Jun 9, 2009 - Abu Simbel

I opted to head out to Abu Simbel this morning by bus, at a cost of 160 Egyptian Pounds ($40AUD) as it was $140AUD cheaper than flying. ... Its necessary to leave at 3am as the temperature in Abu Simbel reaches over 40C by 9am so the visits are times to avoid the heat of the day and also you have to travel in armed convoy so its not possible to reschedule when all the buses in town leave at the same time. ... Pretty much all tourists experience armed security and convoys while travelling between towns and cities in different parts of Egypt to ensure all travellers are transported safely and I had my first experience of this on my way to Abu Simbel. ... The two temples of Abu Simbel were constructed under the instruction of Ramses II, the first bring the Great Temple of Abu Simbel which has four colossal statues of Ramses II sitting majestically, each more than 20m tall, with smaller statues of his family as well, all carved out of a mountainside. ... No mean feat considering the sheer size of the temples! I have to admit I am far more impressed by Abu Simbel now than the Giza Pyramids… From there it was a 3 hour drive back towards Aswan, with a stop at Philae Temple. ...

Jun 2, 2009 - Lulu:Fastest Camel in Egypt

Good Morning everyone! Thanks for your notes! So yesterday I went down to the pool, it was lovely! our hotel is right on the nile, so from the pool you can see the nile and all the sand dunes across the river. We came back and I went out for a quick water run with one fellow from the group, as we have to go down the street to get bottled water for our early trip to Abu Simbel. ... Abu Simbel was awesome. ...

Mar 5, 2009 - Abu Simbel - Cairo

To complete my time in Egypt I had a whirlwind excursion to Abu Simbel, and it was the highlight. ... Abu Simbel is a half hour flight south of Aswan, and there are two temples; the largest is for King Ramses II, and the smaller one for one of his wives, Queen Nefertari. ... I'm glad I saw Egypt in the order I did - Cairo (pyramids are awesome, as expected), Luxor blew me away and was totally unexpected, and Abu Simbel took it to another level with it all being carved into the cliffs. ...

Feb 5, 2009 - Abu Simbel

Today is an optional tour by bus south to Abu Simbel. ... Our arrival in Abu Simbel was approximately 8:30ish. ... He informed us that Abu Simbel is 180 miles south of Aswan on the shore of Lake Nasser. ...

Aug 3, 2008 - Temple of Abu Simbel

Today's trip to Abu Simbel fulfills a dream I have had for many years. ... The place is truly awesome.Today's trip to Abu Simbel fulfills a dream I have had for many years. ... The place is truly awesome....

Jun 12, 2008 - Abu Simbel and Aswan

After leaving our Cairo hotel at 10pm and boarding the overnight train we finally arrived in Aswan around midday the following day. That night we had get up at 3am to join our police convoy setting off for Abu Simbel. ... We arrived in Abu Simbel at 9am and I was glad we were there early because it was already heating up! Abu Simbel is fantastic - a temple carved out of stone (much like Petra) built by the Pharoah Ramses II. ... The temple is much more complex than those in Jordan , with lots of rooms with fantastic carvings, and statues inside.After leaving our Cairo hotel at 10pm and boarding the overnight train we finally arrived in Aswan around midday the following day. That night we had get up at 3am to join our police convoy setting off for Abu Simbel. ... We arrived in Abu Simbel at 9am and I was glad we were there early because it was already heating up! Abu Simbel is fantastic - a temple carved out of stone (much like Petra) built by the Pharoah Ramses II. ... The temple is much more complex than those in Jordan , with lots of rooms with fantastic carvings, and statues inside....

Apr 16, 2008 - Up the Nile to Abu Simbel

Hello - I'm going to break the last 10 days into segments. That night we had a very short night's sleep since we had to link up with a convoy for the trip south to Abu Simbel. ... We reached Abu Simbel just after dawn. ... The four statues rising up the cliff face are spectacular and it is hard to imagine that these, too, were move to escape being submerged in the lake.Hello - I'm going to break the last 10 days into segments. That night we had a very short night's sleep since we had to link up with a convoy for the trip south to Abu Simbel. ... We reached Abu Simbel just after dawn. ... The four statues rising up the cliff face are spectacular and it is hard to imagine that these, too, were move to escape being submerged in the lake....

Feb 22, 2008 - Abu Simbel, Egypt

We left our hotel at 1am to join up with the police convoy that would guide us and hundreds of other cars and buses to Abu Simbel. ... Abu Simbel is a temple at the southern end of Lake Nasser that was built to honor King Ramses II's birthday and coronation date. ... On these two days of the year, the sun at sunrise enters the temple's front door and reaches its way all the way to the back of the temple, shining on a statue of the king.We left our hotel at 1am to join up with the police convoy that would guide us and hundreds of other cars and buses to Abu Simbel. ... Abu Simbel is a temple at the southern end of Lake Nasser that was built to honor King Ramses II's birthday and coronation date. ... On these two days of the year, the sun at sunrise enters the temple's front door and reaches its way all the way to the back of the temple, shining on a statue of the king....

Nov 26, 2007 - Ramses II Temple

This morining, we got our wake-up call at 300.This morining, we got our wake-up call at 300....

Oct 31, 2007 - Abu Simbel

The convoy to see Abu Simbel lined up where soldiers with machine guns inspected the undercarriage of the vehicles using huge mirrors mounted on wheels that slid under the vehicle. ... How can they stand the heat? Abu Simbel at 7am was well lit by sunlight. ... You can take a 4-night cruise boat from the dam to Abu Simbel. ... Next time Al and I would advise to fly into Abu Simbel and stay overnight at the Eskaleh hotel. ...

May 10, 2007 - Aswan - PhilaeTemple, Unfinished Obelisk, The Aswan High Dam

This morning started with a boat trip to the new site of the Philae Temple near Aswan, a Roman temple to the Egyptian goddess Isis.This morning started with a boat trip to the new site of the Philae Temple near Aswan, a Roman temple to the Egyptian goddess Isis....

Oct 26, 2006 - Kalabsha Termple and Abu Simbel

Oct 26th: KALABSHA TEMPLE: The Kalabsha Temple is a Nubian Temple dedicated to the egyptian-nubian god Horus-Mandulis. After a quick stop to pick up boxed lunch it was off to the airport for a 35 min flight to Abu Simbel and the temple of Ramses II. ... TEMPLE OF HATHOR: The other temple at the Abu Simbel compex is also carved right into the west bank of the nile and is dedicated to Ramses II wife - Nefertari. ... It is basically a smaller verision of the temple of Ramses II, however, 6 statues guard the entrance of this temple.Oct 26th: KALABSHA TEMPLE: The Kalabsha Temple is a Nubian Temple dedicated to the egyptian-nubian god Horus-Mandulis. After a quick stop to pick up boxed lunch it was off to the airport for a 35 min flight to Abu Simbel and the temple of Ramses II. ... TEMPLE OF HATHOR: The other temple at the Abu Simbel compex is also carved right into the west bank of the nile and is dedicated to Ramses II wife - Nefertari. ... It is basically a smaller verision of the temple of Ramses II, however, 6 statues guard the entrance of this temple....