2 Days Aswan and Abu Simbel Tour from Luxor
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2 Days Aswan and Abu Simbel Tour from Luxor
Experience a captivating 2-day tour of Aswan and Abu Simbel from Luxor with Beyond The Nile Tours, a top travel agency in Egypt. Enjoy exceptional service in a private air-conditioned car and a knowledgeable guide as you explore the rich heritage of southern Egypt.
Your itinerary includes visits to the Philae Temple, the High Dam, the Unfinished Obelisk in Aswan, and the iconic twin temples of Abu Simbel, ensuring an unforgettable adventure.
Experience the extraordinary journey of a lifetime by booking this magnificent tour from Luxor.
Tour Highlights
- Abu Simbel Temples
- Philae Temple
- The Unfinished Obelisk
- Aswan High Dam
Included/Excluded
- The Service of pick up and return to your hotel in Luxor.
- 1 Night accommodation at 5* hotel in Aswan based on B.B.
- 1st Class train tickets from Luxor to Aswan & return.
- Egyptologist tour guide during the tours.
- A modern private air-conditioned vehicle for your trip.
- 2 lunches and 1 breakfast.
- Bottled water on the vehicle.
- All charges and taxes.
- Tipping.
- Any Optional tours.
- Admission fees to all the sights listed in the itinerary.
Tour Plan
Day 1: Pick Up From Luxor / Visit Aswan Highlights
A representative will meet you at the Luxor Hotel and take you to the train station, where you can board a train to Aswan. Upon your arrival in Luxor, a professional tour guide will escort you to visit key historical sites in Aswan.
The Aswan High Dam: The Aswan High Dam was the Egyptians' first accomplishment entering the industrial renaissance age. Construction started in the 1960s under Gamal Abd El Nasser's presidency. During the 9th century, during the reign of Fatimid Caliph Al-Hakim Bi Amar Allah, several ancient steps were taken to construct the dam.
The Unfinished Obelisk: This is a dormant, enormous granite monument that is 3,500 years old. It was built in honor of Queen Hatshepsut's rule of the 18th dynasty. However, the monument was abandoned after cracks appeared in the rocks. Several historians assert that had the obelisk been completed, it would have been 42 meters long and weighed 1,200 tons.
The Philae Temple: dedicated to the astral cult, depicts the myth of Isis, the Mother Goddess and Queen of the Afterlife. Her significant sacrifice was giving birth to Horus, the god of protection. Most of the temple was built between 380 and 362 BC, with further expansions from 282 to 145 BC, supported by Ptolemy II, Ptolemy VI, and Ptolemy V.
Lunch Meal: Lunch will be delicious at a restaurant in the Nile, giving you a view to remember.
In the evening, check-in at your five-star hotel to spend the night.
Day 2: Explore Abu Simbel Temples / Drive Back To Luxor
Start your day with an early morning start and relish breakfast. You will have your own Egyptologist who will transport you in a private air-conditioned vehicle to visit:
The Abu Simbel Temples: gods in majestic appearance are on the threshold of creating themselves. The temple was constructed in 1264 BC under the reign of Ramses II (1279-1213 BC) to convert solar energy into potential energy at the ground level. The temple originated from photovoltaic vitality and the power of love, which will endure the test of time and turn into another day of stability and novelty.
Lunch Meal: Lunch in Aswan's local restaurant would crown your trip brilliantly.
By the close of these activities, we hope you will ride to the Aswan train station and have a nice time in the first-class department before traveling to Luxor and being driven to your hotel.
