Day Tour to St Simeon Monastery

Discover Day Tour to St Simeon Monastery which is located near the Agha Khan Mausoleum on the west bank at Aswan, opposing the southern tip of the Elephantine Island, the monastery otherwise is known as Anba Hatre, know more about the monastery was founded in the 7th-century, but it was destroyed; and rebuilt in its present form in the 10th century, dedicated to St Simeon. From here the monks travelled into Nubia, hoping to convert the Nubians to Christianity.

The monastery was founded in the 7th-century, but it was destroyed; and rebuilt in its present form in the 10th century, dedicated to St Simeon.

From here the monks travelled into Nubia, hoping to convert the Nubians to Christianity.

The monastery consists of two levels; the lower level was built of stone, while the upper level was built of mud brick with 10-meter-high walls, giving the form of military fortress.

A long time ago the monastery housed as many as 300 monks and could receive up to 100 pilgrims at one time, but it was partially destroyed by the troops of Saladin (Salah ad-Din) in 1173.

Most of the existing buildings were added to the monastery as a kind of expansion, renovation and rebuilding process of the original building of the old monastery.

Explore St. Simon Monastery, the 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.

Surrounded by desert sands, the monastery was built on two levels – the lower level of stone and the upper level of mud brick – surrounded by 10m-high walls. At its height, the monastery may have housed as many as 1000 monks, but it was partially destroyed by the troops of Saladin (Salah Ad Din) in 1173. The basilica has traces of frescoes. The cells still have their mastaba (bench) beds. The last room on the right includes graffiti from Muslim pilgrims who stayed here en route to Mecca.

An alternative way to get here is to take the ferry to the Tombs of the Nobles and ride a camel or donkey from there. Remember to bring water.

Enjoy Day Tour to St Simeon Monastery

Flying Carpet Tours delegate will pick you up from your hotel in Aswan, and you’ll be transferred by a private A/C vehicle to start a memorable Day Tour to visit St. Simeon Monastery which is located near the Agha Khan Mausoleum on the west bank at Aswan, opposing the southern tip of the Elephantine Island. Find your inner peace and explore the charming monastery which was founded in the 7th-century and reconstructed in its present form in the 10th century. Feast your soul and know more about the place where the monks travelled into Nubia, hoping to convert the Nubians to Christianity.

Included

• Pick up and drop off to your hotel in Aswan

• Excursion to St. Simeon Monastery

• Entrance fees to the above mentioned site

• English speaking guide to the site mentioned above

• Bottle of Mineral Water during the Excursion

• All transfers by air-conditioned Van

• All service charges and taxes

Excluded

• Visa to Egypt

• Any optional tours required

• Tipping

For more info about Day Tour to St Simeon Monastery:

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Website: www.flyingcarpettours.com 

Tel.: +201099906242

Nile Cruise Aswan

Live a luxurious experience and sail the great Nile River on board one of the best cruises in Egypt, Nile Cruise Aswan which is a 5 stars Luxury floating hotel that sails the majestic Nile River between Luxor and Aswan.

Explore almost what Egypt has to offer and sail between the treasure that have survived through the ages from the Ancient Egyptian Civilization with our Nile Cruise Aswan. Enjoy the romantic weather of the great Nile River on board luxury Nile Cruises from Luxor to Aswan and vice versa. Get the best excursions in Luxor and visit the old capital during the Pharaonci Period, sail between the fancy two temples of Edfu and Kom Ombo, then touch the beauty of Aswan while visiting its main attractions, and more with Nile Cruise Aswan.

Enjoy Nile Cruise Aswan, dive deeper into sites with Nile Cruise Luxor Aswan, astonishing Nile Cruise Aswan with Flying Carpet Tours, Scout sites between Luxor and Aswan on board your Nile Cruise, increase your knowledge about the Pharaohs history, if you are new to cruising, here's a great chance to be enchanted with Nile River land scapes, gorgeous history and ancient Egyptian culture.

Touch the beauty of Aswan and explore the main landmarks in the city, enjoy the charming atmosphere of the city with the Nubian people known for their hospitality and kindness with Luxor Aswan Cruises. It is a colorful society with their own traditions, language and culture making the visitors feel at home. Discover Philae Temple which was the last ancient temple built in the classical Egyptian architectural style, constructed approx in 690 BC. Stare at the amazement of The Kiosk of Trajan, feel ravishing while explore the Chapel of Osiris, and more. Nile Cruise Aswan allows you to visit the High Dam which is a highly peace of infrastructure which was built to protect the county from the Nile flooding which affected badly the lands. Moreover you will get the chance to explore Kom Ombo and Edfu Temples.

The number of monuments and preservation that have survived from the ancient Thebes, the old capital of the Pharaonic Period, Luxor nowadays is unparalleled anywhere else around the world. Unleash your soul with Luxor Nile Cruise and visit the biggest temple in the world, Karnak Temple where you will find many wonders such as 10 decoration pylons in two axis and the huge hypostyle hall which contains about 134 massive Column in two levels of high to make a wonderful Panoramic view, Karnak Temple was dedicated to Amoun-Ra the main god of Egypt. Nile Cruises Aswan Luxor allows you to visit the Valley of the Kings which contains impressively decorated tombs of New Kingdom Kings. Feast your eyes watching Queen Hatshepsut Temple which is truly a stunning sight, dedicated to Hatshepsut who was a rare female Pharaoh as she was the fifth pharaoh of the 18th dynasty of Ancient Egypt and more.

Try Nile Cruise Aswan

Day 01: Aswan Nile Cruise, the High Dam, Unfinished Obelisk, Philae Temple

Flying Carpet Tours delegate will pick you up from your hotel in Aswan, transfer to your Aswan Nile Cruise, Embarkation before Lunch. Embrace Aswan Culture by visiting the High Dam and the Unfinished Obelisk, feast your eyes and visit the ravishing Philae Temple, Lunch included on board. Afternoon tea, Dinner on board, Belly dance and Egyptian folkloric show, overnight on board Aswan Nile cruise.

 

Day 02: Aswan Nile Cruise, Kom Ombo and Edfu Temples Tour

Taste the flavor of your breakfast on board, feast your eyes at the time your Cruise Sailing to Kom Ombo, scout the glorious of Kom Ombo Temple, then sail to Edfu, Once you arrive Edfu visit the ravishing Temple of Horus in Edfu, next sail to Esna, Lunch included on board, afternoon Tea, enjoy Egyptian Galabeya Party, dinner and overnight on board Aswan Nile Cruise.

 

Day 03: Aswan Nile Cruise, Valley of the Kings, Hatshepsut Temple, Colossi of Memnon

Taste the flavor of your breakfast on board, feast your eyes visiting Valley of the Kings ( visit 03 Tombs Only ), Proceed to visit Temple of Queen Hatshepsut, known now with the name of El-Deir El-Bahary, your last visit will be to Colossi of Memnon, Watch the glory of the two huge statues, finally your tour guide will escort you back to your Cruise, Lunch included on board, Afternoon tea, Dinner and overnight on board your Aswan Nile Cruise in Luxor.

 

Day 04: Aswan Nile Cruise, Karnak and Luxor Temples

Disembarkation from Aswan Nile Cruise after tasting the flavor of your breakfast on board, it is the time to beguile your eyes by visiting the fabulous Karnak Temple with its huge Pillars hall, then move to scout Luxor temple.

For more info about Nile Cruise Aswan:

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Kalabsha Temple and Nubian Museum Tour

Try Kalabsha Temple and Nubian Museum Tour, from our wide selections of Aswan Day Trips and visit Kalabsha Temple which was originally built on much earlier site that dates back to the 18th dynasty and most probably goes back to king Thothmosis and Amenhotep II and after the construction of the High Dam the temple was disassembled and reconstructed at its present location. Explore the Nubian Museum which opened its doors in November 1997 and includes three thousand pieces of antiquities representing various ages; Geological, Pharaonic, Roman, Coptic and Islamic.

