Sudan and relatively near to the bustling city of Aswan, which lies directly to the north-east, along with the Philae Temple.
Abu Simbel enjoys an extremely scenic situated in this part of Egypt and its gigantic twin temples now stand alongside Lake Nasser, on the western shoreline. Egypt's stunning River Nile is also nearby and perfect should you fancy spending a chunk of you holiday enjoying a scenic cruise to Luxor.