Aswan and Abu Simbel Tour from Luxor

Get a perfect start of your vacation and discover the greatest achievements of the Ancient Egyptians visiting via Aswan and Abu Simbel Tour from Luxor, 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 Aswan and Abu Simbel Tour from Luxor and know more about the temple that was built for the King Ramses II.

Experience Aswan and Abu Simbel Tour from Luxor and know more about the temple that was built for the King Ramses II. The distance between it and Aswan is 320 km, and considered the most famous archaeological site in Egypt.

Visiting the High Dam which sheds light on the great improvements and achievements of the modern Egypt, this dam was constructed during the reign of the Egyptian President Gamal Abd El Nasser. Construction of the dam began in 1960 and was completed in 1968, Explore the main attraction in the city while visiting Philae Temple which contains many ancient Egyptian sanctuaries and shrines. The temple was built during the Ptolemy’s dynasty and dedicated for the worshiping of the ancient Egyptian god Osiris, it includes two fancy temples. The Temple was relocated by UNESCO after the building of the Aswan Dam that threatened the site; moreover get to know more about the temple through amazing Philae Temple.

Unleash your inner and explore the most famous temple in the world through Abu Simbel Tour. 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.

Enjoy discovering the amazing two Temples of Abu Simbel with Abu Simbel Day Tour from Luxor, as those temples have a unique style that reflects the amazing achievements of the new Kingdom, but 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. The first temple is The Temple of Ramsses II, which 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 other temple is The Temple of Queen Nefertari, who was Ramesses’s most beloved wife, and that temple is also called Temple of Hathor, who was the wife of the Sun God. The temple has a famous festival called the sun festival; Ramses built the temple at Abu Simbel, so that the inner chamber would light up at just two times of the year, which is on 22nd February, the anniversary of his ascension to the throne and on October 22 nd. Every year several thousand people gathering early in the morning to see this testament to the knowledge and skill that the ancient Egyptians possesses in order to align the temple so perfectly.

Enjoy Aswan and Abu Simbel Tour from Luxor

Day 01: Luxor to Aswan, Aswan Day Tour

Flying Carpet Tours delegate will pick you up from your hotel in Luxor, and you’ll be transferred by a private A/C vehicle to the beautiful city of Aswan, Unleash your inner exploring Philae Temple, the main attraction in Aswan which was dedicated to Goddess of motherhood, Isis. Lunch will be served at local restaurant, after that gain the experience of riding traditional felucca to a Nubian Village and know more about Elephantine Island, Explore the simple and natural life of the kind Nubian people and feast your eyes watching the captivating colorful of their houses. Once you complete your tour Flying Carpet Tours guide will transfer you to your hotel, night at leisure or optional Philae Temple Sound and Light Show, Overnight in Aswan.

Day 02: Abu Simbel Tour from Aswan

Get ready for your Tour to Abu Simbel Temple at 3.30 AM, Take your Breakfast Box from your hotel in Aswan, and then Flying Carpet Tours delegate will escort you by a private A/C vehicle to explore the glorious site of Abu Simbel which contains two temples; Temple of Queen Nefertari and the other one is Temple of Ramses II. The impressive two temples were originally carved out of the living rock during the reign of Ramses II. The Great Temple at Abu Simbel took about twenty years to build and was dedicated to the gods Amun, Ra-Horakhty and Ptah, while The Small Temple or the temple of Hathor and Nefertari was dedicated to the goddess Hathor and Rameses II's wife, Nefertari. This was only the second temple in all Egyptian history to be dedicated to a queen. Lunch will be served at local restaurant in Aswan. Finally Flying Carpet Tours guide will escort you back to your hotel in Luxor.

Included

• Pick up and drop off to your hotel in Luxor

• English speaking guide during your tour

• Accommodation for 01 night in Aswan including breakfast and all taxes

• Two Lunch meals in Aswan

• Entrance fees to the above mentioned sites

• Bottle of Mineral Water during your tours

• All transfers by air-conditioned Van

• All service charges and taxes

Excluded

• Visa to Egypt

• Any optional tours required