Kalabsha Temple is an impressive Ptolemaic and Roman structure, not unlike nearby Philae in its layout. The early 19th-century Swiss traveller Burckhardt (who rediscovered Abu Simbel) thought it was 'amongst the most precious remains of Egyptian antiquity'. The temple, started in the late Ptolemaic period and completed during the reign of Emperor Augustus (30 BC–AD 14), was dedicated to the Nubian solar god Merwel, known to the Greeks as Mandulis. Later it was used as a church.

An impressive stone causeway leads from the lake to the first pylon of the temple, beyond which are the colonnaded court and the eight-columned hypostyle hall. Inscriptions on the walls show various emperors or pharaohs in the presence of gods and goddesses. Just beyond the hall is the sanctuary, consisting of three chambers. Stairs from one chamber lead up to the roof, from where there are superb views of Lake Nasser and the High Dam, across the capitals of the hall and court. An inner passage, between the temple and the encircling wall, leads to a well-preserved Nilometer. The temple's original outer stone gateway was given by the Egyptian government to Germany in 1977, in thanks for helping to move this building. It is now in the Egyptian Museum, Berlin.

As a result of a massive UNESCO effort, the temples here were transplanted from a now-submerged site about 50km south of Aswan. The new site is on the west bank of Lake Nasser just south of the High Dam.

When the water level is low you can sometimes walk across to the site; otherwise, you can find a motor boat on the western side of the High Dam (around LE60 for the return trip and an hour to visit).

Then visit Nubia Museum, opposite Basma Hotel, is a treat, a showcase of the history, art and culture of Nubia. 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.

The exhibits start with prehistoric artefacts and objects from the Kingdom of Kush and Meroe. Coptic and Islamic art displays lead to a description of the massive UNESCO project to move Nubia’s most important historic monuments away from the rising waters of Lake Nasser, following the building of the Aswan High Dam.

Among the museum highlights are 6000-year-old painted pottery bowls and an impressive quartzite statue of a 25th-dynasty priest of Amun in Thebes with distinct Kushite (Upper Nubian) features. The stunning horse armour found in tombs from the Ballana period (5th to 7th centuries BC) shows the sophistication of artisanship during this brief ascendancy. A fascinating display traces the development of irrigation along the Nile, from the earliest attempts to control the flow of the river, right up to the building of the old Aswan Dam. A model of a Nubian house, complete with old furniture and mannequins wearing traditional silver jewellery, attempts to portray the folk culture of modern Nubia.

Enjoy Kalabsha Temple and Nubian Museum Tour

Flying Carpet Tours delegate will pick you up at your hotel in Aswan, and you’ll be transferred by a private A/C vehicle to the enchanting Temple of Kalabsha which is located close to Lake Nasser, near the western end of Aswan High Dam. Unleash your inner and know more about the temple that was built by Toutmosis II and Amenophis II at Kalabsha 50 km south of Aswan and then disassembled and reconstructed at its present location after the construction of the High Dam. Feast your soul and move to explore the Nubian Museum which was opened its doors in November 1997 and includes three thousand pieces of antiquities. Finally Flying Carpet Tours guide will escort you back to your hotel in Aswan.

Included

• Pick up and drop off to your hotel in Aswan

• Excursion to Kalabsha Temple and Nubian Museum

• 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 

Excluded

• Visa to Egypt 

• Any optional tours required 

• Tipping 

For more info about Kalabsha Temple and Nubian Museum Tour:

E-mail: sales@flyingcarpettours.com 

Website: www.flyingcarpettours.com 

Tel.: +201099906242

Kom Ombo and Edfu Temple Tours from Aswan

Experience Kom Ombo and Edfu Temple Tours from Aswan, and get to visit the countless attractions in the city that have survived along the years starting from the Pharaonic Period arriving to the modern city, you will be amazed when you go to Aswan, which is known to be an Open Air Museum as you will find a big amount of amazing monuments which are located at open area, therefore you will get more knowledge about ancient Egyptian civilization, culture and lifestyle.

Get a ravishing tour to explore two of the most famous temples in Egypt through Kom Ombo and Edfu Temples Tour from Aswan where you will visit Kom Ombo Temple which was built in the early second century by Ptolemy VI Philometor and consists of two Temples Haroeris Temple as well as Sobek Temple and Edfu Temple which was dedicated to Horus, the bird god of protection and considered one of the well preserved temples in Egypt.

Scout Kom Ombo temple, which Standing on a promontory at a bend in the Nile, where in ancient times sacred crocodiles basked in the sun on the riverbank, is the Temple of Kom Ombo, one of the Nile Valley's most beautifully sited temples. Unique in Egypt, it is dedicated to two gods; the local crocodile god Sobek, and Haroeris, meaning Horus the Elder.

The temple's twin dedication is reflected in its plan: perfectly symmetrical along the main axis of the temple, there are twin entrances, two linked hypostyle halls with carvings of the two gods on either side, or twin sanctuaries. It is assumed that there were also two priesthoods. The left (western) side of the temple was dedicated to the god Haroeris, and the right (eastern) half to Sobek.

Reused blocks suggest an earlier temple from the Middle Kingdom period, but the main temple was built by Ptolemy VI Philometor, and most of its decoration was completed by Cleopatra VII’s father, Ptolemy XII Neos Dionysos. The temple’s spectacular riverside setting has resulted in the erosion of some of its partly Roman forecourt and outer sections, but much of the complex has survived and is very similar in layout to the Ptolemaic temples of Edfu and Dendara, albeit smaller.

Then visit Edfu Temple, this Ptolemaic temple, built between 237 and 57 BC, is one of the best-preserved ancient monuments in Egypt. Preserved by desert sand, which filled the place after the pagan cult was banned, the temple is dedicated to Horus, the avenging son of Isis and Osiris. With its roof intact, it is also one of the most atmospheric of ancient buildings.

Edfu was a settlement and cemetery site from around 3000 BC onward. It was the 'home' and cult centre of the falcon god Horus of Behdet (the ancient name for Edfu), although the Temple of Horus as it exists today is Ptolemaic. Started by Ptolemy III (246–221 BC) on 23 August 237 BC, on the site of an earlier and smaller New Kingdom structure, the sandstone temple was completed some 180 years later by Ptolemy XII Neos Dionysos, Cleopatra VII’s father. In conception and design it follows the general plan, scale, ornamentation and traditions of Pharaonic architecture, right down to the Egyptian attire worn by Greek pharaohs depicted in the temple’s reliefs. Although it is much newer than cult temples at Luxor or Abydos, its excellent state of preservation helps to fill in many historical gaps; it is, in effect, a 2000-year-old example of an architectural style that was already archaic during Ptolemaic times.

Two hundred years ago the temple was buried by sand, rubble and part of the village of Edfu, which had spread over the roof. Excavation was begun by Auguste Mariette in the mid-19th century. Today the temple is entered via a long row of shops selling tourist tat, and a new visitors centre that houses the ticket office, clean toilets, a cafeteria and a room for showing a 15-minute film on the history of the temple in English.

Try Kom Ombo and Edfu Temple Tours from Aswan

Flying Carpet Tours Guide will escort you early in the morning to a fancy excursion to Kom Ombo from Aswan, where you’ll visit the Temple of Kom Ombo, which was dedicated to The Crocodile God Sobek, That temple was built in the early second century by Ptolemy VI Philometor, the temple consists of two Temples Haroeris Temple as well as Sobek Temple, watch the pillars at the main hall which has drawing pharaohs at the columns, it contains some remains of the pharaohs, also you will discover beside Kom Ombo Village some tombs belong to the old Kingdom, then continue driving to Edfu Temple which was dedicated to Horus, it is considered one of the best temples in ancient Egypt, it is the second largest temple after Karnak, once you enter the temple beguile your eyes with the pillars located in the hall with its photos for Hathor God as well as Horus God, finally flying carpet tours guide will escort you back to your hotel in Aswan. 

