Looking for some antiqued and pharaonic spots? Have no worries, we got you the best spots in Aswan. Ever heard of Aswan`s origin? Aswan is the largest city in Upper Egypt and the third biggest town in Egypt, located on the east bank of the Nile. It is the suitable place for a few-day stay, a marvelous city to walk around and enjoy its calm weather. With our Aswan Tours, you will get the chance to explore Aswan`s best hidden gems.
Unleash your inner with Flying Carpet Tours and explore the most famous temple in the world: Abu Simbel Temple! With our Abu Simbel Tour from Aswan by Van, you will be amazed by visiting this outstanding landmark which consists of two rock-cut Temples, the Temple of Ramses 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 facade 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. The four colossal statues of Ramses in front of the main temple are more of a spectacular example of the 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.
Our package hasn`t ended yet! Discover Aswan and its fabulous attractions besides enjoying the beautiful nature. Enjoy a more pharaonic and antiqued trip with our Aswan Dam, Philae Temple and Unfinished Obelisk Tour! It`s where you will feast your eyes by watching the glory of Philae Temple, which contains many ancient Egyptian sanctuaries and shrines, like For Millennia, the Bed of Pharaoh or Trajan’s Kiosk and more. Enjoy the journey back in time to the ancient Egyptian Gods and kings with Sound and Light Show at Philae Temple, find out more about the temple, which was transferred stone by stone from Philae Island to Egilica Island. You will also visit the High Dam and the Unfinished Obelisk, which was built by the Queen Hatshepsut, and it shed light on its marvelous designing, as it was going to be the largest Obelisk in the world.
Don`t miss our Kom Ombo and Edfu Temple Tours from Aswan! Visit the glorious Temple of Kom Ombo; you can walk through the temple of Haroeris and the Temple of Sobek, those temples show the importance of the Ancient Egyptian priests. Get excited with the Temple of Sobek, where you will find many mummified crocodiles, gorgeous inscriptions on the walls and beautiful clay coffins. However, the Temple of Kom Ombo is surrounding by amazing gardens of corn and sugarcane, therefore Kom Ombo is an amusing agriculture town and there were a lot of Nubian people that were living in it before the Nile flooding has affected badly on their lands. In addition to Edfu Temple; a great chance to explore the Ancient Egyptian civilization by watching the marvelous Pharaonic inscriptions on the walls of Edfu Temple, which gave us a lot of information about the Pharaonic history, myth, religion and ancient languages. Stroll at the Temple of Edfu, which was dedicated to Horus and Hathor, therefore it was the center of many ancient Egyptian festivals to sacred to the Horus, The building of Hypostyle Hall has a lot of amazing decorations, which are consisting of a description of the Feast of the Beautiful Meeting and the universal reunion between Horus and his beloved wife Hathor. There are also the first pylon, which is situated in the entrance of the temple and it has many beautiful inscriptions, the Temple of Edfu is spiritually has a connection to the Hathors Temple at the Dendera complex.
If you are a Nile-lover, our Aswan Felucca Tours would be the best! It`s where you will be taken on a breathtaking and relaxing trip over the Nile. Experience a traditional Felucca Boat and enjoy a sailing trip around Elephantine Island, entertain yourself and visit the Botanical Gardens, also known as Kitchener’s Island, which contains countless of exotic plants, trees and exotic birds. Ever heard of Kalabsha Temple? With our Kalabsha Temple and Nubian Museum Tour, you will be amazed by the amazing pharaonic long-lasting civilization that`s apparent everywhere. Temple of Kalabsha is located close to Lake Nasser, near the western end of Aswan High Dam. The temple dates back to the roman times, especially to the time of the roman emperor Augustus, later other emperors have contributed to the construction, such as Caligula and Trajan. It was dedicated to the Nubian god Mandoulis. The Nubian Museum includes three thousand pieces of antiquities, representing various ages; Geological, Pharaonic, Roman, Coptic and Islamic. The museum consists of two floors: the ground floor contains the main gates of the museum, exhibition halls, and visitors reception hall, while the first floor contains an information center, culture activities center, and another exhibition hall. It also has a beautiful garden with water-falls, palm trees, and flowers spread around the natural rocks. There is also an amphitheater for local and international music and dance performances.
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