Hurghada
2 days

EDFU, ASWAN, AND ABU SIMBEL (2 DAYS)

Overview

Check-out time around 01:00 depends on the location of the hotel 


Early Morning Arrival in Edfu


Visit the Temple of the God Horus in Edfu, located in the north of Aswan, erected in honor of the warrior god with the head of a falcon


was built at the Late Period of Ancient Egyptian Civilization


Also visit the temple of Nectanebo I, which is a pavilion with columns leading to the temple of Isis


Arrival in Aswan


In Aswan, you visit the Aswan Dam, one of the largest hydraulic structures in the world, with a height of 111 meters and a length of 3,830 meters. She is


controls the annual floods of the Nile and supplies water to more than 33,600 km² of irrigated land


Visit the Monument of Friendship of Peoples - a monument to Egyptian-Soviet friendship, made in the form of a lotus 75 m high, with five petals, which on the


46 m high are connected by an observation deck


After buffet lunch we take a boat to the temple complex on the island of Philae


On the island, you will explore the Temple of the Goddess Isis on the island of Philae – the most preserved part of the architectural complex


During the visit, you can see various bas-reliefs depicting Sacrifices to the Egyptian gods


Walk along the Nile River


In the evening you check into a hotel in Aswan


At 3:00 in the morning, you will be picked up by a transfer to Abu Simbel, which will take 3 hours


There you will visit the Temple of Ramses II in Abu Simbel, a heritage of ancient civilization built in honor of Pharaoh Ramses II


and is dedicated to the gods – Amun Ra and Ptah Inside the temple there are four halls, located one after the other and subsequently reduced in size


Also see the small temple of Queen Nefertari, wife of Ramesses II, which consists of a pillared hall and a sanctuary


After lunch, return to Hurghada



Highlights
  • visit to the Temple of Horus

  • Visit to the Aswan High Dam

  • Boat ride on the Nile River

  • Visit to the Temple of Goddess Isis on Philae Island

  • Visit to the Great Temple of Ramesses II and the Small Temple of Nefertari

Basic Information
Duration:
2 days
Departure Time:
02:00
Return Time:
22:00
Included:
  • Transportation services

  • Services of a english-speaking guide

  • Entrance tickets to the temples according to the program

  • Meals at a restaurant and dinner at the hotel

  • Hotel room

Not Included:
  • Transfer from Sahl Hasheesh, Makadi, Safaga, Soma Bay $5 per person round trip

  • Transfer from El Gouna area $10 per person round trip

  • Drinks during lunch and dinner

Items To Bring
  • Passport, money for personal expenses

  • Water, packed breakfast (must be ordered in advance at the reception)

  • Headgear, comfortable shoes, warm clothing (in the winter season)

Tour Program

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  • Arrival in Edfu, visit to the Temple of Horus

  • Arrival in Aswan

  • Lunch by the Nile

  • Visit to the Aswan High Dam

  • Boat ride on the Nile River

  • Visit to the Temple of Goddess Isis on Philae Island

  • Check-in at the hotel, free time, and dinner

  • Day 2

  • Departure from the hotel at around 4 in the morning (breakfast on the go)

  • Journey to the Temple of Abu Simbel, approximately 3 hours

  • Visit to the Great Temple of Ramesses II and the Small Temple of Nefertari

  • Return to Aswan

  • Lunch

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