Abu Simbel and Aswan Tours from Luxor

Experience Abu Simbel and Aswan Tours from Luxor and know more about the temple that was built for the King Ramses II. The distance between it and Aswan is 320 km, and considered the most famous archaeological site in Egypt.

Explore the most famous temple in the world through Abu Simbel Tour from luxor, Get to visit the outstanding landmark which consists of two rock-cut Temples, The Temple of Ramsses II and The Temple of Queen Nefertari, they both date back to the reign of King Ramses II (1290-1223 BC) and reflect the glory and grandeur of the Ancient Kingdom of Egypt. Abu Simbel Temple was dedicated to the Ancient Egyptian god Amon Ra, Harmakis and Ptah. The façade consists of four statues that all belong to the Pharaoh. The gigantic facade of Ramses II temple represents four colossal seated figures of Ramses. The facade is 119 feet wide, 100 feet high, and the statues are each 67 feet high. In ancient times the area was at the southern frontier of pharaonic Egypt, facing Nubia. The four colossal statues of Ramses in front of the main temple are spectacular examples of ancient Egyptian art. The four statues guarding the doorway to the larger of these temples are the largest sculptures that survive from the pharaonic era.

know more about Abu Simbel which was rediscovered in 1813 by Swiss explorer John Lewis Burckhardt who was led to the site by a boy named Abu Simbel and the site was then named after him. The temples had long been forgotten and the sands of the desert covered it all except the tops of the heads of the huge statues in front of their entrances. Since 1909 when the sand was finally cleared away, these twin temples have become the most famous site in Egypt’s south. The Great Temple stands 98 feet (30 metres) high and 115 feet (35 metres) long with four seated colossi flanking the entrance, two to each side, depicting Ramesses II on his throne; each one 65 feet (20 metres) tall. Beneath these giant figures are smaller statues depicting Ramesses' conquered enemies, the Nubians, Libyans, and Hittites. Further statues represent his family members and various protecting gods and symbols of power. Passing between the colossi, through the central entrance, the interior of the temple is decorated with engravings showing Ramesses and Nefertari paying homage to the gods. The temple is located 3 hours drive from Aswan or you can arrive to the site with a plane that takes just 30 minutes from Aswan with Abu Simbel Tour from Aswan by Plane.

visiting the High Dam which sheds light on the great improvements and achievements of the modern Egypt, this dam was constructed during the reign of the Egyptian President Gamal Abd El Nasser. Construction of the dam began in 1960 and was completed in 1968, Explore the main attraction in the city while visiting Philae Temple which contains many ancient Egyptian sanctuaries and shrines. The temple was built during the Ptolemy’s dynasty and dedicated for the worshiping of the ancient Egyptian god Osiris, it includes two fancy temples. The Temple was relocated by UNESCO after the building of the Aswan Dam that threatened the site; moreover get to know more about the temple through amazing Philae Temple.

Overview:

Experience Abu Simbel and Aswan Tours from Luxor with its unique culture, superb history and stunning sights, scout unfinished Obelisk, High Dam, Philae Temple, head to Abu Simbel temples, enjoy every moment of your own personal adventure.

Itinerary:

Day 01: 

Plan Egypt Tours delegate will pick you up from your hotel in Luxor, drive by air-conditioned van  to Aswan, arrive Aswan, scout the High Dam, then unleash your soul and visit unfinished obelisk, know more about Philae temple, relax and have lunch at local restaurant in Aswan, at the end of your tour Plan Egypt Tours guide will escort you to your hotel in Aswan, check in, night at leisure in Aswan, or optional to enjoy the sound and light show at Philae Temple, overnight in Aswan.

Day 02: 
Today is designed especially for you to enjoy, We want you to be quite sure that your program includes cultural exchange activity once you visit Abu Simbel Temple, Take your breakfast box from your hotel at 04:00 am., then drive by your private vehicle to Abu simbel where you will be learning more about the glory of the ancient Egyptian history, Visit the astonishing Temples of Abu Simbel which will definitely enrich your trip experience, prepare your camera to capture the most exciting moments, at the end of your tour drive to Aswan, relax and have lunch at local restaurant in Aswan, then continue driving back to your hotel in Luxor. 

Included:

·         Pick up from your hotel in Luxor 

·         Air-conditioned vehicle Luxor / Aswan 

·         01 Night accommodation in Aswan including Breakfast and all taxes 

·         Tours to the high Dam, Unfinished Obelisk and Philae Temple as mentioned at the above excursion.

·         Air-conditioned vehicle Aswan / Abu Simbel / Aswan / Luxor 

·         Tours to Abu Simbel as mentioned at the above excursion.

·         Entrance fees to the above mentioned sites in Aswan and Abu simbel

·         English speaking guide in Aswan and Abu Simbel

·         02 Lunches at Local Restaurants in Aswan

·         Two bottles of Mineral water to each person in Aswan and Abu Simbel 

·         All Transfers in Aswan and Abu Simbel by air-conditioned vehicle 

·         All service charges and taxes 

Excluded:

·         Optional tours

·         Tip 

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