Included

• Pick up and drop off to your hotel in Aswan

• Excursion to Kom Ombo and Edfu Temples 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 

Excluded

• Visa to Egypt 

• Any optional tours required 

• Tipping 

For more info about Kom Ombo and Edfu Temple Tours from Aswan:

E-mail: sales@flyingcarpettours.com 

Website: www.flyingcarpettours.com 

Tel.: +201099906242

Abu Simbel Tour from Aswan by Plane

Get a perfect start of your vacation and discover the greatest achievements of the Ancient Egyptians visiting via Abu Simbel Tour from Aswan by Plane, The Temple of Abu Simbel is one of the most exciting and beautiful temples in the world, the complex consists of two temples that situated in the south boarder of Egypt. Experience Abu Simbel Tour from Aswan by Van and know more about the temple that was built for the King Ramses II.

Unleash your inner and explore the most famous temple in the world through Abu Simbel Tour from Aswan. Get to visit the outstanding landmark which consists of two rock-cut Temples, The Temple of Ramsses II and The Temple of Queen Nefertari, they both date back to the reign of King Ramses II (1290-1223 BC) and reflect the glory and grandeur of the Ancient Kingdom of Egypt. Abu Simbel Temple was dedicated to the Ancient Egyptian god Amon Ra, Harmakis and Ptah. The façade consists of four statues that all belong to the Pharaoh. The gigantic facade of Ramses II temple represents four colossal seated figures of Ramses. The facade is 119 feet wide, 100 feet high, and the statues are each 67 feet high. In ancient times the area was at the southern frontier of pharaonic Egypt, facing Nubia. The four colossal statues of Ramses in front of the main temple are spectacular examples of ancient Egyptian art. The four statues guarding the doorway to the larger of these temples are the largest sculptures that survive from the pharaonic era.

Carved out of the mountain on the west bank of the Nile between 1274 and 1244 BC, this imposing main temple of the Abu Simbel complex was as much dedicated to the deified Ramses II himself as to Ra-Horakhty, Amun and Ptah. The four colossal statues of the pharaoh, which front the temple, are like gigantic sentinels watching over the incoming traffic from the south, undoubtedly designed as a warning of the strength of the pharaoh.

Over the centuries both the Nile and the desert sands shifted, and this temple was lost to the world until 1813, when it was rediscovered by chance by the Swiss explorer Jean-Louis Burckhardt. Only one of the heads was completely showing above the sand, the next head was broken off and, of the remaining two, only the crowns could be seen. Enough sand was cleared away in 1817 by Giovanni Belzoni for the temple to be entered.

From the temple’s forecourt, a short flight of steps leads up to the terrace in front of the massive rock-cut facade, which is about 30m high and 35m wide. Guarding the entrance, three of the four famous colossal statues stare out across the water into eternity – the inner left statue collapsed in antiquity and its upper body still lies on the ground. The statues, more than 20m high, are accompanied by smaller statues of the pharaoh’s mother, Queen Tuya, his wife Nefertari and some of his favourite children. Above the entrance, between the central throned colossi, is the figure of the falcon-headed sun god Ra-Horakhty.

The roof of the large hall is decorated with vultures, symbolising the protective goddess Nekhbet, and is supported by eight columns, each fronted by an Osiride statue of Ramses II. Reliefs on the walls depict the pharaoh’s prowess in battle, trampling over his enemies and slaughtering them in front of the gods. On the north wall is a depiction of the famous Battle of Kadesh (c 1274 BC), in what is now Syria, where Ramses inspired his demoralised army so that they won the battle against the Hittites. The scene is dominated by a famous relief of Ramses in his chariot, shooting arrows at his fleeing enemies. Also visible is the Egyptian camp, walled off by its soldiers’ round-topped shields, and the fortified Hittite town, surrounded by the Orontes River.

The next hall, the four-columned vestibule where Ramses and Nefertari are shown in front of the gods and the solar barques, leads to the sacred sanctuary, where Ramses and the triad of gods of the Great Temple sit on their thrones.

The original temple was aligned in such a way that each 21 February and 21 October, Ramses’ birthday and coronation day, the first rays of the rising sun moved across the hypostyle hall, through the vestibule and into the sanctuary, where they illuminate the figures of Ra-Horakhty, Ramses II and Amun. Ptah, to the left, was never supposed to be illuminated. Since the temples were moved, this phenomenon happens one day later.

Try Abu Simbel Tour from Aswan by Plane

Today your dreams will come true, once you will visit the astonishing Temples of Abu Simbel " Ramses the second Temple and Temple of Nefertari", Flying Carpet Tours Guide will escort you by air-conditioned van to Aswan Airport, Fly to Abu Simbel, arrive 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 transfer to Abu Simbel Airport, fly back to Aswan, Once your flight touching Aswan Land Flying Carpet Tours delegate will transfer you back to your hotel in Aswan. 

Included

• Pick up and drop off to your hotel in 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 

Excluded

• Visa to Egypt 

• Domestic Flight Aswan / Abu Simbel / Aswan

• Any optional tours required 

• Tipping 

For more info about Abu Simbel Tour from Aswan by Plane:

E-mail: sales@flyingcarpettours.com 

Website: www.flyingcarpettours.com 

Tel.: +201099906242

Aswan Dam, Philae Temple and Unfinished Obelisk Tour

Escape from the cold weather and the daily routine of the winter and experience warmness and beauty of Aswan Dam, Philae Temple and Unfinished Obelisk Tour, where you will get the best excursions in one of the most enchanting cities in Egypt, it is a different society with their own traditions, language and culture.

Experience our Aswan Dam, Philae Temple and Unfinished Obelisk Tour it contains many wonderful and beautiful views through the amazing landscape of the great Nile River and the valuable attractions such as Philae Temple which was built during the Roman period and dedicated to Isis the Egyptian goddess, it contains many ancient Egyptian sanctuaries and shrines as it was built during the Ptolemy’s dynasty, then visit the Unfinished Obelisk which lies in its original location.

Unleash your inner with Aswan Dam, Philae Temple and Unfinished Obelisk Tour and get the chance to visit the great High Dam which was considered to be an engineering miracle when it was built in the 1960s, construction of the dam began in 1960 and was completed in 1968. It was officially inaugurated in 1971 and considered the biggest achievement in the modern history of Egypt. Get excited by enjoying the fascinating views of the High Dam, as this huge building is 1 km wide, 3.5 km in length and 111m tall, this majestic dam is also containing a Hydro-electric plant which includes six turbines and able to provide 2.1 million kilowatt, this project was the perfect solution because of the loss and damaging that Egypt had witnessed, especially the monuments which are located in Nubian villages. As a result of its construction, a great lake was formed, Lake Nasser, which is about 10 km wide in some places, and 500km long. The dam is only about a 15-minute drive south of Aswan so a visit is easy even if your time in the city is limited. The dam powers twelve generators each rated at 175 megawatts, producing a hydroelectric output of 2.1 gigawatts. Power generation began in 1967. When the dam first reached peak output it produced around half of Egypt’s entire electricity production (about 15% by 1998) and allowed for the connection of most Egyptian villages to electricity for the first time.

With Aswan Dam, Philae Temple and Unfinished Obelisk Tour you will get to visit Philae Temple which contains many ancient Egyptian sanctuaries and shrines as it was built during the Ptolemy’s dynasty and dedicated for the worshiping of the ancient Egyptian god Osiris. This complex was actually one of the last remaining places where the ancient religion survived after the arrival of Christianity in Egypt. The temple was reconstructed in its current location after the building of the High Dam that threatened the site so the Egyptian government started a huge project to rebuild the temple in its current location at Philae Island. Philae is dedicated to Isis - the Goddess of motherhood, magic and fertility. As symbolic mother of the king, she appears as a woman with a throne-shaped crown, or sometimes depicted with the sign of motherhood and fertility. The cult of Isis at Philae goes back to the 7th century BC, but the earliest remains date from the 4th century BC and Isis was being worshipped at Philae until the 6th century AD. The temple contains many ancient Egyptian sanctuaries and shrines as it was built during the Ptolemy’s dynasty, stare at the amazement of The Kiosk of Trajan, feel ravishing while explore the Chapel of Osiris. 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.

Aswan was the source of ancient Egypt’s finest granite, used to make statues and embellish temples, pyramids and obelisks. 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.

At a late stage in the process, however, a flaw appeared, so it lies where the disappointed stonemasons abandoned it, still partly attached to the parent rock.

