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Aswan: High Dam, Unfinished Obelisk, & Philae Private Tour

Aswan: High Dam, Unfinished Obelisk, & Philae Private Tour

Enjoy your journey in Aswan and discover the most important landmarks and what makes it so special. after you get picked up from your hotel in Aswan, meet your guide and enjoy the motorboat ride and the special Nile view on your way to explore Philae temple, This beautiful temple complex is one of the most picturesque in all of Egypt. The temple of Isis was one of the last ancient Egyptian temples to remain active, as it continued to function until the reign of the Byzantine Emperor Justinian I (527–565 AD). Then you'll head to the second site to dig up and learn more about the story behind the unfinished obelisk, known in the ancient Egyptian language as tekhen. famous for its supply of hard and high-quality stone. Believed to have been commissioned by Hatshepsut (c. 1473–1458 BC) for the temple of Amun in Karnak. Your last stop will be The High Dam. The Dam is 3600 meters long, 980 meters thick at the base, and 111 meters tall. Egypt's modern example of construction on a monumental scale, the controversial Aswan High Dam, 13km south of Aswan, contains 18 times the amount of material used in the Great Pyramid of Khufu and created Lake Nasser, one of the world's largest artificial lakes. Finally, you will be dropped off at your hotel

Aswan: 4-Day Egypt Private Tour with Nile Cruise, Balloon

Aswan: 4-Day Egypt Private Tour with Nile Cruise, Balloon

Day 1/ Start our magical journey in Egypt with the beautiful city of Aswan.  Our representative will pick you up from your accommodation in Aswan to start the tour in Aswan your private guide. the first visit will be to the Great High Dam of Aswan, One of the beauties of the Nile is the Aswan High Dam and the artificial lake that it generates: Lake Nasser. Although the dam has caused a not-inconsiderable environmental impact, the view, especially from above, is breathtaking Then moving to the next and very unique destination, The Unfinished Obelisk,  The Obelisk of Aswan is the very find thanks to which it was possible to explain how the ancient Egyptians did to divide the finished sculpture from the stone bed once finished, it would seem a complicated process that requires advanced equipment and techniques, instead, it is very simple: they used wet wood. Learn more about the story behind it with your professional Egyptologist.  The last visit shall be to the beautiful temple of Philae, late, The Pearl of Egypt, which was a beautiful island surrounded by clear blue water and black granite boulders. The walls of the temples at Philae are covered in ancient hieroglyphs. Amongst the large carvings of the gods of Ancient Egypt are the inscriptions in the ornate pictorial alphabet, telling the stories of this civilization. After the relaxing and beautiful visit, our driver will drop you off at the ship booked for you in Aswan to enjoy lunch and spend the day relaxing on a 5-star cruise ship. Day 2/ Early in the morning (usually around 4 am), our driver will pick you up the reception to visit the most beautiful temple in Egypt,    Relax in an air-conditioned vehicle and enjoy a 3-hour car trip to The Great Temple of Abu Simbel, Dedicated to the Ancient Egyptian gods Amun, Ra-Horakhty, and Ptah and Ramesses himself, they are considered to be the most beautiful of the temples commissioned during the Pharaoh's reign.   After the overwhelming visit to the temple, the driver will drop you off at the cruise ship to enjoy your lunch, and start the sailing until you reach Kom Ombo where our guide will be waiting for you.    The guide will pick you up from the reception to visit the unique temple of Kom Ombo, This is a double temple, dedicated to Sobek the crocodile god, and Horus the falcon-headed god. The layout combines two temples in one with each side having its gateways and chapels.   and back again to the ship to enjoy the sailing down the Nile River to Edfu.  Day 3/ In the morning after enjoying breakfast onboard, our guide will pick you up from the reception to visit the hidden gem in Edfu, Horus temple, As the largest temple dedicated to Horus, one of Egypt's most important historic deities, statues of the falcon-headed god are found throughout the complex, and its extensive wall carvings have provided valuable information to historians about the Hellenistic period of Egyptian history: the exquisite reliefs give us insight into the religion, mythology, and way of life during the era. Then back to the ship to enjoy the luxurious life and have some quality time with friends and family.  Day 4/ Enjoy an early start for one of the best if not the best experience in Luxor, The hot air balloon ride.    Our driver will pick you up from the reception(pick up usually at 4 am) to join a small group and take you to the hot air balloon airport. Enjoy watching the magical sights of Luxor drift by below.    after the magical ride, you'll be back on the ship to have your breakfast and check out. your private guide will pick you up at 9 am (kindly check out and leave with your luggage) to visit Luxor West Bank, starting with The Valley of the Kings, Its main purpose was to secure the royal tombs for the pharaohs of the new kingdom Next, The Mortuary Temple of Queen Hatshepsut,  an admirer of Mentuhotep II's temple had her own designed to mirror it but on a much grander scale and, just in case anyone should miss the comparison, ordered it built right next to the older temple.   Ending the tour with a quick visit to the massive colossi of Memnon for pictures.  enjoy a little break to have an Egyptian lunch in a local restaurant in Luxor. Then moving to the East Bank, starting with The biggest temple in Luxor, The Karnak Temple, which is home to three main temples, several smaller enclosed temples, and several outer temples - combining the achievements of many generations of ancient builders over 1500 years.   The next destination is the temple of Luxor, This beautiful temple was the main function during the annual Opet celebrations  after the unique journey in Luxor, our driver will drop you off at your accommodation in Luxor safe and sound.

