3-Day Luxor And Aswan Day Tour with ABU SIMBLE From Cairo.

• Early morning, we will pick you up from your hotel in Cairo by private A.C. Car at 04:00 to be transferred to Cairo airport for a short flight to Aswan . The flight departs at 07:00 and arrives at Aswan at 008:25  Upon arrival in Aswan , you will meet your private tour guide who will join you to visit: the High dam, Phiala temple, the Unfinished Obelisk and Enjoy sailing on the Nile with Egyptians Felucca

Phiala temple:

• Built to honor the goddess Isis, this was the last temple built in the classical Egyptian style. Construction began around 690 BC, and it was one of the last outposts where the goddess was worshipped.

The high Dam:

• This massive engineering marvel spans the length of the Nile River, the dam created Lake Nasser and forever changed the landscape of the region.. Construction for the project began in 1960 and was completed in 1968. It was officially inaugurated in 1971.

The unfinished obelisk:

• Aswan was the source of ancient Egypt’s finest granite used to make statues and embellish temples, pyramids, and obelisks.
• The large unfinished obelisk in the Northern Quarries has provided valuable insight into how these monuments were created, although the full construction process is still not entirely clear. Three sides of the shaft, nearly 42m long, were completed except for the inscriptions. At 1168 tonnes, the completed obelisk would have been the single heaviest piece of stone the Egyptians ever fashioned.

• Optional trip to the Nubian village
• The Nubian village is one of Aswan’s attractions. It’s worth visiting and spending  2 hours. The place is very authentic and genuine, Colorful and artistic, the Nubian Village will surprise you in every corner! While walking in the village, you will straight away feel the soul of this place!Optional Trip to the sound and light show at Phaila Tempel
• Travel through history and discover the secret behind the name Philae. Enjoy an exceptional journey at the Philae temple Sound and Light show, which will steal your heart by revealing the ancient secrets and mysteries.Overnight in Aswan–

Day 2-Aswan-Abu Simbel- Overnight in Luxor

• The two temples were Carved out of the mountainside during the reign of Pharaoh Ramesses II in the 13th century BC,
• Upon arrival, an Egyptologist guide will tell you all about one of the greatest and most whimsical pharaohs in Egyptian history. Marvel at the main façade of the Great Temple to Ramesses II and its 4 statues of the pharaoh seated on his throne following his advancing age.
  In theory, the main temple is dedicated to Amon-Re Horakhty and Ptah, but in practice, it was constructed for the greater glory of its builder, Ramses the Great. Continue to the smaller temple of Ramesses‘ consort, Queen Nefertari, situated right next to the Great Temple. Admire the impressive rock-cut façade depicting the pharaoh and his queen. Re-board the coach at
• Lunch will be served in Aswan 

 

• drive from Aswan to Luxor  Then you will be transferred to your hotel in Luxor Overnight in Luxor