Upon entering the quarry, steps lead down into the pit of the obelisk, where there are ancient pictographs of dolphins and ostriches or flamingos, thought to have been painted by workers at the quarry. The Northern Quarries are about 1.5km from town, opposite the Fatimid Cemetery. Microbuses will drop you within a few minutes' walk. 

Explore 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. 

Included

• 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 

Excluded

• Visa to Egypt 

• Any optional tours required 

• Tipping 

For more info about Aswan Dam, Philae Temple and Unfinished Obelisk Tour:

E-mail: sales@flyingcarpettours.com 

Website: www.flyingcarpettours.com 

Tel.: +201099906242

Abu Simbel Tour from Aswan by Van

Get a perfect start of your vacation and discover the greatest achievements of the Ancient Egyptians visiting via Abu Simbel Tour from Aswan by Van, The Temple of Abu Simbel is one of the most exciting and beautiful temples in the world, the complex consists of two temples that situated in the south boarder of Egypt. Experience Abu Simbel Tour from Aswan by Van and know more about the temple that was built for the King Ramses II.

Unleash your inner and explore the most famous temple in the world through Abu Simbel Tour from Aswan. Get to visit the outstanding landmark which consists of two rock-cut Temples, The Temple of Ramsses II and The Temple of Queen Nefertari, they both date back to the reign of King Ramses II (1290-1223 BC) and reflect the glory and grandeur of the Ancient Kingdom of Egypt. Abu Simbel Temple was dedicated to the Ancient Egyptian god Amon Ra, Harmakis and Ptah. The façade consists of four statues that all belong to the Pharaoh. The gigantic facade of Ramses II temple represents four colossal seated figures of Ramses. The facade is 119 feet wide, 100 feet high, and the statues are each 67 feet high. In ancient times the area was at the southern frontier of pharaonic Egypt, facing Nubia. The four colossal statues of Ramses in front of the main temple are spectacular examples of ancient Egyptian art. The four statues guarding the doorway to the larger of these temples are the largest sculptures that survive from the pharaonic era.

Carved out of the mountain on the west bank of the Nile between 1274 and 1244 BC, this imposing main temple of the Abu Simbel complex was as much dedicated to the deified Ramses II himself as to Ra-Horakhty, Amun and Ptah. The four colossal statues of the pharaoh, which front the temple, are like gigantic sentinels watching over the incoming traffic from the south, undoubtedly designed as a warning of the strength of the pharaoh.

Over the centuries both the Nile and the desert sands shifted, and this temple was lost to the world until 1813, when it was rediscovered by chance by the Swiss explorer Jean-Louis Burckhardt. Only one of the heads was completely showing above the sand, the next head was broken off and, of the remaining two, only the crowns could be seen. Enough sand was cleared away in 1817 by Giovanni Belzoni for the temple to be entered.

From the temple’s forecourt, a short flight of steps leads up to the terrace in front of the massive rock-cut facade, which is about 30m high and 35m wide. Guarding the entrance, three of the four famous colossal statues stare out across the water into eternity – the inner left statue collapsed in antiquity and its upper body still lies on the ground. The statues, more than 20m high, are accompanied by smaller statues of the pharaoh’s mother, Queen Tuya, his wife Nefertari and some of his favourite children. Above the entrance, between the central throned colossi, is the figure of the falcon-headed sun god Ra-Horakhty.

The roof of the large hall is decorated with vultures, symbolising the protective goddess Nekhbet, and is supported by eight columns, each fronted by an Osiride statue of Ramses II. Reliefs on the walls depict the pharaoh’s prowess in battle, trampling over his enemies and slaughtering them in front of the gods. On the north wall is a depiction of the famous Battle of Kadesh (c 1274 BC), in what is now Syria, where Ramses inspired his demoralised army so that they won the battle against the Hittites. The scene is dominated by a famous relief of Ramses in his chariot, shooting arrows at his fleeing enemies. Also visible is the Egyptian camp, walled off by its soldiers’ round-topped shields, and the fortified Hittite town, surrounded by the Orontes River.

The next hall, the four-columned vestibule where Ramses and Nefertari are shown in front of the gods and the solar barques, leads to the sacred sanctuary, where Ramses and the triad of gods of the Great Temple sit on their thrones.

The original temple was aligned in such a way that each 21 February and 21 October, Ramses’ birthday and coronation day, the first rays of the rising sun moved across the hypostyle hall, through the vestibule and into the sanctuary, where they illuminate the figures of Ra-Horakhty, Ramses II and Amun. Ptah, to the left, was never supposed to be illuminated. Since the temples were moved, this phenomenon happens one day later.

Try 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.

Included

• 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

Excluded

• Visa to Egypt

• Any optional tours required

• Tipping

For more info about Abu Simbel Tour from Aswan by Van:

E-mail: sales@flyingcarpettours.com 

Website: www.flyingcarpettours.com 

Tel.: +201099906242

Aswan Tours

Visit Aswan and enjoy its charming Nature, know all about the simple Nubian life and enjoy visits to the most famous attractions in Aswan. Flying Carpet Tours gives you the chance to experience Aswan Tours and visit its historical sites such as Philae Temple, the Unfinished Obelisk, and the High Dam. You will also be able to choose astonishing tours from Aswan to Edfu and Kom Ombo Temples, and the magnificent Abu Simbel Temple. 

There are many ways to enjoy Aswan Tours, you can visit Aswan from Cairo by flights or from Luxor by Nile Cruise, Flying Carpet Tours give you the chance to enjoy Aswan Tours to explore three of Aswan most popular and well known sites, Explore Aswan Sightseeing like Aswan High Dam, Philae Temple and Unfinished Obelisk, moreover you can visit Abu Simbel Temple from Aswan by Car or by flights, This little information about Aswan Tours and sightseeing will encourage you to travel immediately to enjoy Aswan Tours and we incorporate all the significant places of interest in Aswan when you require any tour in Aswan.

Don’t miss the chance to try one of the best tours that you can take from Aswan, Abu Simbel Tour from Aswan by Plane will take you to a journey back in time to the days of Ancient Egyptians to visit the great Temple of Abu Simbel. Get excited with Tour Aswan and explore the glorious site of Abu Simbel which contains two temples; Temple of Queen Nefertari and the other one is Temple of Ramsses II. The impressive two temples were originally carved out of the living rock during the reign of Rameses II. The Great Temple at Abu Simbel took about twenty years to build and was dedicated to the gods Amun, Ra-Horakhty and Ptah, while The Small Temple or the temple of Hathor and Nefertari was dedicated to the goddess Hathor and Rameses II's wife, Nefertari. This was only the second temple in all Egyptian history to be dedicated to a queen.  Amuse yourself with our Aswan Trips and get to know more about the temple that was relocated on higher ground around 60 meters directly above their earlier position because of Lake Nasser. You can also visit the glorious temple with Abu Simbel Tour from Aswan by Van.

Live the adventure and get to know more about Aswan’s traditions with Aswan Day Trips and enjoy the charming atmosphere of the city with the Nubian people known for their hospitality and kindness with our Nubian Village Tour. It is a colorful society with their own traditions, language and culture making the visitor feel at home. You will be able to walk throw the charming streets and enjoy a trip by felucca and know more about Elephantine Island. Aswan Day Tours allows you to visit the main attractions in the city with Aswan Dam, Philae Temple, and Unfinished Obelisk Tour. Start your tour visiting the biggest achievement in the modern history of Egypt, the High Dam, then move to explore the Unfinished Obelisk which would have weighed nearly 1,200 tons as it was most probably abandoned when some cracks appeared in the rock during its construction. Unleash your inner with Aswan Trips and explore the beautiful Philae Temple which was the last ancient temple built in the classical Egyptian architectural style, constructed approx in 690 BC. Stare at the amazement of The Kiosk of Trajan, feel ravishing while explore the Chapel of Osiris, and more.

