Duration
2 Day
Max People
8
Min Age
2+
Pickup
Luxor
Overview
Discover the highlights of Upper Egypt on this short but powerful 2-day journey between Aswan and the legendary temples of Abu Simbel. This tour is ideal for travelers who want to experience the most iconic landmarks without a Nile cruise. On Day 1, explore Aswan’s most important attractions including the magnificent Philae Temple, the modern engineering marvel of the High Dam, and the fascinating Unfinished Obelisk, which reveals how ancient Egyptians carved massive stone monuments. On Day 2, take an early morning trip to the breathtaking Abu Simbel Temples, one of Egypt’s greatest masterpieces built by Ramses II and Queen Nefertari. This short itinerary combines history, engineering, and ancient wonders in a compact and unforgettable experience.
Highlights
- Visit the beautiful Philae Temple
- Explore the impressive Aswan High Dam
- See the ancient Unfinished Obelisk
- Full-day excursion to the legendary Abu Simbel Temples
- Learn about ancient Egyptian engineering and stone cutting
- Short but rich cultural experience in Upper Egypt
Included/Excluded
- 1 night accommodation in Aswan hotel
- Professional Egyptologist guide
- All transfers by private air-conditioned vehicle
- Philae Temple visit with boat transfer
- Full-day excursion to Abu Simbel Temples
- pickup and drop-off
- Bottled water during tours
- meals
- Entrance fees to all sites
- Personal expenses
- Tipping for guide and driver
- Drinks during meals
Tour Plan
Start your journey in Aswan with a full-day guided sightseeing tour of the city’s most important landmarks. Begin with a visit to the beautiful Philae Temple, dedicated to the goddess Isis and located on an island in the Nile, reached by a short boat ride. Continue to the modern engineering marvel of the Aswan High Dam, which controls the Nile River and created Lake Nasser. Then visit the fascinating Unfinished Obelisk, a massive ancient monument still attached to the bedrock, showing how ancient Egyptians carved giant stone structures. After the tour, return to your hotel in Aswan for overnight stay.
Early morning departure for a guided trip to the magnificent Abu Simbel Temples, located south of Aswan near the Sudanese border. Explore the Great Temple of Ramses II with its four colossal seated statues carved directly into the mountain. Continue to the Temple of Queen Nefertari, dedicated to his wife and goddess Hathor. Learn about the incredible UNESCO relocation project that saved the temples from flooding after the construction of the High Dam. After the visit, return to Aswan for your departure or hotel drop-off.
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