From Luxor: 5-Day Nile Cruise to Aswan with Balloon Ride

From Luxor: 5-Day Nile Cruise to Aswan with Balloon Ride

Day 1/ Begin in the morning with a pickup from your accommodation in Luxor, after meeting your professional Egyptologist to start your trip by visiting the Karnak temple, It was built as a cult temple and was dedicated to the gods Amun, Mut, and khon. Being the largest building for religious purposes ever to be constructed, the Karnak Temple was known as the “most select of places” by ancient Egyptians. moving to the temple of Luxor, one of the most beautiful temples standing. The Luxor Temple is a mark of Ancient Egyptian civilization, a strikingly graceful monument in the heart of modern Luxor. then enjoy the relaxing view of the city and the Nile on the felucca ride. Day 2/ starting the day very early in the morning(kindly ask the receptionist to prepare a breakfast box for you), our driver will pick you up for one of the best experiences in our adventure the hot air balloon ride. after the balloon ride your private driver and professional Egyptologist will be waiting for your to start exploring the Westbank. the first visit will be to the valley of the kings, During Egypt's New Kingdom (1539-1075 B.C.), the valley became a royal burial ground for pharaohs such as Tutankhamun, Seti I, and Ramses II, as well as queens, high priests, and other elites of the 18th, 19th, and 20th dynasties. the next visit to the temple of Hatshepsut, Hatshepsut was always keenly aware of ways in which to elevate her public image and immortalize her name; the mortuary temple achieved both ends. Take a quick but informative look at the colossi of Memnon, then return to the ship to enjoy your lunch abroad, the ship departures from Luxor at 2 pm. Day 3/ On the third day you will head with a group of people to visit two of the most wonderful temples in Egypt Edfu temple in the morning, The temple remained buried under layers of settlement debris for millennia, which is why its architectural and decorative elements have survived so well. and in the afternoon kom ombo temple, The temple is unique because it is in fact a double temple, dedicated to Sobek the crocodile god, and Horus the falcon-headed god. Our guide will be waiting for you in each location, he will pick you up from the reception to learn much more about these unique and beautiful temples. Day 4/ starts in the morning, our guide will pick you up from the reception to start the day informative adventure with the visit to the high dam, The great High Dam helped in the reclamation of the desert that helped a lot in the development of the agricultural process. then the visit to the unfinished obelisk, The large unfinished obelisk in the Northern Quarries has provided valuable insight into how these monuments were created, although the full construction process is still not entirely clear. Three sides of the shaft, nearly 42m long, were completed except for the inscriptions. ending the day visits with the one and only, philae temple, the Temple of Philae is located in a beautiful setting, landscaped and filled with many interesting stories and facts about the life style of the ancient Egyptian, learn more about it with your professional egyptologist. and lastly you’ll be back on the ship to enjoy lunch and relax for the rest of the day to prepare yourself for the wonderful visit on the next day. Day 5/ Very early in the morning around 4am, our driver will pick you up with a group of people to start your visit to the marvelous Abu Simple temple. Please check out and leave your luggage in the reception, and kindly ask the receptionist to prepare you a breakfast box. The visit to Abu simbel will take about 3 hours to arrive there, The twin temples were built to serve as a lasting monument to the king and his queen Nefertari, and commemorate his victory at the Battle of Kadesh. The second largest temple in Egypt. You’ll be back to ship in Aswan at around 2:30pm to pick your luggage and our driver will drop you off at your accommodation in Aswan safe and sound.