With our Tours in Aswan you will get to know more about Philae Temple with Philae Temple Sound and Light Show which offers interesting information about the temple that was relocated by a multinational UNESCO team from Philae Island, to its new location on Agilkia Island to protect it from the Nile Flooding. Get the chance to visit two of the world’s most famous temples as Aswan Excursions offering you Kom Ombo and Edfu Temples Tours from Aswan where you will explore Kom Ombo Temple which was dedicated to Hours the Falcon god and Sobek the Crocodile god, it was built during the period from 205 till 180 BC in the ruling period of King Ptolemy V, then scout around Edfu Temple which was constructed on the Ptolemy III era and completed during the Ptolemy IV era, dedicated to Horus, the falcon headed god. Therefore it was the center of many ancient Egyptian sacred festivals to Horus.

Try Kalabsha Temple and Nubian Museum Tour from our wide selections of Aswan Day Trips and visit Kalabsha Temple which was originally built on much earlier site that dates back to the 18th dynasty and most probably goes back to king Thothmosis and Amenhotep II and after the construction of the High Dam the temple was disassembled and reconstructed at its present location. Explore the Nubian Museum which opened its doors in November 1997 and includes three thousand pieces of antiquities representing various ages; Geological, Pharaonic, Roman, Coptic and Islamic. Entertain your eyes with the real beauty of the city with Aswan Felucca Tours where you can enjoy a sailing trip around Elephantine Island and visit the Botanical Gardens, also known as Kitchener’s Island, it contains countless of exotic plants and trees and considered a haven for rare exotic birds too.

Explore Nile Cruise Aswan

Day 01: Aswan Nile Cruise, the High Dam, Unfinished Obelisk, Philae Temple

Flying Carpet Tours delegate will pick you up from your hotel in Aswan, transfer to your Aswan Nile Cruise, Embarkation before Lunch. Embrace Aswan Culture by visiting the High Dam and the Unfinished Obelisk, feast your eyes and visit the ravishing Philae Temple, Lunch included on board. Afternoon tea, Dinner on board, Belly dance and Egyptian folkloric show, overnight on board Aswan Nile cruise.

 

Day 02: Aswan Nile Cruise, Kom Ombo and Edfu Temples Tour

Taste the flavor of your breakfast on board, feast your eyes at the time your Cruise Sailing to Kom Ombo, scout the glorious of Kom Ombo Temple, then sail to Edfu, Once you arrive Edfu visit the ravishing Temple of Horus in Edfu, next sail to Esna, Lunch included on board, afternoon Tea, enjoy Egyptian Galabeya Party, dinner and overnight on board Aswan Nile Cruise.

 

Day 03: Aswan Nile Cruise, Valley of the Kings, Hatshepsut Temple, Colossi of Memnon

Taste the flavor of your breakfast on board, feast your eyes visiting Valley of the Kings ( visit 03 Tombs Only ), Proceed to visit Temple of Queen Hatshepsut, known now with the name of El-Deir El-Bahary, your last visit will be to Colossi of Memnon, Watch the glory of the two huge statues, finally your tour guide will escort you back to your Cruise, Lunch included on board, Afternoon tea, Dinner and overnight on board your Aswan Nile Cruise in Luxor.

 

Day 04: Aswan Nile Cruise, Karnak and Luxor Temples

Disembarkation from Aswan Nile Cruise after tasting the flavor of your breakfast on board, it is the time to beguile your eyes by visiting the fabulous Karnak Temple with its huge Pillars hall, then move to scout Luxor temple.

Try Day Tour to St Simeon Monastery

Flying Carpet Tours delegate will pick you up from your hotel in Aswan, and you’ll be transferred by a private A/C vehicle to start a memorable Day Tour to visit St. Simeon Monastery which is located near the Agha Khan Mausoleum on the west bank at Aswan, opposing the southern tip of the Elephantine Island. Find your inner peace and explore the charming monastery which was founded in the 7th-century and reconstructed in its present form in the 10th century. Feast your soul and know more about the place where the monks travelled into Nubia, hoping to convert the Nubians to Christianity.

For more info about Aswan Tours:

E-mail: sales@flyingcarpettours.com 

Website: www.flyingcarpettours.com 

Tel.: +201099906242

Overnight El Minya Tours from Luxor

 Take the chance and visit the historical city of Al Minya which once served as the capital of Egypt (1373 – 1390) BC when Ikhnaton and his beautiful wife queen Nefertiti founded this city as dedication to the cult of their new god. Experience Overnight El Minya Tours from Luxor, and visit Beni Hassan which contaisn about 40 tombs and decorated with paintings and drawings, explore Tuna El Gabal which is a large necropolis for the ancient town of Khnum or Hermopolis and then visit Tell Al Amarna where Ikhnaton decided to build the city.

Overnight El Minya Tours from Luxor Your real chance to return to the past, your visit to Minya will enable you to scout Beni Hassan Tombs including Bakhet tomb, Khnumhotep tomb, and Khety tomb with its epic history and great heritage and more.

Enjoy the best of Al Minya with Overnight El Minya Tours from Luxor where you will explore the amazing Tombs of Beni Hassan which was built in the middle kingdom between 2055 until 1650 BC, almost in the 12th dynasty. This necropolis was established to bury the rulers and the elites of this province (El-Minia) on the ruins of a ‎much older burial site that was used during the period of the Old Kingdom. This necropolis belonged to the military ‎leaders and local rulers who chose to be buried in their provinces because of their ‎growing power and independence, in this period, rather than being buried near their kings in ‎Saqqara.‎ The Necropolis of Beni Hassan hosts 39 tombs, all these tombs are all situated on the same height and the entrances to the tombs are ‎located on the same plateau. Although the necropolis hosts 39 tombs, only 4 are open to public and another one with no decorations and known as The Tomb of Baqat who ruled the province in 11th dynasty. The Tomb of Khety‎, The Tomb of Amenmehat , and The Tomb of Khnumhotep II.

Move to visit Tuna El Gabal area which is an archaeological village. It is considered the main feature in Al Minya, a large necropolis for the ancient town of Khnum or Hermopolis, The cemetery is located 11km from the city. Discover the area and know more about Tuna El Gabal which was considered a cemetery in the Pharaonic, Greek and Roman periods that contains many important monuments including the tomb and the chapel of Isadora, which dates back to the Greco-Roman period. Discover the underground catacombs of Tuna El Gabal, the main feature of Tuna El Gabal, it is different because it didn't house mummies of human as normal, instead it houses mummies of sacred animals such as baboons, ibises and falcons, because they were resembling god Thoth. Feast your eyes visiting the Tomb of Petosiris, who was a high priest of god Thoth, lived in the early Greco-Roman era. The decoration of this tomb is unique as it bears the Greco and the Pharaonic style of art, as well as the carvings and the paintings inside the tomb itself, you will also see traditional farming scenes with people who are dressed with Greek costume. It looks more like a temple than a tomb.

Finally you will explore Tell El Amarna which was built by Akhenaton and ‎his wife Queen Nefertiti, the city was built to be the center of the revolutionary religion that worshiped god Aten during the Amarna Period. A little ‎remain today of this great city that once extended over a surface area of around 15 ‎kilometers from the South to the North and contained temples, palaces, and governmental establishments. This piece of land hosted the Great Temple of Aten which is now covered by a ‎cemetery. The temples at Amarna are considerably different than most temples of ancient Egypt, which generally had roofed chambers and ‎sanctuaries, while The Temples of El Amarna are solar temples, it had roofless sanctuary to allow the sun rays to ‎enter inside the complex this was because it was constructed for the cult of the sun ‎god, Aten. ‎

Enjoy Overnight El Minya Tours from Luxor

Day 01: Luxor / El Minya Day Tour

Flying Carpet Tours delegate will pick you up from your hotel in Luxor, and you’ll be transferred by a private A/C vehicle to El Minya City, explore the city’s sites in addition to the great plain which contains prominent ruins of palaces and tombs. The great plain was the place where Akhenaton received his divine inspiration to build his city. Lunch will be served in a local restaurant in El Minya and then Flying Carpet Tours guide will transfer you to your hotel in El Minya, Overnight in El Minya.

