Aswan and Abu Simbel tours itinerary:

1st day: Pick up from Luxor and Tour the Highlights of Aswan:

It sounds like you have an exciting trip planned! If you need any help with travel tips or information about Luxor or Aswan, feel free to ask.  When you arrive, your knowledgeable tour guide will accompany you as you see the city’s top historical landmarks, which include the following:

High Dam at Aswan

The Aswan High Dam represents Egypt’s first foray into the modern industrial era. The history of the High Dam’s construction dates back to President Gamal Abd El Nasser’s time in office. Yes, during the Fatimid period, Al-Hakim Bi Amr Allah initiated several significant engineering projects, including the construction of dams. His rule was marked by efforts to improve irrigation and agricultural productivity in Egypt. If you’re interested in the specific dam’s history, its impact on the region, or related topics, just let me know! If you’d like more details about the dam or its historical significance, let me know!

The Unfinished Obelisk

It is a 3,500-year-old monument honoring Queen Hatshepsut’s rule during the 18th dynasty that resembles a sleeping giant granite edifice. The monument was abandoned after some fractures showed in the rocks. According to some historians, the obelisk would have been 42 meters long and 1,200 tonnes in weight if it had been completed.

Temple of Philae

One of the most stunning temples along the Nile is the Philae Temple, which Ptolemy II began and the Romans completed. The goddess Isis, who is a highly famous character and was regarded as the source of life since she raised Osiris to life and gave birth to Horus, is the subject of the Philae Temple.

After serving you a delicious lunch at a restaurant with a Nile view, we take you to the 5-star hotel where you will spend the night.

Abu Simbel Temples

Ramses II built the Temples of Abu Simbel, one of the most impressive ancient structures in Egypt, in the country’s far southernmost region. It sounds like you’re describing the impressive Temple of Abu Simbel, which features two temples carved into sandstone cliffs by Ramses II. The main temple, dedicated to Ramses himself, has four colossal statues of the pharaoh at its entrance, each standing about 20 meters tall. Absolutely! The Temple of Abu Simbel was constructed to commemorate Ramses II’s military victories, particularly the Battle of Kadesh, and to assert his divine authority. The temple’s grand architecture and the colossal statues of the pharaoh were intended to impress both his subjects and any passing travelers. It also served as a powerful statement of the pharaoh’s connection to the gods. If you want to explore more about its significance or any other aspects, just let me know! If you need more information about the temples or their history, feel free to ask! Twice a year, the four sitting statues of Amun Ra, Ptah, Re Horakhty, and Ramses II may receive sunlight because of the temple’s location.