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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Nile Cruise 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.

Discover the old religious capital of the Middle and New Kingdom during the Ancient Egypt with its astonishing vast temple and royal cemeteries which is known nowadays as Luxor. The modern city of Luxor stands on the East Bank of the Nile in an area that was once called the city of the living. Nowadays the area is dominated by two great temples called Karnak and Luxor Temple. Walk through the biggest temple of the world with Nile Cruise Aswan, Karnak Temple was the main cult center in the city, in addition to its religious importance, the complex also served as administrative center, and palace for the New Kingdom pharaohs while Luxor Temple is among the most beautiful temples in the world and is located right in the middle of modern day Luxor. Nile Cruise Aswan 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.  

After visiting Luxor you will sail towards the Temple of Edfu which was dedicated to Horus and Hathor. Enjoy exploring the Ancient Egyptian civilization by watching the marvelous Pharaonic inscriptions on the walls of Edfu Temple, which give us a lot of information about the Pharaonic history, myth, religion and ancient languages, which were used at Greco-Roman era. Unleash your inner with Nile Cruise Aswan and move to visit Kom Ombo Temple which was built in the early second century by Ptolemy VI Philometor, the temple consists of two Temples Haroeris Temple as well as Sobek Temple. Escape from the cold weather and visit Egypt's sunniest southern city and ancient frontier, Aswan which is known as city of sun, cool weather, serene Nile River, and fascinating Natural. Get the best excursions in the city with Nile Cruise Aswan and visit the 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. Move to visit one of the most beautiful temples in Egypt know as Philae Temple which was built approximately in 690 B.C and contains many ancient Egyptian sanctuaries and shrines, like For Millennia, the Bed of Pharaoh or Trajan’s Kiosk and more. Philae rose to prominence during the Ptolemaic Dynasty as the center of the cult of the goddess Isis.

Enjoy Nile Cruise Aswan, dive deeper into sites with Nile Cruise 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.

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.

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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

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

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

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

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