Aswan Day Tours

Discover the beautiful city of Aswan which was the ancient southern border of the Pharaonic Period with astonishing sightseeing through unforgettable Aswan Tours with Flying Carpet Tours. Entertain yourself with the natural beauty of the city and feast your eyes watching the great landmarks in the city such as the fabulous Temple of Philae and Kalabsha Temple. Discover the glorious Temple of Abu Simbel from Aswan, enjoy our tours to Edfu and Kom Ombo Temples and more with Aswan Day Tours.

Unleash your inner and experience Aswan Excursions where you will enjoy visiting Aswan; Egypt's sunniest southern city and ancient frontier, known as city of sun, cool weather, serene Nile River, and fascinating Natural beauty. Aswan Dam, Philae Temple and Unfinished Obelisk Tour offers you the chance to visit the main attractions in the city, discover the best of Aswan visiting 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. It was officially inaugurated in 1971 and considered the biggest achievement in the modern history of Egypt. Explore 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. Aswan Egypt Tours allows you to visit Philae Temple which was dedicated to Goddess of motherhood, Isis. The Temple was built approximately in 690 B.C. and considered the last ancient temple built in the classical Egyptian architectural style. Enjoy your evening in Aswan and get a journey back in time to the days of Ancient Egypt and try Philae Temple Sound and Light Show or you can our Nubian Village Tour where you will get to know more about the simple life of Nubian People and more with Aswan Day Trips.

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. You can also try Day Tour to St Simeon Monastery more with Aswan Trips.

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 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. Get excited with our Tours from Aswan and visit one of the most famous temples in the world, known as Abu Simbel Temple which 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). The temple was dedicated to god Amon Ra, Harmakis and Ptah. You can explore the recognizable site through with Abu Simbel Tour from Aswan by Van or Abu Simbel Tour from Aswan by Plane.

Visit Aswan and enjoy our programs below.

Kalabsha Temple and Nubian Museum Tour

Itinerary

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.

Including

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

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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