 

Day 02: El Minya Day Tour / Luxor

Taste the flavor of your breakfast in hotel, then Flying Carpet Tours delegate will escort you by a private A/C vehicle to explore Beni Hassan which was built in the middle kingdom between 2055 until 1650 BC, almost in the 12th dynasty, Beguile your eyes between Baqet Tomb (ruled the province of Menat – Khufu in the 11th Dynasty) and Khety Tomb (the son of Baqet). Unleash you inner visiting Khnumhotep Tomb (Khnumhotep was a governor in the 12th dynasty), and then proceed to discover Northern Tombs, Lunch will be served in a local restaurant in El Minya, Finally Flying Carpet Tours guide will escort you back to your hotel in Luxor.

Included

• Pick up and drop off to your hotel in Luxor

• English speaking guide during your tour

• Accommodation for 01 night in 03 stars hotel including breakfast and all taxes.

• Two Lunch meals during the tours in El Minya

• Entrance fees to the above mentioned sites

• Bottle of Mineral Water during your tours

• All transfers by air-conditioned Van

• All service charges and taxes

Excluded

• Visa to Egypt

• Any optional tours required

• Tipping

For more info about Overnight El Minya Tours from Luxor:

E-mail: sales@flyingcarpettours.com 

Website: www.flyingcarpettours.com 

Tel.: +201099906242

Aswan and Abu Simbel Tour from Luxor

Get a perfect start of your vacation and discover the greatest achievements of the Ancient Egyptians visiting via Aswan and Abu Simbel Tour from Luxor, The Temple of Abu Simbel is one of the most exciting and beautiful temples in the world, the complex consists of two temples that situated in the south boarder of Egypt. Experience Aswan and Abu Simbel Tour from Luxor and know more about the temple that was built for the King Ramses II.

Experience Aswan and Abu Smbel Tour from Luxor and know more about the temple that was built for the King Ramses II. The distance between it and Aswan is 320 km, and considered the most famous archaeological site in Egypt.

Visiting the High Dam which sheds light on the great improvements and achievements of the modern Egypt, this dam was constructed during the reign of the Egyptian President Gamal Abd El Nasser. Construction of the dam began in 1960 and was completed in 1968, Explore the main attraction in the city while visiting Philae Temple which contains 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 that threatened the site; moreover get to know more about the temple through amazing Philae Temple.

Unleash your inner and explore the most famous temple in the world through Abu Simbel Tour. Get to visit the outstanding landmark which consists of two rock-cut Temples, The Temple of Ramsses II and The Temple of Queen Nefertari, they both date back to the reign of King Ramses II (1290-1223 BC) and reflect the glory and grandeur of the Ancient Kingdom of Egypt. Abu Simbel Temple was dedicated to the Ancient Egyptian god Amon Ra, Harmakis and Ptah. The façade consists of four statues that all belong to the Pharaoh. The gigantic facade of Ramses II temple represents four colossal seated figures of Ramses. The facade is 119 feet wide, 100 feet high, and the statues are each 67 feet high. In ancient times the area was at the southern frontier of pharaonic Egypt, facing Nubia. The four colossal statues of Ramses in front of the main temple are spectacular examples of ancient Egyptian art. The four statues guarding the doorway to the larger of these temples are the largest sculptures that survive from the pharaonic era.

Enjoy discovering the amazing two Temples of Abu Simbel with Abu Simbel Day Tour from Luxor, as those temples have a unique style that reflects the amazing achievements of the new Kingdom, but 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. The first temple is The Temple of Ramsses II, which 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 other temple is The Temple of Queen Nefertari, who was Ramesses’s most beloved wife, and that temple is also called Temple of Hathor, who was the wife of the Sun God. The temple has a famous festival called the sun festival; Ramses built the temple at Abu Simbel, so that the inner chamber would light up at just two times of the year, which is on 22nd February, the anniversary of his ascension to the throne and on October 22 nd. Every year several thousand people gathering early in the morning to see this testament to the knowledge and skill that the ancient Egyptians possesses in order to align the temple so perfectly.

Enjoy Aswan and Abu Simbel Tour from Luxor

Day 01: Luxor to Aswan, Aswan Day Tour

Flying Carpet Tours delegate will pick you up from your hotel in Luxor, and you’ll be transferred by a private A/C vehicle to the beautiful city of Aswan, Unleash your inner exploring Philae Temple, the main attraction in Aswan which was dedicated to Goddess of motherhood, Isis. Lunch will be served at local restaurant, after that gain the experience of riding traditional felucca to a Nubian Village and know more about Elephantine Island, Explore the simple and natural life of the kind Nubian people and feast your eyes watching the captivating colorful of their houses. Once you complete your tour Flying Carpet Tours guide will transfer you to your hotel, night at leisure or optional Philae Temple Sound and Light Show, Overnight in Aswan.

 

Day 02: Abu Simbel Tour from Aswan

Get ready for your Tour to Abu Simbel Temple at 3.30 AM, Take your Breakfast Box from your hotel in Aswan, and then Flying Carpet Tours delegate will escort you by a private A/C vehicle to explore the glorious site of Abu Simbel which contains two temples; Temple of Queen Nefertari and the other one is Temple of Ramses II. The impressive two temples were originally carved out of the living rock during the reign of Ramses II. The Great Temple at Abu Simbel took about twenty years to build and was dedicated to the gods Amun, Ra-Horakhty and Ptah, while The Small Temple or the temple of Hathor and Nefertari was dedicated to the goddess Hathor and Rameses II's wife, Nefertari. This was only the second temple in all Egyptian history to be dedicated to a queen. Lunch will be served at local restaurant in Aswan. Finally Flying Carpet Tours guide will escort you back to your hotel in Luxor.

Included

• Pick up and drop off to your hotel in Luxor

• English speaking guide during your tour

• Accommodation for 01 night in Aswan including breakfast and all taxes

• Two Lunch meals in Aswan

• Entrance fees to the above mentioned sites

• Bottle of Mineral Water during your tours

• All transfers by air-conditioned Van

• All service charges and taxes

Excluded

• Visa to Egypt

• Any optional tours required

• Tipping

For more info about Aswan and Abu Simbel Tour from Luxor:

E-mail: sales@flyingcarpettours.com 

Website: www.flyingcarpettours.com 

Tel.: +201099906242

Tours to Dendera and Abydos Temples

 Get delighted by an exciting experience to visit two of the most beautiful temple in Egypt through our Tours to Dendera and Abydos Temples. Wander at the glamorous temples which are dedicated to the fascinating ancient Egyptian god of the Underworld, as you will watch Temple of Abydos as well as the Temple of Hathor at Dendera, which is well-preserved Temple and includes flourishing full colors that are still on its massive walls.

Try Tours to Dendera and Abydos Temples, Dendera Temple the God for Love and joy, Take the opportunity to make an impressive journey in the Egyptian heritage. The Dandara temple is one of the most influential temples at the Egyptian history, and this Temple may be the best preserved temple in Egypt with full color still visible on its walls.

Unleash your inner with our Day Tour to Dendera and Abydos Temples from Luxor and discover Dendera Temple which was the main cult center of Hathor who was a major goddess in the ancient Egyptian pantheon, who personified the principles of joy, feminine love, and motherhood. The Temple was built at the site during the reign of the Old Kingdom Pharaoh Pepi I (towards the end of the 3rd millennium BC). The complex consists of Sacred Lake, Hathor temple which is the considered to be main temple and was also called the Temple of Tentyra, as well as Mammisi of Nectanebo II, Temple of the birth of Isis, an amazing Bark shine, Trajan and the Roman Kiosk, Roman Mammisi, Sanatorium and some addition items which were added during the Roman era, moreover this temple is considered to be one of the best Egyptian preserved temples. The interior walls of the great hall have remarkable scenes that mainly depict sacrifices being made to the Goddess of the Temple. The amazing ceiling, with its astronomical representations, is very interesting. Get to know more about The Temple of Hathor with our Trips to Dendera and Abydos Temples, it was largely constructed during the Late Ptolemaic period, specifically during the reign of Ptolemy XII and Cleopatra VII. Later additions were made during the Roman period. Although built by a dynasty of rulers who were not native Egyptians themselves, the design of this temple has been found to be in accordance to that of other classical Egyptian temples, with the exception of the front of the hypostyle hall, which, according to an inscription above the entrance, was constructed by the Emperor Tiberius.

