Aswan is easily the prettiest town in Egypt. Discover the famous archaeological sites in the city with our Tours in Aswan. Get amazed with our Aswan Dam, Philae Temple and Unfinished Obelisk Tour which allows you to explore the main attractions in Aswan. Enjoy the charming atmosphere of Aswan while visiting the High Dam which is considered one of the most important achievements of the last century in Egypt, built by the president Gamal Abdel Nasser because of the Nile River flooding, which affected badly on many lands in Egypt, therefore this amazing project started in 1960 and perfectly finished in 1971. Our amazing tour allows you to visit the Unfinished Obelisk which dates back to the 18th century during the reign of Hatshepsut, supposed to be the biggest part of Egyptian masonry but was most probably abandoned when some cracks appeared in the rock during its construction.
Philae Temple is one of Nubia's most important monument sites. Get the chance to visit the fancy temple with our Aswan Day Tours. This sacred site was venerated from the Pharaonic era up to the Greek, Roman, and Byzantine periods with each ruler adding their own stamp onto the stones here. This temple contains of many ancient Egyptian sanctuaries and shrines. The temple was built during the Ptolemy’s dynasty and dedicated for the worshiping of the ancient Egyptian god Osiris, it includes two fancy temples. The Temple was relocated by UNESCO after the building of the Aswan Dam threatened the site. With Flying Carpet Tours you can try Philae Temple Sound and Light Show and enjoy a journey back in time to the ancient Egyptian Gods and kings where you will find out more about the Temple of Philae, which was transferred stone by stone from Philea Island to Egilica Island because of the Nile flooding, it was a massive project, that took over 9 years to be accomplished. Moreover, with Aswan Day Trips you can also try our Nubian Village Tour to explore the simple life of the kind and hospitable Nubian people and enjoy a trip by felucca and know more about Elephantine Island.
Discover the beauty of the river Nile and the unusual riverside temples of Kom Ombo and Edfu with our Kom Ombo and Edfu Temple Tours from Aswan. Get excited while scouting Kom Ombo Temple which consists of two temples, known as Sobek Temple and Haroeris Temple. This is an unusual temple, built during the time of Cleopatra's dynasty, the Ptolemies, with a rare double entrance. Each of the two dramatic entrances are dedicated to a different god: one to the falcon-headed Horus, god of war and hunting, the other to the crocodile god Sobek, god of fertility and creator of the world. Proceed to visit Edfu Temple with Aswan Excursions; it’s considered the best-preserved cult temple in Egypt. Edfu Temple is the second largest temple after Karnak. It was constructed on the Ptolemy III era and completed during the Ptolemy IV era. It was dedicated to Horus, the falcon headed god. Therefore it was the center of many ancient Egyptian sacred festivals to Horus, and more with Tour Aswan.
Enjoy flourishing Aswan Trips and explore Abu Simbel Temple from Aswan, this temple is one of the most beautiful temples in Egypt, built on the west bank of the Nile River, between the first and second cataracts of the Nile, the site of Abu Simbel is one of the most recognizable ancient sites in Egypt. It contains two temples; Temple of Queen Nefertari and the other one is Temple of Ramsses II, carved into a mountainside and built by pharaoh Ramesses II (1303-1213 B.C). The temple was dedicated to god Amon Ra, Harmakis and Ptah. Today visitors see the reconstructed temples now relocated on higher ground (60 meters directly above their earlier position) after the heroic international rescue efforts to save these treasures from Lake Nasser. Tours from Aswan allows you to explore the great temple with Abu Simbel Tour from Aswan by van or Abu Simbel Tour from Aswan by Plane.
Find below amazing itineraries of Visit Aswan.
Aswan Dam, Philae Temple and Unfinished Obelisk Tour
Flying Carpet Tours guide will escort you to an astonishing trip to beguile your eyes with the High Dam and its smart engineering, it was built in 1960, to protect Egypt from the annual flooding of the Nile, then Go on a fancy tour to the Unfinished Obelisk, which shows the techniques used by the ancient Egyptians to cut obelisks, it also was constructed by Queen Hatshepsut, one of the rulers of the 18th dynasty and the royal wife of king Tuthmosis II. As she was the owner of Al Deir El-Bahari Temple in the eastern bank of Luxor. Also there is an opinion said that it belongs to Queen Nefertiti. Tour also includes a visit to the majestic Philae Temple, which was built on the honor of goddess Isis the chief deity of the island, finally Flying Carpet Tours guide will escort you back to your hotel in Aswan.
Including
- Pick up and drop off to your hotel in Aswan
- Excursion to Aswan Dam, Unfinished Obelisk, and Philae Temple as mentioned at the above program
- Entrance fees to the above mentioned sites
- English speaking guide to the sites mentioned above
- Bottle of Mineral Water during the Excursion
- All transfers by air-conditioned Van
- All service charges and taxes
Excluding
- Visa to Egypt
- Any optional tours required
- Tipping
Notes:
- Prices are quoted per person in U.S. American Dollars
Abu Simbel Tour from Aswan by Van
Today your dreams will come true, once you will visit the astonishing Temples of Abu Simbel " Ramses the second Temple and Temple of Nefertari" breakfast box will be prepared at your hotel, then at 03:00 am., Flying Carpet Tours Guide will escort you by air-conditioned van to the magnificent Temple of Abu Simbel, Wander at The two Temples of Abu Simbel, which have a unique style, as They reflect the glory and grandeur of the new Kingdom, Unfortunately these special Temples were suffering from the Nile flooding, consequently the Egyptian government and UNESCO decided to co-operate in order to save these temples from sinking, explore the splendor of Ramses II Temple, and then discover the fascinating cultural diversity of Nefertari Temple, Finally Flying Carpet Tours guide will escort you back to your hotel in Aswan.
Including
- Pick up and drop off to your hotel in Aswan
- Air-conditioned van Aswan / Abu simbel / Aswan
- Excursion to Abu simbel Temple as mentioned at the above program
- Entrance fees to the above mentioned sites
- English speaking guide in Abu simbel
- Bottle of Mineral Water during the Excursion
- All transfers by air-conditioned Van
- All service charges and taxes
Excluding
- Visa to Egypt
- Any optional tours required
- Tipping
Notes:
- Prices are quotes per person in U.S. American dollars
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