Luxor & Aswan Highlights - 2 Days Trip from Cairo

Day 1: Transfer from hotels and fly Cairo to Luxor

1. Valley of the Kings
   2h · Admission ticket included
   On arrival to Luxor , you are met by your Egyptologist guide and head for valley of the valley of the kings .It was part of the ancient city of Thebes and was the burial site of almost all the kings (pharaohs) of the 18th, 19th, and 20th dynasties (1539–1075 BCE), from Thutmose I to Ramses X. Located in the hills behind Dayr al-Baḥrī, the 62 known tombs exhibit variety both in plan and in decoration. In 1979 UNESCO designated the valley part of the World Heritage site of ancient Thebes, which also includes Luxor, the Valley of the Queens, and Karnak
2. Temple of Hatshepsut
   1h 30m · Admission ticket included
   The terraced temple of Queen Hatshepsut ,ancient Egypt’s first female pharaoh and regarded today as one of its most successful.(built c. 1470 BCE), One of the most impressive sights on the West Bank and different to most other temples in Egypt. Beautifully located at the foot of the mountain.After her death ,it was named the ''the sublime of sublimes"
3. Colossi of Memnon
   20m
   The two great statues known as the Colossi of Memnon, which once flanked the gateway in front of the temple pylon but now sit like lonely sentinels in the middle of a field. The statues represent Amenhotep III (reigned 1390–53 BCE ) but the name Memnon is of (later) Greek origin; with their crowns the statues were about 70 feet (21 meters) high, each
4. The Karnak Temple
   2h 30m · Admission ticket included
   Stop for lunch at great local restaurant ,then proceed to visit the impressive UNESCO World Heritage Sites of the monuments of Karnak and Luxor. Begin with the temples of Karnak, dedicated to God Amon, Mut (Amon Wife) and Khonsu Their Son. Karnak Temple contains different temples inside.
   
   There are also a few smaller temples and sanctuaries connecting the Precinct of Mut, the Precinct of Amun-Re, and the Luxor Temple.
   
   Strolling along the Avenue of Sphinx to enter the complex and Walk through the Great Hypo-style Hall; its expertly aligned columns and enjoy watching the amazing paints of various plants and animals as well.
5. Luxor Temple
   1h · Admission ticket included
   Continue through the avenue of Sphinxes ,once connect Luxor temple, the most important monument in the city and the second largest temple in ancient Thebes. Here too, various Pharaohs had a hand in its construction, Built largely by Amenhotep III and Ramses II. finally being finished in the 20th century B.C., being dedicated to the god Amun. The Temple of Luxor was the center of the most important festival, the festival of Opet., the temple’s purpose was as a setting for the rituals of the Opet festival.
   
   Then you will be transferred to train station and board the train to Aswan . On arrival , meeting and transfer to hotel ,check-in and overnight .

Day 2: Morning time , enjoy breakfast at the hotel ,you get picked up to start Aswan attractions

1. Aswan High Dam
   1h · Admission ticket included
   The High Dam is a marvel of engineering when it was constructed. The Dam Originally built for irrigation, generating hydro electric power and against drought and flooding. Building the Dam took ten years between 1960 till 1970 and displaced over 100,000 Nubian from their homes
2. Temple of Philae
   2h · Admission ticket included
   Enjoy riding a motorized boat to Philae Temple, dedicated to the goddess Isis on Agilkia Island. The temple was dismantled when the Aswan High Dam was constructed and was part of a major relocation project for archaeological sites under the UNESCO Nubia Campaign.
   As you pass through the central doorway, you will see Birth House (Mammisi), dedicated to Hathor-Isis in honor of the birth of her son Horus. Gaze at the particularly interesting reliefs which depict scenes from the childhood of Horus, including Horus as a falcon in the swamps of the Delta and Isis suckling Horus in the swamps.
   It was the place for pilgrimage through centuries. Many inscriptions show that pilgrims flocked to Philae in Greek and Roman times to pay homage to the mysterious and benign Isis, goddess of healing.
   Explore also the temple of Hathor built in honor of Hathor-Aphrodite , and Kiosk of Trajan.
3. Unfinished Obelisk
   1h · Admission ticket included
   Stop at the stone quarries to see the unfinished obelisk, lies abandoned in the bedrock. It is the largest known ancient obelisk illustrating the skills of Egypt’s stonemasons. Marks from workers’ tools are still clearly visible on the bedrock. This large unfinished obelisk in the Northern Quarries has provided valuable insight into how these monuments were created. Obelisks were Hatsheput,s favorite vehicle for royal propaganda and confirming her legitimacy and her special relationship to the gods.
   
   You will have your lunch before you catch your flight and transfer to your hotel in Cairo .

Pickup details

Pick up is provided from all Cairo & Giza Hotels .
* New Cairo & 06 October Hotels is provided with supplement $ 10,- per person

• Wheelchair accessible
• Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
• All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
• Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness