Aswan Dam, Philae Temple and Unfinished Obelisk Tour

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.

Get excited with Aswan Dam, Philae Temple and Unfinished Obelisk Tour and then move to explore 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. Supposed to be the biggest part of Egyptian masonry, but it wasn’t completed because it was broken at the middle. 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. The Unfinished Obelisk lies, in its original location, in a granite quarry in Aswan. Initially, this obelisk was attempted to be carved out of the bedrock of granite, but the whole project had to be left incomplete, when few cracks were noticed in the granite. The base of the obelisk is still attached to the bedrock of this granite quarry of Aswan. Now no one is sure about the exact reason of the formation of these cracks, but probably the digging out procedure of the granite might have caused these fissures. This obelisk provides much information about the stone-carving procedures of ancient Egyptians, as the scratches of their instruments can still be seen clearly on its rock surface.

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

Overnight Aswan and Abu Simbel tour from Marsa Alam

Experience Overnight Aswan and Abu Simbel tour from Marsa Alam 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.

Get a perfect start of your vacation and discover the greatest achievements of the Ancient Egyptians visiting via Overnight Aswan and Abu Simbel tour from Marsa Alam, 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 Marsa Alam and know more about the temple that was built for the King Ramses II.

Explore the most famous temple in the world through Overnight Aswan and Abu Simbel tour from Marsa Alam, 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.

Know more about Abu Simbel which was rediscovered in 1813 by Swiss explorer John Lewis Burckhardt who was led to the site by a boy named Abu Simbel and the site was then named after him. The temples had long been forgotten and the sands of the desert covered it all except the tops of the heads of the huge statues in front of their entrances. Since 1909 when the sand was finally cleared away, these twin temples have become the most famous site in Egypt’s south. The Great Temple stands 98 feet (30 metres) high and 115 feet (35 metres) long with four seated colossi flanking the entrance, two to each side, depicting Ramesses II on his throne; each one 65 feet (20 metres) tall. Beneath these giant figures are smaller statues depicting Ramesses' conquered enemies, the Nubians, Libyans, and Hittites. Further statues represent his family members and various protecting gods and symbols of power. Passing between the colossi, through the central entrance, the interior of the temple is decorated with engravings showing Ramesses and Nefertari paying homage to the gods.

Then 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.

Explore Overnight Aswan and Abu Simbel tour from Marsa Alam

Day 01: Marsa Alam / Aswan

Flying Carpet Tours delegate will pick you up from your hotel in Marsa Alam, and you’ll be transferred by a private A/C vehicle to the beautiful city of Aswan, arrive Aswan, scout the High Dam, it was built in 1960 this to protect Egypt from the floods which was happened annually, then unleash your soul and visit unfinished obelisk, be witness for the glory of the Pharaohs and how they were cutting obelisks, there are two Stories for this Obelisk, the first story said that it belongs to Queen Nefertiti, and the second story said that it belongs to Queen Hatshepsut, next tour to Philae temple, relax and have lunch at local restaurant in Aswan, at the end of your tour our guide will escort you to your hotel in Aswan, check in, night at leisure in Aswan, or optional to enjoy the sound and light show at Philae Temple, overnight in Aswan.

 

Day 02: Aswan / Abu Simbel / Marsa Alam

Get ready for your Tour to Abu Simbel Temple at 4.00 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, have free time in Aswan, Finally Flying Carpet Tours guide will escort you back to your hotel in Marsa Alam.

Included

• Pick up and drop off to your hotel in Marsa Alam

• English speaking guide during your tour

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

• Two Lunch meals in Aswan

• Air-conditioned vehicle Marsa Alam / Aswan

• Tours to the high Dam, Unfinished Obelisk and Philae Temple as mentioned at the above excursion.

• Air-conditioned vehicle Aswan / Abu Simbel / Aswan / Marsa Alam

• Tours to Abu Simbel as mentioned at the above excursion.

• Entrance fees to the above mentioned sites

• 02 Bottles of Mineral Water during your tours

• All transfers in Aswan and abu simbel by air-conditioned Van

• All service charges and taxes

Excluded

• Optional tours

• Tipping

For more info about Overnight Aswan and Abu Simbel tour from Marsa Alam:

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

Overnight Aswan and Abu Simbel tour from Marsa Alam

Get a perfect start of your vacation and discover the greatest achievements of the Ancient Egyptians visiting via Overnight Aswan and Abu Simbel tour from Marsa Alam, 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 Marsa Alam and know more about the temple that was built for the King Ramses II.

Explore the most famous temple in the world through Overnight Aswan and Abu Simbel tour from Marsa Alam, 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.

