Experience the ancient marvel of Abu Simbel from Aswan. Travel south in a luxurious, air-conditioned vehicle, accompanied by your guide who will recount the fascinating history of this 3,400-year-old complex—a masterpiece of ancient Egyptian engineering set beside Lake Nasser. Be awed by the grandeur of the two temples, adorned with colossal statues of Ramses II and his beloved wife, Nefertari. Explore the majestic halls of the Great Temple, which are lined with statues and feature dramatic battle reliefs. As you tour the site, learn about the incredible relocation of the temples in the 1960s, undertaken to safeguard them from the rising waters caused by the construction of the Aswan High Dam.