Product Overview
Get ready for an unforgettable 2-day adventure to Aswan! You'll be whisked away from your hotel for a thrilling 9-hour tour with ancient wonders. Day 1 begins with a visit to the iconic High Dam, offering breathtaking views of Lake Nasser and the incredible Kalabsha Temple. You'll then head to the granite quarries of Aswan to witness the mammoth Unfinished Obelisk before concluding the day with a visit to the magnificent Philae Temple. After a night in a luxurious 4-star hotel, Day 2 promises an unforgettable journey to the legendary Abu Simbel, where you'll marvel at the awe-inspiring Temples of Ramses II and Queen Nefertari. Following a delightful lunch, you'll be returned to your hotel, filled with incredible memories of this extraordinary adventure!
What's Included
- Dinner
- Breakfast
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Qualified Egyptologist.
- Accommodation in a hotel in Aswan
- All tickets and entry fees, according to the program
- Lunch (2)
What To Excpect
Pick-up Service from your hotel
- At the start of the journey, your private guide will meet you at your hotel for a pick-up to Aswan.
Tour to the High Dam in Aswan
- The High Dam of Aswan is an incredible engineering feat constructed in the 1960s. The dam offers a stunning view of Lake Nasser, the Kalabsha Temple to the south, and a large power station to the north.
Tour to the Unfinished Obelisk
- Visitors can explore the Unfinished Obelisk in the granite quarries of Aswan, where much of the red granite used for ancient temples and colossi originated. Carved from the rock, the 1-tonne obelisk was abandoned due to a discovered crack, and qualified Egyptologist guides are available to explain the carving process and the reasons for its abandonment.
Tour to Philae Temple
- The Philae Temple was relocated to its current location when the construction of the High Dam led to rising Nile waters. Dedicated to the goddess Isis, this temple offers a beautiful setting on the river, landscaped to match its original site. Visitors can enjoy a short motorboat ride to the island for a walking tour and free time to explore further.
Lunch
- Enjoy a delicious lunch in a local restaurant.
Tour to the Two Temples of Abu Simbel
- For a memorable experience, visitors will be picked up early morning from their hotel in Aswan for a trip to Abu Simbel. Here, they can marvel at the two Temples of Abu Simbel, considered masterpieces of Ancient Egypt. The first Temple of Ramses II is dedicated to four universal gods. In contrast, the second Temple of Queen Nefertari, also known as the Temple of Hathor, reflects the grandeur of the New Kingdom. The symbolism present in the temples brings together Ramses II, Nefertari, Hathor, and the God of the Sun.
Lunch
- Enjoy Lunch in a local restaurant before heading back to your hotel.
Abu Simbel and Aswan Two Day Trip from El Gouna
You will be picked up from your hotel around 5:00 am and transferred by air-conditioned vehicle to the highlights of Abu Simbel and Aswan.
Abu Simbel and Aswan Two Day Trip from Hurghada
You will be picked up from your hotel around 5:20 am and transferred by air-conditioned vehicle to the highlights of Abu Simbel and Aswan.
Abu Simbel and Aswan Two Day Trip from Sahl Hasheesh
You will be picked up from your hotel around 5:15 am and transferred by air-conditioned vehicle to the highlights of Abu Simbel and Aswan.
Abu Simbel and Aswan Two Day Trip from Makadi Bay
You will be picked up from your hotel around 5:30 am and transferred by air-conditioned vehicle to the highlights of Abu Simbel and Aswan.
Abu Simbel and Aswan Two Day Trip from Soma Bay
You will be picked up from your hotel around 5:30 am and transferred by air-conditioned vehicle to the highlights of Abu Simbel and Aswan.
Abu Simbel and Aswan Two Day Trip from Safaga
You will be picked up from your hotel around 5:40 am and transferred by air-conditioned vehicle to the highlights of Abu Simbel and Aswan.
Abu Simbel and Aswan Two Day Trip from El Quseir
You will be picked up from your hotel around 4:30 am and transferred by air-conditioned vehicle to the highlights of Abu Simbel and Aswan.
Abu Simbel and Aswan Two Day Trip from Marsa Alam
You will be picked up from your hotel around 3:30 am and transferred by air-conditioned vehicle to the highlights of Abu Simbel and Aswan.
Abu Simbel and Aswan Two Day Trip from Luxor
You will be picked up from your hotel around 5:00 am and transferred by air-conditioned vehicle to the highlights of Abu Simbel and Aswan.
Abu Simbel and Aswan Two Day Trip from Aswan
You will be picked up from your hotel around 8:00 am and transferred by air-conditioned vehicle to discover the highlights of Abu Simbel and Aswan.
Additional Programs and Tours that you can Book
While you are visiting Aswan, you will have the chance to do more activities for an extra charge.
Nubian Village Tour
Explore Aswan’s Nubian heritage during this private three-hour excursion to Suhail Island. Head inside a family home to get to know local community members. Listen to stories about the culture and history of the Nubian people over a home-brewed glass of tea. Enjoy free time to explore the island on your own, known for its brightly painted homes.
Philae Temple Sound & Light Show
Travel through history and discover the secret behind the name Philae. Booking a ticket to the Philae Sound and Light show guarantees an unforgettable experience. A large number of temples were constructed on the island of Philae, the oldest of those temples dates back to the royalty of King Thutmose III.
In the Sound and Light show Aswan, we bring this magical temple back to life, especially the Egyptian Gods and Goddesses, like King Osiris. This significant temple is the most popular tourist spot for the 18th and 19th centuries. Enjoy an exceptional journey at the Philae temple Sound and Light show, which will steal your heart by revealing ancient secrets and mysteries.
Edfu Tour
Visit the Temple of Horus at Edfu, which is considered the most complete and the best preserved of all Egyptian temples. Edfu Temple was constructed between 237 and 57 BC during the Ptolemaic era and extended between 332 and 30 BC.
Kom Ombo Tour
Visit the unusual double Temple built for Haroeris the falcon god and Sobek the crocodile god. Kom Ombo temple was built during the Greco-Roman era in Egypt. Enjoy fantastic scenes from the ancient Egyptian calendar, the medical instruments and more.