Aswan: Philae Temple, Unfinished Obelisk & High Dam Tour

Aswan: Philae Temple, Unfinished Obelisk & High Dam Tour

We will pick you up from your hotel or Nile cruise or even from the airport in Aswan to enjoy a day tour in the amazing city of Aswan. Start your tour with a visit to the High Dam, an engineering miracle built in 1960 protecting Egypt from annual floods from the Nile. Then proceed to visit the Unfinished Obelisk, which shows the techniques used by the ancient Egyptians to cut obelisks. Most probably, this obelisk belongs to Queen Hatshepsut, one of the rulers of the 18th Dynasty and the royal wife of king Tuthmosis II. This queen was the owner of her Temple in the eastern bank of Luxor. Move on to visit the majestic Philae Temple which was built in the honor of Goddess Isis the chief deity of the island. Later you will be transferred back to your hotel.

Aswan: Private All-inclusive Guided Tour of Aswan Highlights

Aswan: Private All-inclusive Guided Tour of Aswan Highlights

Begin your trip with a pick-up from your hotel in Aswan. After you get picked up, meet your guide and enjoy the motorboat ride and the special Nile view on your way to explore Philae temple, This beautiful temple complex is one of the most picturesque in all of Egypt. The temple of Isis was one of the last ancient Egyptian temples to remain active, as it continued to function until the reign of the Byzantine Emperor Justinian I (527–565 AD). Then you'll head to the second site to dig up and learn more about the story behind the unfinished obelisk, known in the ancient Egyptian language as tekhen. famous for its supply of hard and high-quality stone. Next, you will move to The High Dam. The Dam is 3,600 meters long, 980 meters thick at the base, and 111 meters tall. It is Egypt's modern example of monumental construction. Next, stop for lunch at a restaurant. Then, you will move to the Nubian village. The Nubian village in Aswan is a tourist destination and a shrine for tourists of all nationalities. it is a unique shrine, as the village has its roots dating back about 100 years. Next, move to Aswan Botanical Garden, which is a lush oasis of exotic and indigenous plants on Kitchener's Island, and enjoy a leisurely stroll through its beautifully landscaped pathways, offering stunning views of the Nile River and a serene escape from the bustling city. Finally, you will be dropped off at your hotel to finish the tour.

From Aswan: 4-Day 3-Night Nile Cruise with Hot Air Balloon

From Aswan: 4-Day 3-Night Nile Cruise with Hot Air Balloon

Day 1 Get picked up in the morning from your hotel in Aswan. Begin your experience with your professional guide and head off to visit the High Dam which is the world's largest embankment dam, was built across the Nile in Aswan Next, head to the Incomplete Obelisk which is the largest known ancient obelisk and is located in the northern region of the stone quarries of ancient Egypt in Aswan Visit the Philae Temple which was built during the reign of Ptolemy II (Egypt’s Greco-Roman Period) by Motor boat. Finally, you will go to the ship for accommodation and lunch in the early afternoon. At night you will enjoy dinner on board. Day 2 Rise early in the morning to visit one of the most stunning temple complexes in Egypt, the Abu Simbel Temples. Upon arrival your tour guide escort you around the site, explaining more about its fascinating history. After finishing, you will return to the ship to have lunch and begin sailing to Kom Ombo. Upon your arrival at Kom Ombo, you will visit the temple on a guided tour. At the end of your day, you will return to the ship for dinner. Day 3 Early in the morning, after having breakfast, your guide will pick you up to head to Edfu Temple by horse carriage. Located on the west bank of the Nile in Edfu, Upper Egypt, the city was known in the Hellenistic period in Koinē Greek. Return to the ship for dinner and your final night onboard. Day 4 Wake before sunrise to get ready for your balloon flight. Check out from the room and leave your luggage at the reception of the ship. Enjoy an unforgettable sunrise balloon ride. After landing, head to the west bank of the Nile to visit the Valley of the Kings, the Mortuary Temple of Hatshepsut, the Howard Carter House, the Colossi of Memnon, Karnak Temple and finally, Luxor Temple. Return to the ship to pick up your luggage. Be dropped off in Luxor in the afternoon at the train station or your hotel.