Know more about Abu Simbel which was rediscovered in 1813 by Swiss explorer John Lewis Burckhardt who was led to the site by a boy named Abu Simbel and the site was then named after him. The temples had long been forgotten and the sands of the desert covered it all except the tops of the heads of the huge statues in front of their entrances. Since 1909 when the sand was finally cleared away, these twin temples have become the most famous site in Egypt’s south. The Great Temple stands 98 feet (30 metres) high and 115 feet (35 metres) long with four seated colossi flanking the entrance, two to each side, depicting Ramesses II on his throne; each one 65 feet (20 metres) tall. Beneath these giant figures are smaller statues depicting Ramesses' conquered enemies, the Nubians, Libyans, and Hittites. Further statues represent his family members and various protecting gods and symbols of power. Passing between the colossi, through the central entrance, the interior of the temple is decorated with engravings showing Ramesses and Nefertari paying homage to the gods.

Then 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.

Explore Overnight Aswan and Abu Simbel tour from Marsa Alam

Day 01: Marsa Alam / Aswan

Flying Carpet Tours delegate will pick you up from your hotel in Marsa Alam, and you’ll be transferred by a private A/C vehicle to the beautiful city of Aswan, arrive Aswan, scout the High Dam, it was built in 1960 this to protect Egypt from the floods which was happened annually, then unleash your soul and visit unfinished obelisk, be witness for the glory of the Pharaohs and how they were cutting obelisks, there are two Stories for this Obelisk, the first story said that it belongs to Queen Nefertiti, and the second story said that it belongs to Queen Hatshepsut, next tour to Philae temple, relax and have lunch at local restaurant in Aswan, at the end of your tour our guide will escort you to your hotel in Aswan, check in, night at leisure in Aswan, or optional to enjoy the sound and light show at Philae Temple, overnight in Aswan.

Day 02: Aswan / Abu Simbel / Marsa Alam

Get ready for your Tour to Abu Simbel Temple at 4.00 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, have free time in Aswan, Finally Flying Carpet Tours guide will escort you back to your hotel in Marsa Alam.

Included

• Pick up and drop off to your hotel in Marsa Alam
• English speaking guide during your tour
• Accommodation for 01 night in Aswan including breakfast and all taxes
• Two Lunch meals in Aswan
• Air-conditioned vehicle Marsa Alam / Aswan
• Tours to the high Dam, Unfinished Obelisk and Philae Temple as mentioned at the above excursion.
• Air-conditioned vehicle Aswan / Abu Simbel / Aswan / Marsa Alam
• Tours to Abu Simbel as mentioned at the above excursion.
• Entrance fees to the above mentioned sites
• 02 Bottles of Mineral Water during your tours
• All transfers in Aswan and abu simbel by air-conditioned Van
• All service charges and taxes

Excluded

• Optional tours
• Tipping

For more info about Overnight Aswan and Abu Simbel tour from Marsa Alam:
E-mail: sales@flyingcarpettours.com
Website: www.flyingcarpettours.com
Tel.: +201099906242

Aswan Dam, Philae Temple and Unfinished Obelisk Tour

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.

Get excited with Aswan Dam, Philae Temple and Unfinished Obelisk Tour and then move to explore 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. Supposed to be the biggest part of Egyptian masonry, but it wasn’t completed because it was broken at the middle. 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. The Unfinished Obelisk lies, in its original location, in a granite quarry in Aswan. Initially, this obelisk was attempted to be carved out of the bedrock of granite, but the whole project had to be left incomplete, when few cracks were noticed in the granite. The base of the obelisk is still attached to the bedrock of this granite quarry of Aswan. Now no one is sure about the exact reason of the formation of these cracks, but probably the digging out procedure of the granite might have caused these fissures. This obelisk provides much information about the stone-carving procedures of ancient Egyptians, as the scratches of their instruments can still be seen clearly on its rock surface.

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

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.

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

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Aswan Dam, Philae Temple and Unfinished Obelisk Tour

Discover the Ancient Egyptian history and explore the magnificent monuments that have survived along the years in Aswan which was the old frontier of Egypt during the Pharaonic Period. Discover the main landmarks in Aswan through our Aswan Dam, Philae Temple and Unfinished Obelisk Tour where you will visit the greatest achievement in the modern history of Egypt, the High Dam, then move to explore the great Unfinished Obelisk, and finally you will walk through one of the most famous temples in Egypt known as Philae Temple.

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. 

Get excited with Aswan Dam, Philae Temple and Unfinished Obelisk Tour and then move to explore 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. Supposed to be the biggest part of Egyptian masonry, but it wasn’t completed because it was broken at the middle. 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. The Unfinished Obelisk lies, in its original location, in a granite quarry in Aswan. Initially, this obelisk was attempted to be carved out of the bedrock of granite, but the whole project had to be left incomplete, when few cracks were noticed in the granite. The base of the obelisk is still attached to the bedrock of this granite quarry of Aswan. Now no one is sure about the exact reason of the formation of these cracks, but probably the digging out procedure of the granite might have caused these fissures. This obelisk provides much information about the stone-carving procedures of ancient Egyptians, as the scratches of their instruments can still be seen clearly on its rock surface.

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.

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

Website: www.flyingcarpettours.com

Email: sales@flyingcarpettours.com