The most awe inspiring temple in Egypt are the two rock temples of Rameses II in Abu Simbel. It is a long bus trip from Aswan ( about 280 km from Aswan and a more than 3 hour trip). The tour operators also take the necessary security precautions against terrorists. The buses leave in a convoy escorted and guarded by the military. Each bus is also assigned one military personnel who rides with you on the bus.
But the long trip and some reservations about your safety, are amply rewarded with the truly awesome sight of the Abu Simbel temples. What makes the temples even more impressive is the fact these temples were transferred from another sight because of the building of the Aswan High Dam which would have submerged these monuments. Through the efforts of the UNESCO, the temples were transported 180 meters to its present site.
The breathtaking Abu Simbel monuments are definitely a MUST SEE in any visit to Egypt!
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