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3 Days In Aswan
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Overview:
This three-day itinerary in Aswan provides a perfect balance of ancient monuments, stunning landscapes, and cultural immersion. this trip offers a comprehensive and unforgettable journey through one of Egypt’s most charming and historic cities. Whether you’re fascinated by Egypt’s ancient past or captivated by the beauty of the Nile, Aswan promises a rich, enriching experience.
Highlights:
- Visit the awe-inspiring Abu Simbel Temples, known for their colossal statues and intricate wall carvings.
- Explore the Aswan High Dam, a feat of modern engineering that controls the flow of the Nile.
- Discover the Temple of Philae, dedicated to the goddess Isis, located on an island in the Nile.
- See the Unfinished Obelisk, a massive stone column that was never completed.
- Take a scenic boat ride on Lake Nasser to visit the Temple of Kalabsha and explore the peaceful surroundings.
- Experience Nubian culture at the Nubian Museum and visit a traditional Nubian village.
- Enjoy a felucca boat ride on the Nile, and explore Aswan’s tranquil gardens on a horse-and-carriage tour.
Itinerary
Morning: Depart from Aswan to Abu Simbel (approx. 3-hour drive), where you’ll visit the famous Temple of Ramses II and the Temple of Nefertari, both saved from the rising waters of Lake Nasser by UNESCO’s preservation efforts.
Afternoon: After exploring the temples, enjoy a scenic view of the lake and the desert before returning to Aswan.
Evening: Dinner at a Local Restaurant in Aswan. Spend the remainder of the day at leisure.
Overnight: Stay in your hotel in Aswan.
Morning: Start your day by visiting the Aswan High Dam, a modern marvel of engineering that controls the flow of the Nile River.
Midday: Continue to Philae Temple on Agilkia Island, dedicated to the goddess Isis, and admire the intricate carvings and pylons.
Afternoon: Visit the Unfinished Obelisk, a massive ancient monument that was abandoned in the quarry.
Evening: Dinner at a Local Restaurant in Aswan.
Overnight: Stay in your hotel in Aswan.
Morning: Visit the Nubian Museum, where you’ll learn about the rich history and culture of the Nubian people, whose lands were flooded after the construction of the Aswan High Dam.
Afternoon: Sail across the Nile to visit a traditional Nubian village on the West Bank. Here, you’ll have the opportunity to meet a Nubian family, enjoy a cup of tea, and learn about Nubian customs, traditions, and lifestyle.
Evening: Conclude your visit with a relaxing felucca sailboat ride on the Nile, enjoying the peaceful views and watching the sunset over the river.(Optional Sound and Light Show at philae Temple).
Overnight: Stay in your hotel in Aswan
Inclusions
- Accommodation in 3 or 5-star hotels in Aswan.
- All Fees and Taxes
- All service charges and taxes
- English-speaking Egyptologist guide for your excursions.
- All transfers by a modern air-conditioned vehicle
- Entry fees.
Exclusions
- Any extras not mentioned in the program.
- Extra activities
- Personal expenses
- Tipping
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