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Private Egypt Tour
2 Day Trip to Abu Simbel and Aswan From Cairo
Book Abu Simbel From Cairo. Visit Ramses II Temples, Philae & High Dam with expert guides from Tour Guides Egypt.
Book Abu Simbel From Cairo. Visit Ramses II Temples, Philae & High Dam with expert guides from Tour Guides Egypt.
Abu Simbel From Cairo flight excursions by Tour Guides Egypt offer history lovers an extraordinary 2-day journey deep into the golden heritage of ancient Nubia and Upper Egypt. Booking an exclusive Abu Simbel From Cairo package guarantees round-trip flight tickets, 4-star or 5-star hotel accommodations, entry permits, and private Egyptologist guides. We curated this comprehensive two-day tour so you can stand before the colossal rock-hewn facades of Ramses II, explore the magical island sanctuary of Philae, admire ancient granite quarries, and glide across the Nile on a traditional felucca. Choosing a Cairo to Abu Simbel flight tour delivers unforgettable memories.
Exploring the island temple of Philae provides a serene opening to your Abu Simbel From Cairo travel program. Constructed to honor Isis, goddess of motherhood and magic, this island complex represents the last sanctuary built in classical pharaonic style. Accompanied by Tour Guides Egypt during this Cairo to Abu Simbel exploration segment, you will walk through magnificent colonnaded courts, admire detailed wall reliefs depicting ancient myths, and learn how UNESCO relocated the entire complex to Agilkia Island to save it from rising Nile waters.
Visiting the massive embankment of the Aswan High Dam adds modern architectural history to your Abu Simbel From Cairo schedule. Constructed between 1960 and 1968 across the River Nile, this rock-fill dam created Lake Nasser, securing Egypt's electricity supply and controlling annual river flooding. Your private Egyptologist from Tour Guides Egypt provides fascinating historical context during this Cairo to Abu Simbel visit, highlighting panoramic views across the sprawling artificial lake toward the Sudanese border.
Marveling at the enormous rock shaft of the Unfinished Obelisk introduces ancient stone-working techniques on your Abu Simbel From Cairo itinerary. Remaining attached to its native granite bedrock in Aswan's northern quarries, this 42-meter monument would have weighed 1,168 tonnes if completed. Participating in this quarry walkthrough with Tour Guides Egypt on your Cairo to Abu Simbel journey allows you to examine tool marks left by ancient masons over 3,500 years ago.
Standing in awe before the majestic four seated statues of Ramesses II at Abu Simbel marks the highlight of your Abu Simbel From Cairo expedition. Carved directly into the sandstone cliff in the 13th century BC, the Great Temple celebrates Ramesses II's military victories alongside the smaller Hathor Temple of Queen Nefertari. Tour Guides Egypt leads you inside the pillar-lined Hypostyle Hall on this Cairo to Abu Simbel session, revealing interior relief carvings and astronomical alignment sanctuaries.
Sailing across the calm blue waters of the Nile on a wooden felucca offers a relaxing conclusion to your Abu Simbel From Cairo sightseeing tour. Catching gentle breeze currents while floating around Elephantine Island and Lord Kitchener's Botanical Island allows travelers to enjoy views of Nubian palm groves and river banks. Your guide from Tour Guides Egypt arranges seamless logistics throughout this Cairo to Abu Simbel relaxation break before transferring you to Aswan Airport for your flight back to Cairo.
Experience ancient island temples, colossal rock monuments, and scenic Nile felucca sailing with seamless domestic flights on an Abu Simbel From Cairo tour.
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Your journey begins early in the morning with a private transfer from your Cairo hotel to Cairo Airport for your short domestic flight south to Aswan. Upon arrival, you will be met by your private Egyptologist guide to begin your tour of Aswan’s renowned historic sights. Your first stop is the Aswan High Dam, a monumental engineering feat completed in 1970 that controls the flooding of the Nile and created Lake Nasser. Continue to the Northern Quarries to visit the Unfinished Obelisk, a massive 42-meter-long monolith that offers rare insight into how ancient Egyptians worked with solid granite. Next, take a short boat ride across the Nile to the magnificent Philae Temple, built to honor the goddess Isis and recognized as one of the last places where the ancient classical Egyptian religion was practiced. After exploring the temple complex, enjoy a relaxing traditional felucca sail along the Nile. In the evening, you may choose to take an optional excursion to a vibrant local Nubian Village or attend the night Sound and Light Show at Philae Temple before checking into your hotel in Aswan for an overnight stay.
Rise early at 04:00 AM for a comfortable, air-conditioned drive across the desert to Abu Simbel, arriving before the peak heat of the day. Accompanied by your guide, discover the awe-inspiring rock-cut temples carved directly into the mountainside during the 13th century BC under Pharaoh Ramses II. Marvel at the imposing 20-meter seated statues guarding the Great Temple of Ramses II, as well as the adjacent Temple of Queen Nefertari. After taking in these ancient UNESCO World Heritage monuments, return by road to Aswan for a fresh local lunch. In the late afternoon, embark on a scenic felucca sailing trip around Elephantine Island to visit Kitchener’s Island and its lush Botanical Gardens. Conclude your tour with a transfer to Aswan Airport for your evening flight back to Cairo, followed by a private transfer back to your accommodation.
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