2 days 1 night Luxor,Aswan & Abu simbel by flight from Cairo

2 days 1 night Luxor,Aswan & Abu simbel by flight from Cairo

Day 1 At 4:00 am  we will pick you up from Your Hotel in Cairo or Giza  you will find our Guide will be waiting for you at the lobby area  Holding sign shows your name on it then transfer you by private car with A/C to Cairo Airport to take your flight to Aswan. once you reach Aswan Airport you will find our guide waiting for you there holding sign shows your name on it and then you will start  the ride will take around 3 hours driving  and you will reach to the most amazing temple in Egypt witch is Abu Simple temple this temple been build by the most famous king Ramesses II himself then you will visit the second temple at the same area for the queen Nefertari she is the queen of the King Ramesses II. Visit Unfinished Obelisk and the High Dam and Philae Temple then drive back to your Hotel your Hotel in Aswan 4 stars Hotel ( Basma Aswan Hotel ) Day 2 Our representative will pick you up from your hotel in Aswan to transfer you to Luxor by Car to start your visit to West Bank to visit the Valley of the Kings, the Temple of Hatshepsut and the Colossi of Memnon. The Excursion to the Valley of Kings; visit the tombs of various Dynasties, The Temple of Deir El Bahari. On the return journey stop at the Colossi of Memnon which are two gigantic sitting statues representing Amenophis III facing the Nile. Then visit the Temple of Queen Hatshepsut. Followed by a visit to the Temple of Queen Hatshepsut that known as El Dir El Bahari which was built by Queen Hatshepsut the daughter of Thutmosis I, who ruled Egypt about 20 years during the 18th Dynasty (approximately 1490-1469 B.C), the only pharaonic woman who reigned ancient Egypt Then continue your day Tour to The Colossi of Memnon which is remains of the mortuary temple of Amenhotep III. Then transfer to East Bank: Karnak and Luxor Temple excursion to the Luxor Temple to see its courtyard and the granite statues of Ramses the Great Then transfer by carriage or bus to Karnak Temple which is a serious of temples built in different reigns. Starting by the Avenue of Sphinxes visit the Unfinished Propylon, the Hypo style Hall with it's 134 gigantic columns, the Obelisks of Queen Hatshepsut and Tutomosis III, the temple of Amon adorned with lotus and papyrus designs, the Granite Scarbeus of Amenophis III and the Sacred Lake. Finish your day tour by visiting the Temple Of Luxor, it was built by Amunhotep III in 18th Dynasty in the New Kingdom and it was completed by Ramses' II during the 19th Dynasty. Then transfer to Luxor Airport to catch your domestic flight to Cairo. Arrival in Cairo Airport , meet & assist by our representatives and Transfer to your hotel in Cairo

Aswan: High Dam, Unfinished Obelisk, Philae & Nubian Village

Aswan: High Dam, Unfinished Obelisk, Philae & Nubian Village

Enjoy your journey in Aswan and discover the most important landmarks and what makes it so special. after you get picked up from your hotel in Aswan, meet your guide and enjoy the motorboat ride and the special Nile view on your way to explore Philae temple, This beautiful temple complex is one of the most picturesque in all of Egypt. The temple of Isis was one of the last ancient Egyptian temples to remain active, as it continued to function until the reign of the Byzantine Emperor Justinian I (527–565 AD). Then you'll head to the second site to dig up and learn more about the story behind the unfinished obelisk, known in the ancient Egyptian language as tekhen. famous for its supply of hard and high-quality stone. Believed to have been commissioned by Hatshepsut (c. 1473–1458 BC) for the temple of Amun in Karnak. Your last stop will be The High Dam. The Dam is 3600 meters long, 980 meters thick at the base, and 111 meters tall. Egypt's modern example of construction on a monumental scale, the controversial Aswan High Dam, 13km south of Aswan, contains 18 times the amount of material used in the Great Pyramid of Khufu and created Lake Nasser, one of the world's largest artificial lakes. Then you will go to the Nubian village, as the Nubian village in Aswan is a tourist destination and a shrine for tourists of all nationalities, but it is a unique shrine, as the village has its roots dating back about 100 years from now, when the construction of the old Aswan reservoir began. In the year 1902 AD, then you raised it in the year 1912 AD, and took a camel tour, enjoyed the tour, and saw the beauty of this wonderful village, and do not forget to take the most beautiful memorial photos in order to keep it as a memory, and to display and share it with your friends, then return again to your hotel in Aswan Finally, you will be dropped off at your hotel

