Aswan: A Charming City Celebrated for Nubian Culture - Visit the Temple of Philae & Aswan High Dam

Temple of Philae - Arrive in Aswan, a beautiful city renowned for its Nubian culture. We will pick you up to start our first tour down the Nile, where we will take a motorboat to visit the splendid Philae Temple. Next, we will visit the impressive Aswan High Dam. In the evening, take the opportunity to explore the famous local market. Check in to your Nile cruise for an overnight stay.

Aswan High Dam - The Aswan High Dam, also known simply as the High Dam, is a significant water dam on the Nile in southern Egypt. Constructed during the era of Gamal Abdel Nasser with assistance from the Soviets, the dam has been instrumental in controlling water flow and mitigating the effects of the Nile flood. It also generates electricity for Egypt. The dam measures 3600 meters in length, 980 meters in width at the base, 40 meters in width at the summit, and 111 meters in height. It comprises 43 million cubic meters of cement, iron, and other materials. The dam can handle a water flow of 11,000 cubic meters per second. Construction began in 1960, with a total cost estimated at one billion dollars, one-third of which was covered by the Soviet Union. The dam was completed in 1968 with the help of 400 Soviet experts, and the final 12 electric generators were installed in 1970. The dam was officially inaugurated in 1971.

Abu Simbel Temples & Temple of Kom Ombo & Sailing to Edfu

Abu Simbel Temple Complex - Construction of the temple complex began around 1244 BC and continued for about 21 years until 1223 BC. Known as the “Temple of Ramses, beloved by Amun,” it is one of six rock temples in Nubia erected during the reign of Ramses II. Its purpose was to impress neighboring countries in southern Egypt and to reinforce the Egyptian religion in the region. Historians believe the design of Abu Simbel reflects Ramses II’s pride. The temples were abandoned over time and covered in sand. By the 6th century BC, sand had buried the statues of the main temple up to their knees. The temple was forgotten until 1813 when Swiss orientalist Johann Ludwig Burckhardt rediscovered it. He shared his findings with Italian explorer Giovanni Belzoni.

Temple of Kom Ombo - This temple was established during the reign of Ptolemy VI Philometor, but its decoration was completed in the Roman era during Emperor Tiberius’s time. The temple shares design, architectural, and decorative features with other Ptolemaic temples in Egypt. However, it has a unique aspect due to local worship practices, where two local deities, Sobek and Horus, were worshipped side by side without merging. This is the only temple with two adjacent sanctuaries, each with its own set of gates and walls.

Temple of Edfu & Sailing to Luxor to Visit Luxor Temple

Temple of Horus - Around 5:00 am, get ready to visit the ancient city of Edfu, known to the Egyptians as Geb and to the Greeks and Romans as Apollinopolis Magna. Edfu was the capital of the second region in Upper Egypt during the Pharaonic era. Archaeological excavations since the late 19th century have revealed its significance in early Egyptian history, particularly the Old Kingdom cemetery dating back to the third millennium BC. The city was under the protection of the falcon deity Horus.

Luxor Temple - Luxor Temple is a large complex of ancient Egyptian temples located on the eastern bank of the Nile in Luxor, formerly known as Thebes. Founded in 1400 BC, the temple was dedicated to the worship of Amun Ra, his wife Mut, and their son Khonsu, collectively known as the Theban Triad. The temple was built during the 18th and 19th Dynasties, with significant contributions from Amenhotep III and Ramses II. King Thutmose III also added to the temple.

Hot Air Balloon, Valley of the Kings, Temple of Hatshepsut, Colossi of Memnon & Temple of Karnak

Hot Air Balloons Luxor - Around 4:30 am, experience a once-in-a-lifetime hot air balloon ride over Luxor.

Valley of the Kings - Also known as the “Valley of the Gates of the Kings,” this valley in Egypt was used for royal burials over a span of 500 years between the 16th and 11th centuries BC. Located on the west bank of the Nile, opposite Thebes (modern-day Luxor), the valley is divided into two sections: the Eastern Valley, where most of the royal tombs are situated, and the Western Valley.

Temple of Hatshepsut at Deir el-Bahari - This temple, built about 3500 years ago by Queen Hatshepsut of the 18th Dynasty, is located on the west bank of the Nile opposite Luxor. It is renowned for its unique architectural design, featuring three terraces connected by ramps. The temple was constructed from limestone, and statues of Osiris and Queen Hatshepsut once adorned the second terrace.

Colossi of Memnon - These two massive statues, erected around 1350 BC, are all that remain of a temple built in memory of Pharaoh Amenhotep III. Standing 19.3 meters tall, the statues are located in Thebes, western Egypt. The Greeks named them “Memnon” after a legendary hero. When the eastern statue cracked, it produced a sound that the Greeks associated with Memnon calling his mother, the goddess of dawn.

Temple of Karnak - The Karnak Temple Complex, commonly known as Karnak, is a vast collection of temples, buildings, and columns. Construction began during the Middle Kingdom and continued into the Roman era. The complex was dedicated to the Theban Triad: Amun, his wife Mut, and their son Khonsu. The name “Karnak” is derived from the Arabic word “Khorang,” meaning fortified village.

• Cabin with all facilities
• All sites as per itinerary
• Air-conditioned vehicle
• Hot air balloon experience
• Meals included: Lunch, Dinner, Breakfast
• Expert Egyptology guide
• Meals from lunch on first day to breakfast on last day
• Motor boat ride
• 3 nights on a cruise
• Free Wi-Fi up to 4GB
• Horse and carriage ride
• Hotel/port pickup and drop-off

• Any extras not mentioned in the itinerary
• Entrance fees
• Drinks
• Tipping

enjoy the highlights of Aswan and Luxor

with stops in Kom Ombo and Edfu

Tour the Valley of the Kings and so much more with an Egyptology guide

Feast on buffet lunches, dinners, and breakfasts on board a 5-star ship

Take it easy with door-to-door transfers to and from the port

experience the life trip hot air balloon

visit the fabulous temples of abu simbel

touch the real Egyptian culture in luxor and Aswan

collect the most important sites in upper Egypt in 1 package

the best price and the quality of service theses are our targets

gather between the great Egyptian Nile river quietness on cruise board and the fabulous temples and tombs in upper Egypt

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