Move to scout Abydos Temple which was one of the most important religious sites to ancient Egyptians. The construction was begun by Seti I and finished by his son, the great Ramesses II. In fact, this structure built of fine white limestone is actually one of the most impressive religious structures in Egypt, discover Abydos Temple which was one of the most important religious sites to ancient Egyptians. In fact, this structure built of fine white limestone is actually one of the most impressive religious structures in Egypt. Abydos was an important cult centre for Osiris. A number of temples dedicated to Osiris, all of which were located in one area, were built prior to the reign of Seti. The Temple of Seti, however, was built on new ground to the south of the said temples. Seti I was probably one of the least well known pharaohs of the New Kingdom period of ancient Egypt. However, his temple in Abydos is among the most famous, cited by many as the most impressive religious structure still standing in Egypt. Seti’s temple was built mainly of limestone, though parts of it were built in sandstone. Although work began under Seti, the temple was only completed during the reign of his son, Ramesses II. This is visible in some of the temple’s reliefs depicting Ramesses slaying Asiatics and worshipping Osiris, Seti’s temple was dedicated to Osiris, and consisted of a pylon, two open courts, two hypostyle halls, seven shrines, each to an important Egyptian deity (Horus, Isis, Osiris, Amun-Ra, Ra-Horakhty and Ptah) and one to Seti himself, a chapel dedicated to the different forms of the god Osiris, and several chambers to the south. In addition to the main temple, there was also an Osireion at the back of it. Various additions to the temple were made by later pharaohs, including those from the Late, Ptolemaic and Roman periods. 

Enjoy Tours to Dendera and Abydos Temples.

Flying Carpet Tours delegate will pick you up from your hotel in Luxor, Start your unforgettable trip to Dendara and Abydos Temples, First drive to Abydos Temple, beguile your eyes between the glory of Abydos where the Ancient Egyptians were thinking that the Lord of the Underworld was buried at Abydos Temple, it was constructed by The King Seti, and King Ramses II completed the Temple, it is famous as well with the name of Seti Temple, and it is located in Sohag City, beguile your eyes between the amazing paintings on the walls of Abydos Temple, next tour to Dendara Temple ( Hathor Temple), God of Joy and love, it is located north of Luxor, finally at the end of your tour Flying Carpet Tours guide will drive you back to your hotel in Luxor.

Included

• Pick up and drop off to your hotel in Luxor

• Air-conditioned vehicle Luxor / Abydos / Dendara / Luxor

• Excursion to Dendera and Abydos Temples as mentioned at the above program

• Entrance fees to the above mentioned sites

• English speaking guide at the sites mentioned above

• Bottle of Mineral Water during the tour

• All transfers in by air-conditioned Van

• All service charges and taxes

Excluded

• Visa to Egypt

• Any optional tours required

• Tipping

For more info about Tours to Dendera and Abydos Temples:

E-mail: sales@flyingcarpettours.com 

Website: www.flyingcarpettours.com 

Tel.: +201099906242

Luxor Nile Cruise

A Nile Cruise trip in Egypt is a very enjoyable experience that every visitor must do in when he plan his vacation in Egypt. The Nile Cruise trip combines the history with the pleasant atmosphere which makes it an unforgettable Trip. Experience our fancy Luxor Nile Cruise and discover the land stretching from Luxor to Aswan, in the south of Egypt which is home to many of the world's most impressive monuments of the famed Pharaonic civilization. On board your deluxe Nile Cruise you can look around you and see lush greenery along the Nile banks. Suddenly, an ancient Pharaonic temple comes into view and takes you back in time.

Explore the endless history of Egypt and choose from amazing luxury Luxor Nile Cruise to explore the outstanding monuments located between Luxor and Aswan. While you are on board your deluxe Nile Cruise you can look around you and see lush greenery along the Nile banks. Suddenly, an ancient Pharaonic temple comes into view and takes you back in time. The Nile Cruise in Egypt is one of the best ways to reveal the mystery of Ancient Egypt and get to know how life was 5000 years ago. 

Explore Karnak Temple which was the cult center dedicated to Amun, Mut and Khonsu and the largest religious building ever constructed. Karnak Temple includes many singular temples, dedicated to Amun, his wife (Mut), and their son (Khonsu), the moon deity. The temple starts with the avenue of the Rams, representing Amun: symbol of fertility and growth.

Visit Luxor Temple is among the most beautiful temples in the world and is located right in the middle of modern day Luxor. Luxor Nile Cruise allows you to visit the outstanding attractions of the West Bank is known as the city of dead as it contains the Valley of the Kings where the generations of pharaohs and their families were buried, the amazing Temple of Hatshepsut which was dedicated to the great Queen Hatshepsut who ruled Egypt during the 18th dynasty, and the mysterious Colossi of Memnon which known as the guardian of Amenhotep the third temple that was destroyed during the earthquake that occurred in 27 BC.

Entertain yourself on board your cruise and sail down along the River to visit Edfu and Kom Ombo Temples. Get to know more about Edfu Temple which was built during the Patolemic era on top of an earlier temple to Horus. This Ptolemaic temple, built between 237 and 57 BC, is one of the best-preserved ancient monuments in Egypt. The temple was dedicated to Horus the falcon headed god whose eyes were the sun and the moon. Live the adventure with Luxor Nile Cruises and sail to Kom Ombo. The Temple of Kom Ombo, which we view today and was built during the Greco Roman period, was constructed on the ruins of a much older temple which was called "Ber Sobek" or the house of the god Sobek. This older temple was erected during the reigns of King Tuthmosis III and then during the ruling period of Queen Hatshepsut.

Get away from the stress of life and sail to Aswan where you will visit Philae Temple which built to honor the goddess Isis, this was the last temple built in the classical Egyptian style. Construction began around 690 BC, and it was one of the last outposts where the goddess was worshipped. The cult of Isis continued here until at least AD 550. You will also visit the High Dam the great Egyptian project that was built to protect Egypt from the annual flooding of the Nile River.

Enjoy Luxor Nile Cruise

05 Days / 04 Nights

Day 01: Luxor Nile Cruise, Karnak And Luxor Temples

Flying Carpet Tours delegate will pick you up from your hotel in Luxor, transfer to your Luxor Nile Cruise, Embarkation before Lunch, embrace the Culture of Luxor, visit the flourishing Karnak Temple, watch the glory of the huge Pillars hall, move to scout Luxor temple, at the end of your tour back to your Cruise, Lunch included on board, Afternoon tea, Dinner on board, Belly dance and Egyptian folkloric show, overnight on board Luxor Nile cruise. 

Day 02: Luxor Nile Cruise, Valley of the Kings, Hatshepsut Temple

Taste the flavor of your breakfast on board, feast your eyes between Valley of the Kings ( visit 03 Tombs Only ), Next visit to Valley of the Queens, Proceed to visit Temple of Queen Hatshepsut, known now with the name of El-Deir El-Bahary, your last visit will be to Colossi of Memnon, Watch the glory of the two huge statues, finally your tour guide will escort you back to your Cruise, Sail to Esna, Sail to Edfu, Lunch included on board, Afternoon tea, Captain's welcome cocktail, Disco & music in the evening, Dinner and overnight on board your Luxor Nile Cruise in Edfu. 

Day 03: Luxor Nile Cruise, Edfu and Kom Ombo Temple

Taste the flavor of your breakfast on board, then Flying Carpet Tours Guide will escort you to visit Edfu Temple (Horus Temple), feast your eyes once your Cruise sailing from Edfu to Kom Ombo, arrive Kom Ombo, unleash your soul while exploring the glory of Kom Ombo Temple, Lunch included on board, Afternoon tea, enjoy Egyptian Galabya party, Sail to Aswan, Dinner and overnight on board Your Nile cruise in Aswan. 

Day 04: Luxor Nile Cruise, The High Dam, Philae Temple

Taste the flavor of your breakfast on board, embrace Aswan Culture by visiting the High Dam, feast your eyes and visit the ravishing Philae Temple, Lunch included on board, Sail on the Nile by felucca and visit botanical garden, Afternoon tea, Dinner and overnight on board Your Nile cruise in Aswan. 

