Your adventure begins at 06:00 AM, when our representative will meet you at your hotel in Luxor. From there, we’ll whisk you away to Aswan, the gateway to Africa’s ancient secrets. Our first stop is the awe-inspiring Philae Temple, a tribute to the Goddess Isis, the island’s primary deity.
After paying homage to the goddess, we’ll treat you to a delightful lunch at a local restaurant in Aswan.
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 temple which was built in honor of Goddess Isis the, chief deity of the island.r. Also, there is an opinion which says that it belongs to Queen Nefertiti. and transfer to your hotel in Aswan.
Meals: Lunch
Day 2: Abu Simbel Trip from Aswan
Breakfast will be provided by your hotel in Aswan. Then, your guide and driver will accompany you to visit the two temples of Abu Simbel, which are considered masterpieces of ancient Egypt for their unique style. They reflect the glory and grandeur of the New Kingdom.
The Egyptian government and UNESCO decided to cooperate in order to save these temples from the flood. The Temple of Ramesses II was dedicated to the four universal gods Ptah, Re-Her-Akhtey, Amun-Re, and to Ramesses II himself.
The great Abu Simbel temple is also called the Sun Temple of Ramesses II. The Temple of Queen Nefertari is also called the Temple of Hathor who was the wife of the Sun God so in a symbolic way, the two temples, that of Ramesses II and that of Nefertari, bring Ramesses II, Nefertari, Hathor and the Sun God together as one.
Lunch at local restaurant in Aswan with free time at leisure before you travel back to your hotel in Luxor
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Note: If pickup is from Luxor Airport or the West Bank, an extra cost will be added to the current price.