Aswan and Abu Simbel Tour from Luxor
Overview
As the sun rises on the banks of the Nile in Luxor, we begin our enchanting journey to Aswan and Abu Simbel, where every stone and every wave of the Nile tells the story of an ancient civilization. From the ancient temples of the Pharaohs in Aswan to the splendor of the temple of Abu Simbel, carved into the heart of the mountain.
With our two-day tour, you will have the opportunity to explore one of the most beautiful cities in Egypt. Aswan was known as “Sonu” in ancient Egypt, meaning market, as it was a trading center for caravans going to and from Nubia. In Ptolemaic times it was called “Sin” and the Nubians “Yaba Swan.". It was also known as the Land of Gold because it served as a great treasury or tomb for the Nubian kings who lived there for thousands of years. Before the migration, Aswan's borders stretched from Asna in the east to the borders of Sudan in the south, and its population was Nubian, but after the Islamic conquest of Nubia, some Arab tribes settled there.
Also, the city of Aswan and its surroundings are considered a tourist and archaeological area, where the number of foreign tourists is increasing, especially from Europe and East Asia, and among its most important tourist attractions are the High Dam, the Philae temple, and the unfinished obelisk.
In addition, our tour will take you to a unique adventure to explore one of the most famous temples that attracts the interest of tourists from all over the world, Abu Simbel, an archaeological site located on the western shore of Lake Nasser, about 290 km southwest of Aswan. It is one of the sites of “Nubian archeology” included in the UNESCO World Heritage List. Part of the direction of the river flow from Abu Simbel to Philae (near Aswan).
Don't miss the opportunity and book one of Cairo Top Tours' exciting excursions.
As the sun rises on the banks of the Nile in Luxor, we begin our enchanting journey to Aswan and Abu Simbel, where every stone and every wave of the Nile tells the story of an ancient civilization. From the ancient temples of the Pharaohs in Aswan to the splendor of the temple of Abu Simbel, carved into the heart of the mountain.
With our two-day tour, you will have the opportunity to explore one of the most beautiful cities in Egypt. Aswan was known as “Sonu” in ancient Egypt, meaning market, as it was a trading center for caravans going to and from Nubia. In Ptolemaic times it was called “Sin” and the Nubians “Yaba Swan.". It was also known as the Land of Gold because it served as a great treasury or tomb for the Nubian kings who lived there for thousands of years. Before the migration, Aswan's borders stretched from Asna in the east to the borders of Sudan in the south, and its population was Nubian, but after the Islamic conquest of Nubia, some Arab tribes settled there.
Also, the city of Aswan and its surroundings are considered a tourist and archaeological area, where the number of foreign tourists is increasing, especially from Europe and East Asia, and among its most important tourist attractions are the High Dam, the Philae temple, and the unfinished obelisk.
In addition, our tour will take you to a unique adventure to explore one of the most famous temples that attracts the interest of tourists from all over the world, Abu Simbel, an archaeological site located on the western shore of Lake Nasser, about 290 km southwest of Aswan. It is one of the sites of “Nubian archeology” included in the UNESCO World Heritage List. Part of the direction of the river flow from Abu Simbel to Philae (near Aswan).
Don't miss the opportunity and book one of Cairo Top Tours' exciting excursions.
Inclusion
- Pickup and drop-off services from your hotel in Luxor by a Cairo Top Tours guide and return.
- All transfer services are organized by a private air-conditioned vehicle.
- A professional English-speaking tour guide during Egypt day tours in Luxor.
- Admission and entrance fees to the sites mentioned in Aswan and the Abu Simbel temples.
- Your lunch during your day excursions in Aswan.
- One night's accommodation in a hotel in Aswan on a bed and breakfast basis.
- Complimentary bottled water or soft drinks are included during excursions to Luxor.
- Full taxes and service fees in the Luxor to Aswan and Abu Simbel tour are included.
Exclusion
- Anything not mentioned in the itinerary of the two-day tour to Aswan and Abu Simbel.
- Tipping is not included in the price of the sightseeing tours to Aswan.
