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Abu Simbel and Aswan Tour from Cairo by Plane
Description
The 2-day Abu Simbel and Aswan tour from Cairo by plane offers an unforgettable journey through Egypt's rich history, beginning with a visit to the majestic Abu Simbel temples, where you'll explore the Great Temple of Ramses II and the Small Temple dedicated to his queen, Nefertari. These awe-inspiring structures were relocated to a higher site to protect them from the rising waters of Lake Nasser due to the construction of the Aswan High Dam. On the second day, your tour continues with a visit to the Aswan High Dam, an engineering marvel that controls the flow of the Nile, followed by the Unfinished Obelisk, a testament to ancient Egyptian stone-cutting techniques. The day concludes with a visit to the beautiful Philae Temple, dedicated to the goddess Isis. This expertly crafted journey combines Egypt’s most iconic landmarks with stunning landscapes, offering a comprehensive and enriching experience of Upper Egypt’s ancient wonders.
Itinerary
Inécia tour guide will pick you up from your hotel in Cairo to take you to Cairo International Airport for your flight to Aswan. Upon arrival in Aswan, you will be driven to Abu Simbel. After a three-hour drive, you will visit Abu Simbel site, which contains two temples; the Great Temple, built by King Ramses II, and the Small Temple, dedicated to his wife, Nefertari. The temples were dismantled and reconstructed on safer sides after the construction of the Aswan High Dam. Then, you will transfer to your hotel.
Breakfast at the hotel. Inécia tour guide will pick you up from the hotel in Aswan to start the tour of Aswan. First, you will visit the High Dam, an engineering miracle built in 1960 to protect Egypt from the annual flood of the Nile. Then, you will visit the Unfinished Obelisk, erected by Queen Hatshepsut. It revealed a lot of techniques used by the ancient Egyptian workers to cut rocks. Finally, you will visit Philae Temple, dedicated to the famous goddess Isis. Then, you will transfer to Aswan International Airport for your flight to Cairo.
Notes:
· The order of the itinerary may change without affecting the content of the visits.
· Inécia Tours is dedicated to supporting stray animals in archaeological sites during tours while promoting responsible tourism. For more information, please click here.
