Aswan Day Trips

Enjoy the beauty of nature in Aswan and discover the famous sightseeing in the county, as Flying Carpet Tours is offering you the best Aswan Tours. You will have interesting tours to the historical sites of Aswan such as Philae Temple, Unfinished Obelisk, and the High Dam; moreover you can start wonderful tours from Aswan to explore Edfu and Kom Ombo temples and the astonishing Abu Simbel Temple.

Get excited with Aswan Day Tours and experience the best tour to the most famous attractions with Aswan Dam, Philae Temple and Unfinished Obelisk Tour. Explore the ancient Egyptian history by visiting Philae Temple, this great temple is situated in the Island of Philae and 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. Furthermore try unforgettable Philae Temple Sound and Light Show and enjoy a journey back in time to the ancient Egyptian Gods and kings and know more about the temple that was relocated from Philea Island to Egilica Island by UNESCO after the construction of the Aswan Dam that threatened the site.

Aswan Day Trips

Continue your tour and visit the High Dam which is considered the biggest project in the modern history of Egypt, constructed during the reign of President Gamal Abd El Nasser in 1960, to protect Egypt from the annual flooding of the Nile. Moreover explore the Unfinished Obelisk with Tours in Aswan; it dates back to the 18th century during the reign of Hatshepsut. Had this obelisk been completed, it would have been the heaviest obelisk ever cut in Ancient Egypt, weighing nearly 1100 tons; it is 42m in length and was most probably abandoned when some cracks appeared in the rock during its construction.

With Aswan Excursions you will have the opportunity to enjoy Felucca Ride on the Nile River and know more about Nubian lifestyle during your visit to the Nubian Village with our Nubian Village Tour.

Enjoy flourishing Aswan Day 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 Temple 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. Visit the great temple with Abu Simbel Tour from Aswan by van or Abu Simbel Tour from Aswan by Plane.

Get excited with Tours from Aswan and visit Kom Ombo and Edfu Temples as Flying Carpet Tours offering Kom Ombo and Edfu Temple Tours from Aswan. Get the chance to discover Kom Ombo temple which consists of two temples Sobek Temple and Haroeris Temple, built during the Greco Roman period. It was constructed on the ruins of a much older temple which was called "Ber Sobek" or the house of the god Sobek. This old temple was erected during the reigns of both, King Tuthmosis III and then during the ruling period of Queen Hatshepsu. Then visit Edfu Temple with Aswan Egypt Tours, it is one of the best preserved temples in Egypt and the second largest temple after Karnak, constructed on the Ptolemy III era and completed on the Ptolemy IV era. It was dedicated to Horus, the falcon headed god.

Below you will find amazing two itineraries of Things to do in Aswan.

Aswan Dam, Philae Temple and Unfinished Obelisk Tour

Itinerary

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 Plane

Itinerary

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.

Including

• 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

Excluding

• Visa to Egypt
• Domestic Flight Aswan / Abu Simbel / Aswan
• Any optional tours required
• Tipping

Notes:

• Prices are quoted per person in U.S. American Dollars

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