- Additional excursions during the tour from Luxor to Aswan and Abu Simbel.
- Rates are applicable during Christmas and New Year tours in Egypt or Easter tours in Egypt.
Itinerary
A Cairo Top Tours representative will be waiting for you at your hotel in Luxor to start your two-day adventure by transferring you from your hotel in a private air-conditioned car to Aswan, where you can immerse yourself in the early civilization of the Pharaohs.
Your day will start with an incredible visit to the Aswan High Dam, which is a hydroelectric dam on the Nile River in southern Egypt, built during the reign of Gamal Abdel Nasser and to whose construction the Soviet Union contributed. Owned and operated by the Aswan High Dam and Reservoir General Authority, the dam has helped control water flow and mitigate the effects of Nile floods. It is used to generate electricity in Egypt.
After that, we will explore the Temple of Philae, This temple dedicated to the goddess Isis, which was flooded by the waters of the Nile, was divided and reassembled in a new location on the island of Agilika, about 500 meters from its original site on the island of Philae, and its buildings include a temple to Hathor and a night show of light and sound presented in different languages.
Finally, we conclude our excursion with the visit of the Unfinished Ublisk. It is a pink granite obelisk in Aswan, Egypt. It is found in the northern part of a quarry there, located near Aswan on the eastern shore of the Nile, about 1 kilometer east of the Nile River, and it is believed that it was during the reign of Queen Hatshepsut that work on the obelisk began, with the intention of placing it in the Karnak Temple in Luxor. After ancient Egyptian workers excavated the obelisk from three sides in preparation for removing it from the pavement and completing its installation, they discovered a crack in it that made it unsuitable. The workers stopped completing it.
Finally, we take you to your hotel in Aswan to spend the night and rest to prepare you for your next adventure to Abu Simbel.
You will begin your second day with a memorable tour of the Abu Simbel Temples. Our consultant and guide will meet you at your Aswan hotel in the morning to start your incredible journey.
The knowledgeable guide will go into great detail about the Abu Simbel Temples' history. which is an archaeological site located on the west bank of Lake Nasser about 290 km southwest of Aswan. It is one of the “Nubian ruins” sites included in the UNESCO list of World Heritage sites. Which starts from the direction of the river flow from Abu Simbel to Philae (near Aswan).
One of the largest temples in all of ancient Egypt, Abu Simbel, was constructed in the thirteenth century BC by King Ramses II to commemorate his victories in the battle of Kadesh and to show off his power as pharaoh of Egypt. Southern Egypt, near the Sudanese border, is home to the two massive temples carved into the mountain, one honoring Ramses II and the other to his wife, Queen Nefertari.
You will also have the opportunity to learn that the main temple features an imposing façade with four giant statues of Ramses II, each about 20 meters high, flanking the entrance to the temple, which leads to interior rooms decorated with inscriptions describing the pharaoh's victories and the events of his time. The temple of Nefertari is characterized by its façade, which includes six huge statues, four of the king and two of the queen, in a unique expression of her special status.
If you are interested in exploring the magic of the Temple of Abu Simbel, it is so important to attend one of the major astronomical phenomena of the temple, the Holy of Holies, which is celebrated twice a year, on October 22 and February 22, when the sun's rays illuminate the statues of the gods inside, reflecting the mastery of astronomy and geometry of the ancient Egyptians.
You will be transported back to Aswan and then back to your hotel after taking part in one of the best day trips and activities in Luxor.
Lunch and breakfast are included.
Price
| Number of Persons | Prices |
|---|---|
| 1 Person | $500 Per Person |
| 2 - 3 Persons | $350 Per Person |
| 4 - 6 Persons | $320 Per Person |
| 7 - 10 Persons | $260 Per Person |
Start from : $260
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In the case of cancellation of the trip by the customer, based on the start dates of the trip, the following costs will be charged:
15% of the total cost of the trip, with cancellation from the booking date up to 61 days before the start date of the trip
25% of the total cost of the trip, with cancellation from 60 to 31 days before the start date of the trip
35% of the total cost of the trip, with cancellation 30 to 15 days before the start date of the trip
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