Tourists disembarking from a van after arriving at Abu Simbel in Egypt

Abu Simbel is a spectacular site with a lot of historical significance. It was a temple constructed to show the grandeur of the Pharaoh Ramesses II, also as an indicator to visitors from the region of Nubia (Sudan) that they would be better off not trying to do any kind of military misadventure in Egypt.
It is located 280 km away from the nearest city of Aswan, and takes a long journey to get there. After arriving there, and getting off from the vehicle, there is a need to stretch and unwind (also, since this is a dry region even though the river is next door, do watch the weather before you get there).

The Mysteries of Abu Simbel: Ramesses II	View Larger Map

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