Tour to Abu Simbel from Aswan by bus
Early Morning transfer by A/C Bus to visit Abu Simbel. The two Temples of Abu Simbel, with their unique style, are considered to be the masterpieces of ancient Egypt. They reflect the glory and grandeur of the new Kingdom. The Egyptian government and UNESCO decided to co-operate in order to save these temples from the flood. The Temple of Ramsses II was dedicated to the four universal gods Ptah, Re-Her-Akhtey, Amun-Re, and to Ramsses II himself. The great Abu Simbel temple is also called The Sun Temple of Ramssess II.The Temple of Queen Nefertari is also Called Temple of Hathor who was the wife of the Sun God so in a symbolic way, the two Temples, that of Ramsses II and that of Nefertari, bring Ramesses II, Nefertari, Hathor and the Sun God together as one.
Sound & Light Show at Philae Temple
Have you ever wondered what life have been thousands years ago? You will know about them through the creation of sound and light shows. Evening transfer to see an island where the Philae is situated to attend the fascinating Sound and Light Show. Evening transfer to see an island where Philae Temple is situated to attend the fascinating Sound and Light Show. Because of the location of the Temple on an island, we have to take a boat to get to the site. Since early century, the site of Philae was flooded for six months each year. An incredible restoration program was undertaken in the 1960s, and the Temple was moved stone by stone to a higher elevation. Our show is an extraordinary voice and light by walking through the site's temples and gardens, with full narration explaining the legend of Isis, to whom the temple is dedicated. Transfer to your hotel.
Botanical Garden & