Experience a different evening in Aswan and try Philae Temple Sound and Light Show where you will enjoy the dramatic history of Egypt. The show will take you on a narrated journey to discover the legends of Goddess Isis and God Osiris. Get to know more about Philae Temple which was flooded for six months each year, because of the Nile flooding, consequently a massive restoration program was undertaken in the 1960, and the Temple was moved stone by stone to a higher elevation. Our show is an extraordinary voice and light by walking through the site's temples and gardens, with a full narration about the legend of Isis, to whom the temple is dedicated. Unleash your inner with Aswan Day Trips and try Kalabsha Temple and Nubian Museum Tour which allows you to 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. Move to 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, moreover you can choose Aswan Felucca Tours and enjoy a sailing trip around Elephantine Island and more with Aswan Excursions.
Discover the main attractions in Aswan with Aswan Dam, Philae Temple and Unfinished Obelisk Tour which allows you to visit the High Dam which is one of the most important achievements in the last century in Egypt, even for many years it was a symbol of the New Era of the Revolution of 1952, built by the president Gamal Abdel Nasser because of the Nile River flooding. Get excited with Tour Aswan and move to visit 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. 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. Finally you will explore 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. With Aswan Trips you can choose Day Tour to St Simeon Monastery and visit the monastery which is located near the Agha Khan Mausoleum on the west bank at Aswan, opposing the southern tip of the Elephantine Island.
If you are in Aswan and looking for the best Tours from Aswan to visit one of the most recognizable archaeological sites in the world situated in the south boarder of Egypt and known as Abu Simbel Temple 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. Visit the site with Abu Simbel Tour from Aswan by Van or Abu Simbel Tour from Aswan by Plane and get to know more about the site which was relocated on higher ground (60 meters directly above their earlier position). Visit Aswan and take a memorable trip to explore the outstanding temple of Edfu and Kom Ombo in amazing day trip through Kom Ombo and Edfu Temple Tours from Aswan.
Find below amazing programs of Aswan Egypt Tours.
Philae Temple Sound and Light Show
Flying Carpet Tours delegate will escort you to the fantastic Sound and Light show at Philae Temple, which derived it’s name most probably because it was an important center of trade, especially for ivory, We will continue our trip in a boat, because the temple’s location is on an island, Explore more about the site of Philae, which was sinking for six months each year, because of the nile flooding, consequently a massive restoration program was undertaken in the 1960, and the Temple was moved stone by stone to a higher elevation. Our show is an extraordinary voice and light by walking through the site's temples and gardens, with a full narration about the legend of Isis, to whom the temple is dedicated. finally flying Carpet Tours delegate will escort you back to your hotel in Aswan.
Including
- Pick up and drop off to your hotel in Aswan
- Excursion to Philae Sound and Light Show as mentioned at the above program.
- Entrance fees to the above mentioned site
- English speaking escort to the Sound and light show
- 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
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.
Including
- 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
Excluding
- Visa to Egypt
- Any optional tours required
- Tipping
Notes:
- Prices are quoted per person in U.S. American Dollars
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