Day 05: End of Luxor Nile Cruise

Taste the flavor of your breakfast on board, disembarkation after breakfast in Aswan, then drive by air-conditioned modern Van back to your hotel in Luxor.

Included

• Pick up from your hotel in Luxor and transfer to your Nile Cruise by air-conditioned van

• Accommodation on board 05 stars Nile Cruise including breakfast, lunch, dinner

• All Sightseeing tours mentioned at the above itinerary

• English speaking guide on board Princess Sarah Nile Cruise

• Entrance fees to the above mentioned sites

• All Service Charges and taxes

• Transfer back to your hotel in Luxor at the end of your Nile Cruise

Excluded

• Visa to Egypt

• Optional tours

• Tipping

For more info about Luxor Nile Cruise:

E-mail: sales@flyingcarpettours.com 

Website: www.flyingcarpettours.com 

Tel.: +201099906242

Tours from Luxor to Cairo by Plane

feast your eyes with the gorgeous Egyptian Museum and Giza Pyramids with its artifacts and learn about the mummification in Ancient Egypt via Tours from Luxor to Cairo by Plane, Gather your friends for a mesmerizing tour with Tours from Luxor to Cairo by Plane where you will explore all about Egypt`s best ancient places with the most reasonable prices, the cheapest yet the best!

Infatuated with Egypt but worried about the cost? Have no worries, we are here to help! Flying Carpet Tours offers you Tours from Luxor to Cairo by Plane. Gather your friends for a mesmerizing tour with Tours from Luxor to Cairo by Plane where you will explore all about Egypt`s best ancient places with the most reasonable prices, the cheapest yet the best!

The Giza Plateau of Egypt, located about 15 miles southwest of modern Cairo, is one of the most important and famous archaeological sites in the world. With Egypt Pyramids you will get to visit the great pyramid which is known as Cheops Pyramid; the only one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World still standing. Built by King Khufu in the Fourth Dynasty of ancient Egypt’s Old Kingdom (around 2550 BCE), the Great Pyramid was the largest ever constructed in Egypt, originally reaching a height of 481 feet. The great pyramid contains approximately 2.3 million stone blocks. Herodotus said that this pyramid was built by more than 100,000 workers and it took about thirty years to be finished, but the other story says that they were farmers who built it instead of farming due to the Nile River flooding; therefore they concentrate their efforts in building this pyramid. Unleash your inner with Giza Pyramids and move to visit Chephren Pyramid which is considered the second largest pyramid at Giza and in Egypt was built for Khafre, the third pharaoh of the 4th Dynasty during the Old Kingdom Period of Ancient Egypt around 2540 BC. Khafre, also known in history by the Greek name Chephren, was the son of Khufu, who is the Great Pyramid and the grandson of Sneferu, another great builder of Ancient Egypt.

Get excited with Our Tour to Pyramids and explore Mykerinus Pyramid which is the smallest of the Giza pyramids (66m high and 108m wide), despite being built with larger freestones. It has a particularly complex system of funerary chambers. Like its neighbors, with its temples, road and three small satellite pyramids, Mykerinos was a funerary complex. The attention to detail is not as it is on the earlier pyramid. Menkaure' was the successor to Chephren. The pyramid was not complete when Menkaure died. Shepseskaf, who was Menkaure's son, finished the pyramid. The granite encasement was never finished. The pyramid stands 66.5m high, which is much smaller than the other two pyramids at Giza. Find out more about the chamber of Mycerinus or its also called Mankaure, which was located in the lower floor, its walls were covered with granite, as well as the construction of Mycerinus had to have a well prepared rock subsurface, especially around its northern west corner. Scout around Sphinx which is a massive statue that has a body of lion and a head of a Pharaonic man, it was believed that the head is belonging to the king Khafre. The statue has come to symbolize strength and wisdom. The statue consists of about 2,000 limestone blocks and although the date of its constructions is uncertain, the head of the Sphinx is believed to be that of the Pharaoh Khafre.

Finally you will visit the Valley Temple with our Great Pyramid of Giza Tour. The temple is located in front of Khafre Pyramid beside the Sphinx, it is characterized by magnificent of engineering and its distinctive architectural style, it was the main entrance of the complex of the Giza Pyramids and it was also used as a connection between the complex and the Nile River by a canal. This temple served definitely two functions: First, it was used for the purification of the mummy of the king before its burial. Second, it was used for making the Mummification process of the king.

Feast your soul with astonishing Egyptian Museum known commonly as the Egyptian Museum or Museum of Cairo, located at the edge of the first desert plateau between the pyramids and Cairo. Considered to be one of the oldest, most famous, and largest museums in the world, which displays large rare collections of 5000 years of arts, the museum houses an unbelievable exhibit depicting ancient Egypt's glorious reign. Mummies, sarcophagi, pottery, jeweler and of course King Tutankhamen's treasures, founded in the 19th century by the French Egyptologist Auguste Mariette, to halt the plundering of archaeological sites and to arrange the exhibition of the collected artifacts, The Azbakian garden in Cairo was first used as a storage place for these artifacts, a museum was prepared at Boulaq, then transferred to an annex of the Giza palace of Ismail pasha, The present museum was built in 1900, in the neoclassical style by the French architect Marcel Dourgnon.

Live the adventure with Tours from Luxor to Cairo by Plane and visit Abu Serga Church which in known as The Church of St. Sergius and Bacchus, who were two well-known soldiers-saints martyred in Syria during the era of Emperor Maximian defending the Christian faith. Abu Serga church is considered the oldest Coptic Church in Cairo, dating back to the 4th century, and it was probably finished during the 5th century. This church was built over the site, where the Holy Family stayed during their escape from King Herod to Egypt. Abu Serga Church has a significant historical importance where several patriarchs of the Coptic Church were elected and the first Patriarch to be elected in this church was Patriarch Isaac. Finally you will visit Ben Ezra Synagogue which is the oldest Jewish temple in Cairo, it was originally named El-Shamieen Church, but the Orthodox Church decided to sell it to the Jewish community, situated behind the "hanging church".  Ben Ezra Synagogue has a high importance for the Egyptian Jews and it has a special history. The Ben Ezra Synagogue was originally a Christian church that the Copts had to sell, to the Jews, in 882A.D in order to pay the annual taxes imposed by the Muslim rulers of the time, and therefore Abraham Ben Ezra, who came from Jerusalem during the reign of Ahmed Ibn Tulun, bought the church for the sum of 20,000 dinars.

Enjoy Tours from Luxor to Cairo by Plane

Flying Carpet Tours delegate will escort you to Luxor Airport, Fly to Cairo, at the time your flight touching Cairo Land your tour guide will escort you to a ravishing tour to Pyramids of Giza, feast your eyes by visiting Pyramids of Cheops, Chephren and Mykerinus, then your guide will take you to panoramic view of the pyramids, memorable photos available to the three pyramids together, next move to the Sphinx, scout the valley temple, relax by having lunch at local restaurant, after Lunch your tour guide will escort you to the Egyptian Museum which contains amazing treasures of King Tut Ankh Amun, have free time for shopping to buy souvenirs to Friends and Family, the last stop will be at Old Cairo, Visit the Hanging Church, Abu Serga Church, Ben Ezra Synagogue, finally Flying Carpet Tours Guide will escort you to Cairo Domestic Airport, Fly to Luxor, at the time your flight touching Luxor Land, Flying Carpet Tours delegate will escort you back to your hotel in Luxor

Included

• Pick up and drop off to your hotel in Luxor

• Excursion to Giza Pyramids, Egyptian Museum and Old Cairo as mentioned at the above program

• Entrance fees to the above mentioned sites

• English speaking guide at the sites mentioned above

• One Lunch at local restaurant in Cairo

• Bottle of Mineral Water during the Excursion

• All transfers in Cairo and Luxor by air-conditioned Van

Excluded

• Visa to Egypt

• Domestic Flight Luxor / Cairo / Luxor

• Any optional tours required

• Tipping

For more info about Tours from Luxor to Cairo by Plane:

E-mail: sales@flyingcarpettours.com 

Website: www.flyingcarpettours.com 

Tel.: +201099906242