Luxor Trip Overview
Discover Abu Simbel Tour from Luxor, visiting Philae Temple, Unfinished Obelisk and the High Dam around Aswan. overnight in Aswan, then head to Abu Simbel in the morning before driving back to Luxor
Additional Info
Duration: 2 days
Starts: Luxor, Egypt
Trip Category: Cultural & Theme Tours >> Cultural Tours
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What to Expect When Visiting Luxor, Nile River Valley, Egypt
Discover Abu Simbel Tour from Luxor, visiting Philae Temple, Unfinished Obelisk and the High Dam around Aswan. overnight in Aswan, then head to Abu Simbel in the morning before driving back to Luxor
Itinerary
Day 1: Drive to Aswan / Aswan Sightseeing
Pass By: Temple of Philae, Island of Agilika, Aswan Egypt
07:00 AM you will be met and assisted at your hotel in Luxor and transferred to Aswan for a wonderful tour to visit the majestic Philae Temple which was built on the honor of Goddess Isis the chief deity of the island, lunch at local restaurant in Aswan included, and then enjoy a felucca riding to the Nubian Village which situated at the bottom of Elephantine Island to discover the simple and natural life of the very kind and hospitable Nubian people finally you will be transferred to your hotel in Aswan for check-in with free time at leisure and overnight stay
Pass By: Nubian Village, This is a Village and does not have a web-site, Aswan Egypt
You will visit Nubian Village
Pass By: Elephantine Island, Across the Nile from Aswan Two parts to this Island, Aswan Egypt
You will see Elephantine Island
Meals included:
• Lunch
Accommodation included: Aswan Hotel
Day 2: Abu Simbel tour / Drive back to Luxor
Pass By: Abu Simbel Temple Complex, Abu Simbel, Abu Simbel Egypt
05:00 AM – A box-breakfast will be provided by hotel in Aswan, and then you will be accompanied by your guide and driver to visit the two Temples of Abu Simbel, with their unique style, are considered to be the masterpieces of ancient Egypt. They reflect the glory and grandeur of the new Kingdom. The Egyptian government and UNESCO decided to co-operate in order to save these temples from the flood. The Temple of Ramsses II was dedicated to the four universal gods Ptah, Re-Her-Akhtey, Amun-Re, and to Ramsses II himself. The great Abu Simbel temple is also called The Sun Temple of Ramssess II.The Temple of Queen Nefertari is also Called Temple of Hathor who was the wife of the Sun God so in a symbolic way, the two Temples, that of Ramsses II and that of Nefertari, bring Ramesses II, Nefertari, Hathor and the Sun God together as one. Lunch at local restaurant in Aswan with free time at leisure before you travel back to your hotel in Luxor
Pass By: Aswan High Dam, Manteqet As Sad Al Aali, Aswan Egypt
You will see High Dam
Pass By: Unfinished Obelisk, Sheyakhah Oula, Aswan Egypt
You will see Unfinished Obelisk
Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
Accommodation included: Departure
