Abu Simbel and Aswan Tour from Luxor
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2 DaysWith Egypt tours you will go on a tour to Abu Simbel and Aswan from Luxor in two days is a magical tour to the southern part of Egypt, Nubia. In fact, this unique tour will allow you to see Aswan attractions like Aswan High Dam, Philae temple of Isis on Agilkia Island after it has been moved after building the High Dam. Also, you will visit the granite quarries from where they cut the Obelisks and the blocks of Osireion in Abydos
Moreover, in your Luxor day tours you will visit the massive rock-cut temples of Abu Simbel with the huge statues of Ramesses the great. You will learn about architecture in ancient Egypt and the sculpture. Meanwhile, you will know why Egypt celebraters twice a year the Sun Festival at Abu Simbel. Besides, the chance to visit the colorful Nubian Village and watch Philae sound and light show during Egypt day tours. In addition, there are a lot to see in Aswan like Kalabsha temple, Khnum temple, Nubian Museum, Elephantine island, and Kitchner’s Island.
Highlights
- Aswan High Dam
- Philae temple
- Unfinished Obelisk of Hatshepsut
- The Great temple of Abu Simbel
Tour Includes
- Round transfer with private new brand vehicle
- VIP train tickets from Luxor to Aswan and from Aswan to Luxor
- Expert Egyptologist guide
- Entrance fee for all the sightseeing
- 2 Lunches at a local restaurant
- breakfast
- Water during the day
Tour Excludes
- Beverages during lunch
- Nubian Village
- Tipping
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Itinerary
Your guide will meet you at the reception of your hotel in Luxor to start your two-day tour of Aswan attractions. Your tour to Abu Simbel and Aswan from Luxor starts with a transfer to Luxor railway station to take the train to Aswan. Upon arrival, you will start your Aswan day tours with Aswan High Dam, one of the large-scale engineering projects of the 20th century.
Then you will explore the Philae temple, Philae temple on Agilkia island is conserved the pearl of all the Egyptian temples dedicated to the cult of the goddess Isis, wife of Osiris. One of the best things to do in Aswan is to visit the Unfinished Obelisk of Hatshepsut in the granite quarries. The importance of the Obelisk is the valuable information about the techniques and methods used by ancient Egyptians to quarry and carve obelisks.
Enjoy your lunch meal at a local restaurant before you head to your hotel to check in and rest.
Meals: Breakfast, lunch, & dinner
Join your guide early morning with breakfast boxes to Abu Simbel temple. It takes around three and a half hours to drive, with a short break on the way for the toilets or morning coffee.
Upon arrival, you will start your tour by Lake Nasser to marvel at the top Aswan attraction. The Great Temple of Abu Simbel, Abu Simbel temples are not on the original site right now but they are 225 m to the back and 30 m higher than the site where they were built.
After that, you can visit Nefertari Temple. the small temple of Abu Simbel is dedicated to Hathor, the goddess of love and motherhood, according to ancient Egyptian mythology. At the end of your tour to Abu Simbel and Aswan from Luxor, you head back to Aswan for lunch, then to the Aswan railway to take the train back to Aswan. Later on, your guide will transfer you back to your hotel in Luxor.
Meals: Breakfast & lunch
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