Aswan Tours

Aswan has always been one of the most important cities in Egypt since the Pharaonic era as its name is derived from the ancient Egyptian word Swan which means the market. Aswan, the third largest city in Egypt is home to some of Egypt’s most historic sites, with some of the most beautiful surroundings. Today Aswan is the perfect place to stay for a few days and recover from the rigors of travelling. Entertain your eyes with one of the most enchanting natural sceneries in the world with our Aswan Tours and get the chance to enjoy the fabulous Nile River while visiting all the famous landmarks in the city.

Besides enjoying the superb natural landscapes and tranquility away from the daily life, Aswan invites you to trace back Egypt’s ancient mysteries through its legendary landmarks as it is also home to plenty of attractions such as Philae Temple, the Unfinished Obelisk, and the High Dam. Experience our Aswan Day Tours and get the chance to visit all the famous attractions mentioned above with our memorable tours. Visit Philae Temple which is situated in the Island of Philae, this temple 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 relocated by UNESCO after the building of the Aswan Dam that threatened the site. You can also try our tour to Sound and Light Show with Aswan Trips and enjoy a journey back in time to the ancient Egyptian Gods and kings where you will find out more about the Temple of Philae, which was transferred stone by stone from Philea Island to Egilica Island because of the Nile flooding, it was a massive project, that took over 9 years to be accomplished. The show narrates the legends of Goddess Isis and God Osiris in words, light and music, then walk through Philae temple and enjoy fantastic panoramic view and listen to the kings tell their own stories.

Enjoy visiting the largest obelisk in the world with Tour Aswan; the Unfinished Obelisk lies, in its original location, in a granite quarry in Aswan. It dates back to the 18th century during the reign of Hatshepsut and supposed to be the biggest part of Egyptian masonry. 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 and was most probably abandoned when some cracks appeared in the rock during its construction. Proceed to visit the High Dam which is one of the most important achievements of the 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, which affected badly on many lands in Egypt, therefore this amazing project started in 1960 and perfectly finished in 1971. This gigantic building is 111m tall, 3.5Km in length and about 1Km wide.

Visit Aswan and experience the hospitality of Nubian People as Nubians live in houses painted with bright colors. Traditionally, the floor was made of sand and not all the rooms were roofed. Protection against rain is not a priority since Aswan is one of the driest places in the world. Nubian villages are found in and around Aswan. A couple of them are located only 150 meters from the corniche on Elephantine Island in Aswan archipelago, other interesting villages are located on the west bank of the Nile and can be reached by felucca.

Get amazed with Aswan Excursions and visit the temples of Kom Ombo and Edfu. Kom Ombo Temple was built during the Greco Roman period. It was constructed on the ruins of a much older temple which was called "Ber Sobek" or the house of god Sobek. This older temple was erected during the reigns of King Tuthmosis III and then during the ruling period of Queen Hatshepsut. The recent temple of Kom Ombo was built during the period from 205 till 180 BC in the ruling period of King Ptolemy V. with Aswan Day Trips move to Edfu which was a flourishing city in Ancient Times. Today, the most important monument in the city of Edfu is the Temple of Horus, which is considered to be one of the most beautiful and preserved Temples in Egypt. The origins of the Temple probably date back to the Second Intermediate Period, but the actual Temple only dates back to Ptolemaic times. Edfu Temple is considered the second largest temple after Karnak. It was constructed on the Ptolemy III era and completed during the Ptolemy IV era, dedicated to Horus, the falcon headed god. Therefore it was the center of many ancient Egyptian sacred festivals to Horus.

Prepare to be blown away by the magnificence of Abu Simbel Temple as Tours from Aswan gives you the chance to visit the great Temple of Abu Simbel which is one of the most recognizable ancient sites in Egypt. It contains two temples; Temple of Queen Nefertari and the other one is Temple of Ramsses II, carved into a mountainside and built by pharaoh Ramesses II (1303-1213 B.C). 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; the Egyptian government with the support of UNESCO launched a world wide appeal to save these colossal landmarks. 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.

Find below itineraries of Tours in Aswan.

Aswan Dam, Philae Temple and Unfinished Obelisk Tour

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

Abu Simbel Tour from Aswan by Van

Itinerary

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.

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