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 (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 facade 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. The four colossal statues of Ramses in front of the main temple are more of a spectacular example of the 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.
Aswan is easily the prettiest town in Egypt. Discover the famous archaeological sites in the city with our Tours in Aswan. Get amazed with our Aswan Dam, Philae Temple and Unfinished Obelisk Tour which allows you to explore the main attractions in Aswan. Enjoy the charming atmosphere of Aswan while visiting the High Dam which is considered one of the most important achievements of the last century in Egypt, built by the president Gamal Abdel Nasser because of the Nile River flooding, which affected badly on many lands in Egypt, therefore this amazing project started in 1960 and perfectly finished in 1971. Our amazing tour allows you to visit the Unfinished Obelisk which dates back to the 18th century during the reign of Hatshepsut, supposed to be the biggest part of Egyptian masonry but was most probably abandoned when some cracks appeared in the rock during its construction.
The night in Aswan is different with Flying Carpet Tours as you can enjoy Philae Temple Sound and Light Show which offers you interesting information about the temple that was relocated by a multinational UNESCO team from Philae Island, to its new location on Agilkia Island. Experience Aswan Day Trips and enjoy a relaxed atmosphere with the Nubian people known for their hospitality and the kindness. It is a colorful society with their own traditions, language and culture making the visitor feel at home. Nubian Village Tour allows you to walk throw the charming streets and enjoy a trip by felucca and know more about Elephantine Island.
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Aswan Day Trips offers you the chance to visit one of the most exciting and beautiful temples in Egypt; Abu Simbel Temple consists of two temples that situated in the south boarder of Egypt, carved into a mountainside, it was built for the King Ramses II, it was dedicated to the Ancient Egyptian god Amon Ra, Harmakis and Ptah. The façade consists of four statues that all belong to the Pharaohs. 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. You can choose to explore the great temple with Visit Aswan, as Flying Carpet Tours offers Abu Simbel Tour from Aswan by Plane.
Amuse yourself with Aswan Egypt Tours and visit Edfu Temple which is also known as Temple of Horus, is located in Egypt on the west bank of the Nile River at Edfu City, it built on the reign of Ptolemy III and finished under the reign of Ptolemy IV, Construction of this temple start approximately 237 BC, and lasted for circa 180 years, until 57 BC. Be witnessed on the glory of Kom Ombo Temple; stare at the amazement of hypostyle halls and sanctuaries. It consist s of two temples Sobek Temple and Haroeris Temple. This temple 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, and considered one of the most beautiful temples in the world, and more with Kom Ombo and Edfu Temples Tours from Aswan.
Enjoy best day tours in Aswan with Flying Carpet Tours and get to visit one of the most complete temples in all the Nubia through Kalabsha Temple and Nubian Museum Tour where you will 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, the temple is classical from the Ptolemaic period with pylons, courtyard, hypostyle hall and three room sanctuary.
Move to visit the Nubian Museum with Tour Aswan, the Museum was opened its doors in November 1997 and includes three thousand pieces of antiquities representing various ages; Geological, Pharaonic, Roman, Coptic and Islamic. Experience relaxation away from the stress of life and try Aswan Felucca Tours and enjoy a sailing trip around Elephantine Island, entertain yourself 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. One of the best ways to discover the ancient Egyptian history is getting on board a Nile Cruise and sail between the magnificent landmarks between Aswan and Luxor, experience Nile Cruise Aswan and discover all the sightseeing that have survived along the years.
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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