On the northern end of the First Cataract, marking ancient Egypt's southern frontier, Aswan has always been of great strategic importance. In ancient times it was a garrison town for the military campaigns against Nubia, its quarries provided the granite used for so many sculptures and obelisks.
There are plenty of things to see, but it is not a place to hurry. The river is wide, languorous and beautiful here, flowing gently down from Lake Nasser around dramatic black-granite boulders and palm-studded islands. Colorful Nubian villages run down to the water and stand out against the backdrop of the west bank's desert escarpment.
Unleash your inner with Flying Carpet Tours and explore the most famous temple in the world: Abu Simbel Temple, With our Abu Simbel Tour from Aswan by Van, you will be amazed by visiting this outstanding landmark which consists of two rock-cut Temples, the Temple of Ramses II and The Temple of Queen Nefertari, they both date back to the reign of King Ramses II and reflect the glory and grandeur of the Ancient Kingdom of Egypt.
Discover the ancient Egyptian history and explore its monuments in fancy Aswan Tours with Flying Carpet Tours to Aswan Dam, Philae Temple, Unfinished Obelisk Tour, as our guide will take you in Aswan Dam Tour, Explore Aswan Dam which is 30 m. wide and 50 m. high, it also was constructed by the granite of Aswan, then enjoy Tour to the Unfinished Obelisk, the large unfinished obelisk in the Northern Quarries has provided valuable insight into how these monuments were created, although the full construction process is still not entirely clear. Three sides of the shaft, nearly 42m long, were completed except for the inscriptions. At 1168 tonnes, the completed obelisk would have been the single heaviest piece of stone the Egyptians ever fashioned. Aswan was the source of ancient Egypt’s finest granite, used to make statues and embellish temples, pyramids and obelisks and Philae Temple which was belonging to the famous Egyptian goddess Isis.
Experience Philae Temple Sound and Light Show, Enjoy the journey back in time to the ancient Egyptian Gods and kings with Sound and Light Show at Philae Temple, 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, consequently you’ll be astonished by our Philae Temple Sound and Light Show.
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Get delighted with the interesting and exciting Nubian Village Tour, enjoy the sights during the trip by a traditional felucca and know more about their culture and lifestyle in our Tour to Nubian Village in Aswan, Nubian Tours will give you the chance to feel the simple life of Nubian.
Explore Abu Simbel Tour from Aswan by Plane, which is situated in the southern west side of Aswan, it is including two fabulous rock-cut Temples, The amazing Temple of Ramses II and The charming Temple of Queen Nefertari, Explore both temples in your Abu Simbel Day Tour from Aswan with Flying Carpet Tours, get back in the ancient Egyptian era, as both temples date to the reign of King Ramses II, In our Abu Simbel Tour from Aswan you'll be witnessed of the grandeur of the ancient kingdom of Egypt.
Discover Kom Ombo and Edfu Temple Tours from Aswan, First you will visit Kom Ombo Temple Belongs to God Sobek & God Haroeris, Then Visit Edfu Temple "Horus Temple", belongs to God Horus and it was built in the early second century by Ptolemy VI Philometor.
Try Our Kalabsha Temple and Nubian Museum Tour, visiting Kalabsha temple which is an impressive Ptolemaic and Roman structure, not unlike nearby Philae in its layout. The temple, started in the late Ptolemaic period and completed during the reign of Emperor Augustus, was dedicated to the Nubian solar god Merwel, known to the Greeks as Mandulis. Later it was used as a church then Nubian Museum which was established in 1997 in cooperation with Unesco, the museum is a reminder of what was lost beneath Lake Nasser. Exhibits are beautifully displayed in huge halls, where clearly written explanations take you from 4500 BC through to the present day.
If you are a Nile-lover, our Aswan Felucca Tours would be the best, It`s where you will be taken on a breathtaking and relaxing trip over the Nile. Experience a traditional Felucca Boat and enjoy a sailing trip around Elephantine Island, entertain yourself and visit the Botanical Gardens, also known as Kitchener’s Island, which contains countless of exotic plants, trees and exotic birds.
Embrace the culture of Egypt through unforgettable Nile Cruise Aswan with Flying Carpet Tours, Get the chance to explore Philae Temple, the main attraction in Aswan, Beguile your eyes between Edfu and Kom Ombo Temples, Unleash your inner with Nile Cruise Aswan and discover the historical city of Luxor which contains great amount of monuments such as Karnak Temple and Valley of the Kings.
Scout Day Tour to St Simeon Monastery, which is a fortress-like 7th-century Monastery of St Simeon was first dedicated to the local saint Anba Hedra, who renounced the world on his wedding day. It was rebuilt in the 10th century and dedicated to St Simeon. From here the monks travelled into Nubia, in the hope of converting the Nubians to Christianity. To get there, take a private boat across the Nile then walk up the (mostly paved) desert track, or hire a camel to take you up.
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