2-Day Tour Abu Simbel and Aswan from Makadi

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Van EUR 450

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We offer two days tour to Aswan and Abu Simbel from Makadi hotels. Visit Aswan Highlights,The High Dam,The Temple of Goddess Isis on Phiala island, The Unfinished Obelisk and sail on the Nile with Felucca and Visit Abu Simbel, Ramses the Second most great work. and the Temple of the Queen Nefertari
 

Van EUR 450

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Day 1-Makadi- Aswan
Early in the Morning at 05:00 am You will be picked up from Makadi Hotels to Aswan by Private vehicle, It takes 5 hours driving.
You will visit the High dam, Phiala temple, the Unfinished Obelisk and Enjoy sailing on the Nile with Egyptians Felucca
Phiala temple
Built to honor the goddess Isis, this was the last temple built in the classical Egyptian style. Construction began around 690 BC, and it was one of the last outposts where the goddess was worshipped.
The High Dam
Aswan High Dam is a rock-fill dam located at the northern border between Egypt and Sudan. The dam is fed by the River Nile and the reservoir forms Lake Nasser. Construction for the project began in 1960 and was completed in 1968. It was officially inaugurated in 1971.
Aswan Dam
The Unfinished Obelisk
Aswan was the source of ancient Egypt’s the finest granite used to make statues and embellish temples, pyramids, and obelisks.
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. At 1168 tonnes, the completed obelisk would have been the single heaviest piece of stone the Egyptians ever fashioned.

Day 2-Aswan-Abu Simbel-Makadi hotels.
An early pick-up from your hotel in Aswan at 04: 00, travel by air-conditioned vehicle from Aswan to Abu Simbel, It takes 3 hours driving to the temples of Abu Simbel before the heat of the day. The two temples were Carved out of the mountainside during the reign of Pharaoh Ramesses II in the 13th century BC, Upon arrival, an Egyptologist guide will tell you all about one of the greatest and most whimsical pharaohs in Egyptian history. Marvel at the main façade of the Great Temple to Ramesses II and its 4 statues of the pharaoh seated on his throne following his advancing age. In theory, the main temple is dedicated to Amon-Re Horakhty and Ptah, but in practice, it was constructed for the greater glory of its builder, Ramses the Great. Continue to the smaller temple of Ramesses' consort, Queen Nefertari, situated right next to the Great Temple. Admire the impressive rock-cut façade depicting the pharaoh and his queen. Re-board the coach at 09:00 for the return transfer to Aswan before, Lunch will be served in Aswan before your drive back to Makadi

 

Hoogtepunten

  • ► Phiala temple
  • ►the Unfinished Obelisk
  • ►The High Dam
  • ►The old Dam
  • ►Sail with Felucca
  • ►Abu Simbel temples
  • ► Discover Aswan
  • ►Komompo temple
  • ►Edfu temple

Inclusions:

  • ►Hotel pick-up and drop off in Aswan
  • ► Egyptologist guide
  • ►Bottled water on board vehicle during the tour
  • ►Entrance fees to the mentioned sights in Aswan & Abu Simbel
  • ►Transportation by private air-conditioned vehicle
  • ►Lunch at a quality restaurant with tasty food in Aswan
  • ►One Night accommodation at Basma hotel in Aswan

Exclusions:

  • ►Any extras

Please remember to bring:

  • ►Camera
  • ►sunglasses
  • ►Hat

Tour Type :

  • ►Private 

Pick up Time :

  • ►5:00 am 

Cancellation Policy 

  • ► Cancel up to 1 day in advance for a full refund

Know Before You go 

  • ► Ask for your breakfast box before the early deparure .The hotel arranges it for you for free.

Booking Method:

  • ►Full Payment during the trip or by Visa Card Online Via our website

 

Route

  1. Hurghada
  2. Safaga
  3. Qena
  4. Luxor
  5. Aswan