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Private tourOnly your group will participate
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Overview
Embark on an unforgettable journey through Aswan, soaking in the historical treasures it holds. This package includes visits to two iconic landmarks: the majestic Abu Simbel temples and the awe-inspiring Philae Temple. Marvel at the exquisite craftsmanship and intriguing history that these ancient structures offer. Immerse yourself in the Pharaonic era as you explore the unfinished obelisk and learn about its mysterious construction process. Conclude your expedition with a visit to the iconic High Dam, a remarkable feat of engineering. Uncover the wonders of Aswan on this comprehensive 2-day adventure!
Options
Car+Guide+Entry Fees+Lunch
Pickup included
Car + Tour Guide + Entry Fees
Car + Tour Guide + Entry Fees
Pickup included
What's included
All Fees and Taxes
All transfers by a modern air-conditioned vehicle
Tour Guide
Bottle of water
Tipping
Lunch (Optional)
What to expect
Day 1: DAY TOUR TO ABU SIMBEL FROM ASWAN BY PRIVATE CAR
Aswan
3h
At 8:00 am expert tour guide will pick you up from your hotel in Aswan and drive to the south of Aswan which is around 3 hours drive to enjoy Abu Simbel day tour from Aswan by air-conditioned vehicle.
Abu Simbel
2h
Abu Simbel is a historic site comprising two massive rock-cut temples in the village of Abu Simbel (Arabic: أبو سمبل), Aswan Governorate, Upper Egypt, near the border with Sudan. It is located on the western bank of Lake Nasser, about 230 km (140 mi) southwest of Aswan (about 300 km (190 mi) by road). The twin temples were originally carved out of the mountainside in the 13th century BC, during the 19th Dynasty reign of the Pharaoh Ramesses II. Their huge external rock relief figures of Ramesses II have become iconic. His wife, Nefertari, and children can be seen in smaller figures by his feet. Sculptures inside the Great Temple commemorate Ramesses II's heroic leadership at the Battle of Kadesh.
Aswan
3h
At the end of the tour, take the way back to Aswan to customer's hotel.
Day 2: PHILAE TEMPLE-UNFINISHED OBELISK AND HIGH DAM DAY TOUR IN ASWAN
Aswan
2h
Will pick you up from your hotel in Aswan to enjoy a day tour in the amazing city of Aswan
Aswan High Dam
2h · Admission ticket included
The Aswan Dam, or more specifically since the 1980s, the Aswan High Dam, is one of the world's largest embankment dams, which was built across the Nile in Aswan, Egypt, between 1960 and 1970. When it was completed, it was the tallest earthen dam in the world, eclipsing the United States' Chatuge Dam.[2] Its significance largely upstaged the previous Aswan Low Dam initially completed in 1902 downstream. Based on the success of the Low Dam, then at its maximum utilization, construction of the High Dam became a key objective of the new regime the Free Officers movement of 1952; with its ability to better control flooding, provide increased water storage for irrigation and generate hydroelectricity, the dam was seen as pivotal to Egypt's planned industrialization. Like the earlier implementation, the High Dam has had a significant effect on the economy and culture of Egypt.
Unfinished Obelisk
1h · Admission ticket included
The unfinished obelisk is the largest known ancient obelisk[citation needed] and is located in the northern region of the stone quarries of ancient Egypt in Aswan, Egypt. It was studied in detail by Reginald Engelbach in 1922.
The unfinished obelisk in its quarry at Aswan, 1990
The obelisk and wider quarry were inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List in 1979 along with other examples of Upper Egyptian architecture, as part of the "Nubian Monuments from Abu Simbel to Philae" (despite the quarry site being neither Nubian, nor between Abu Simbel and Philae).
Temple of Philae
1h · Admission ticket included
The Philae temple complex is an island-based temple complex in the reservoir of the Aswan Low Dam, downstream of the Aswan Dam and Lake Nasser, Egypt.
Until the International Campaign to Save the Monuments of Nubia, the temple complex was located on Philae Island, near the expansive First Cataract of the Nile in Upper Egypt. These rapids and the surrounding area have been variously flooded since the initial construction of the Aswan Low Dam in 1902.[3] The temple complex was dismantled and moved to nearby Agilkia Island as part of the UNESCO Nubia Campaign project, protecting this and other complexes before the 1970 completion of the Aswan High Dam.
Aswan
2h
after the tour is finished you will be transferred back to your Hotel.
Meeting and pickup
Pickup details
You will find our tour guide in the lobby area holding a sign showing the customer's name
Additional information
Public transportation options are available nearby
Specialized infant seats are available
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
The audio guide is a option that if the customer dosen't want the guide in-person
We can accommodate guests with dietary needs such as vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, etc.
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
