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Abu Simbel and Aswan Tour from Luxor
Description
Embark on a captivating 2-day tour to Abu Simbel and Aswan from Luxor, beginning with a scenic drive from Luxor to Aswan. First, you'll visit the awe-inspiring High Dam, a key engineering marvel that controls the Nile’s flow, followed by the Unfinished Obelisk, offering a glimpse into the advanced stone-carving techniques of ancient Egypt. Next, explore the stunning Philae Temple, dedicated to the goddess Isis and relocated to its current island home to protect it from flooding. Next day, the tour concludes with a visit to the spectacular Abu Simbel Temples, where you'll marvel at the colossal statues of Ramses II and the beautiful temple dedicated to his beautiful wife Nefertari. This tour reveals the rich history and architectural brilliance of ancient Egypt, offering an unparalleled experience of some of the most iconic and well-preserved monuments in the world.
Itinerary
Inécia tour guide will pick you up from the hotel in Luxor to start the tour of Abu Simbel and Aswan. After a four-hour drive, you first stop will be the High Dam, a monumental engineering feat constructed in 1960 to control the annual flooding of the Nile and provide hydroelectric power to Egypt. Then, you will visit the Unfinished Obelisk, a massive structure commissioned by Queen Hatshepsut that offers fascinating insights into ancient Egyptian stone-carving techniques. Finally, you will visit Philae Temple, dedicated to the goddess Isis, one of the most iconic and well-preserved temples in Egypt, located on the island of Philae. The temple was moved to its current location to save it from flooding caused by the creation of Lake Nasser after the construction of the High Dam. Then, you will be transferred to your hotel in Aswan.
Breakfast at the hotel. Inécia tour guide will pick you up from the hotel in Aswan to start the tour of Abu Simbel Temples. 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 be transferred to Luxor International Airport for your departure.
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.
