Overnight Trip to Abu Simbel and Aswan from Luxor

Discover Abu Simbel Tour from Luxor, visiting Philae Temple, Unfinished Obelisk and the High Dam around Aswan. overnight in Aswan, then head to Abu Simbel in the morning before driving back to Luxor.

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Day 1: "Aswan sightseeing " High Dom - Temple of Philae - Unfinished Obelisk "


 

07:00 AM you will be met and assisted at your hotel, Movenpick Aswan Hotel, in Luxor and transferred to Aswan for a wonderful tour to visit the majestic

Start your tour by a visit to the High Dam, An engineering miracle was constructed between 1960 and 1970. It aimed to increase economic production by further regulating the annual river flooding and providing storage of water for agriculture, and later, to generate hydroelectricity. The dam has had a significant impact on the economy and culture of Egypt

then move to the Unfinished Obelisk, This obelisk is believed to belong to Queen Hatshepsut, one of the rulers of the 18th dynasty and the royal wife of king Tuthmosis II. The unfinished obelisk is the largest known ancient obelisk, located in the northern region of the stone quarries of ancient Egypt in Aswan, Egypt. It is unknown which pharaoh created this structure. It is nearly one third larger than any ancient Egyptian obelisk ever erected. If finished it would have measured around 42 m and would have weighed nearly 1,200 tons.

Then move to the beautiful located Temple of Philae on Isis Island and the Granite Quarries, which is dedicated to the goddesses Isis and Hathor. Transfer to your hotel in Aswan.



Day 2: "Abu Simbel Temple - Luxor"

 

03:30 AM –A box-breakfast will be provided by hotel in Aswan, and then you will be accompanied by your guide and driver to visit the two Temples of Abu Simbel, with their unique style, are considered to be the masterpieces of ancient Egypt. They reflect the glory and grandeur of the new Kingdom. The Egyptian government and UNESCO decided to co-operate in order to save these temples from the flood. The Temple of Ramsses II was dedicated to the four universal gods Ptah, Re-Her-Akhtey, Amun-Re, and to Ramsses II himself. The great Abu Simbel temple is also called The Sun Temple of Ramssess II.The Temple of Queen Nefertari is also Called Temple of Hathor who was the wife of the Sun God so in a symbolic way, the two Temples, that of Ramsses II and that of Nefertari, bring Ramesses II, Nefertari, Hathor and the Sun God together as one. Lunch at local restaurant in Aswan with free time at leisure before you travel back to your hotel in Luxor



 

Included

  • Pick up service from your hotel in Luxor and return
  • English-speaking tour guide throughout the trip
  • Accommodation for 01 night in Movenpick Aswan Hotel on bed and breakfast
  • Lunch meals during tours to Aswan and Abu Simbel
  • Entrance fees to the mentioned historical sights
  • All transfers by modern air-conditioning vehicle
  • Bottled water during tours and transfers
  • All service charges and taxes included

Excluded
  • Personal expenses
  • Optional activities
  • Tipping