Tour Details
- Duration: 2 Days / 1 Night
- Tour Location: Aswan – Abu Simbel
- Tour Availability: Every day
- Pickup & Drop Off: Your Hotel in Soma Bay
- Tour Type: Private
Wonderful Aswan and Abu Simbel from Soma Bay for 2 Days Trip
Discover the wonders of ancient Egypt by exploring the top attractions of Aswan and Abu Simbel through this Aswan and Abu Simbel from Soma Bay for 2 Days Trip. A 2 Days Aswan & Abu Simbel excursion from Soma Bay will take you through the magnificent Philae temple, the towering dam, the enticing Unfinished obelisk, and the fabled Abu Simbel temple, bringing you closer to the skies and immortalizing their culture and way of life.
All of these wonders were built in Egypt’s most distant regions with the express purpose of respecting the locals’ religious beliefs. To experience visions of wondrous structures, reserve a spot on our charming two-day journey from Soma Bay to Aswan and Abu Simbel.
Tour Highlights
The Highlights of Aswan and Abu Simbel from Soma Bay for 2 Days Trip
Aswan Highlights
- Abu Simbel Temple
- Philea Temple
- The Unfinished Obelisk
- The High Dam
Tour Inclusions
- Lunch meal.
- All kinds of transfers.
- Professional private Tour Guide.
- Mineral water & soft drinks.
- Entrance fees to all the mentioned sites.
- Train tickets between Luxor and Aswan.
- One night accommodation at 5* hotel in Aswan.
- All service charges & taxes.
Tour Exclusions
- Tipping.
- Any type of personal expenses.
Tour Itinerary
Detailed itinerary of Aswan and Abu Simbel from Soma Bay for 2 Days Trip
Day one: Transfer to Aswan Attractions: In the early morning, you will be picked up from your hotel by a private modern A.C car then catch a 1st class train to Aswan once you arrive, you will be greeted by your private professional tour guide who will take you to:
The High Dam
One of the greatest and newest constructions to ever be built in the history of Aswan is the high dam of Aswan which was created in the 60s to protect the country from the danger of floods and also store its water which was also used to generate electricity.
The Unfinished Obelisk
Of the biggest constructions that never saw the light of day was the colossal obelisk of Hatshepsut which was created between 1508 BC and 1458 BC to stand at the great Karnak temple but unfortunately cracked during construction.
Philae Temple
The most unique temple ever to be created in the Ptolemaic era of ancient Egypt is the mesmerizing Philea temple which was built between 380-362 BC to be the worship center for Isis the deity of motherhood and healing. What makes Philae special is the amazing wall painting revealing the myth of Osiris.
You will then enjoy your lunch then check into your 5* hotel for the overnight.
Day 2: Tour to Abu Simbel Temple: On the first day in the early morning, you will take your breakfast boxes and head with your tour guide to Great:
Abu Simbel Temples
One of the biggest and most captivating temples to ever be built in the history of Egypt is the Abu Simbel temples which were built in 1200 BC by an order from pharaoh Ramses the Great (1292-1186 BC) to immortalize his victories, achievements, his loyalty to the gods through the sun festival on the 22 of February & October and showcases his love and affection for his wife Nefertari.
Finally, you will have your lunch then catch a train to Luxor then transfer by a private car to your hotel in Soma Bay thus ending your two days trip from soma bay to Aswan and Abu Simbel.