From Luxor: Edfu, Kom Ombo, Aswan Private All-Inclusive Tour

From Luxor: Edfu, Kom Ombo, Aswan Private All-Inclusive Tour

our driver will pick you up in the morning from your accommodation in Luxor to start the car trip to Aswan on the way, the first stop will be the Temple of Horus at Edfu which is widely considered to be the most impressive of all of the Nile-side temples.  The next visit will be to the temple of Kom Ombo, the temple is dedicated to two gods, Sobek the crocodile god, and Haroeris (the falcon god Horus), it is weird for any Egyptian temple to be set up for two gods, it's just unusual to have double dedication. when you arrive in Aswan, you'll enjoy your Egyptian lunch before starting the tour of the unfinished Obelisks are iconic monuments and masterpieces of ancient Egyptian engineering, then move to the high dam, the greatest and largest engineering project of the twentieth century. and the last visit will be to the stunning temple of Philae, Dedicated to the goddess Isis, the Temple of Philae is located in a beautiful setting, landscaped to match the original site of the temple.  after the tour ends, the driver will drop you off at your hotel in Aswan safe and sound. 

From Aswan: 5-Day Nile Cruise to Luxor with Hot Air Balloon

From Aswan: 5-Day Nile Cruise to Luxor with Hot Air Balloon

Day 1 our driver will pick you up in the morning from your accommodation in Aswan, to start the tour with your private Egyptologist by the visit to The High Dam, The dam was constructed to regulate the flow of the river, which serves the whole of Egypt. moving to the unfinished obelisk, It remains as you see it today in one of the Aswan quarries, famous for its supply of hard and high-quality stone. the last visit of the day will be to the very special temple of Philae, The temple has several shrines and sanctuaries such as Trajan&rsquo's Kiosk or Pharaoh's Bed. after a long yet very exciting day, the driver will drop you off at the cruise ship booked for you to enjoy lunch and dinner on board . Day 2 Starting the day very early in the morning ( kindly ask the receptionist to prepare a breakfast box for you), the driver will pick you up from the reception to start a 3-hour ride with a group of people to the temples of Abu Simbel, which consists of two temples One temple is dedicated to King Ramses II, and the second temple is dedicated to his beloved wife Queen Nefertari. you'll be back on the ship at around 2:30 pm to enjoy your lunch on board and start sailing. you'll reach kom ombo in the afternoon( depending on the sailing conditions) , our guide will be waiting for you and pick you up from the reception to visit the temple of kom ombo, unique due to its dedication to two different deities. Day 3 After breakfast on the ship, our guide will pick you up to visit the temple of Edfu by horse-drawn carriage, Discover one of the best-preserved shrines in Egypt, then return to the cruise ship. Day 4 Prepare yourself for the best experience in Eygpt, the hot air balloon ride. our driver will pick you up early in the morning to take you on the once in life trip. after the ride, you'll be back on the ship to have your breakfast before your private guide and driver will pick you up again for the visit to the east bank, the first visit to the Karnak temple, also called Al-Karnak village they enter the complex through a grand processional way, flanked on both sides by ram-headed sphinxes. then moving to the Luxor temple, the Temple was not constructed for one god or a deity version of the king himself after his death. after the visit, you'll be back on the ship to enjoy your lunch and then be picked up again to go on a sunset-felucca ride. experience the incredible colors of the sunset from the water. Day 5: Our driver will pick you up in the morning after you have breakfast on board. the first visit will be to the valley of the kings, also known as the Valley of the Gates of the Kings. next visit The mortuary temple of Hatshepsut, Located opposite the city of Luxor, it is considered to be a masterpiece of ancient architecture. Ending the tour with the colossi of Memnon. Finally , our driver will drop you off at your accommodation in Luxor.

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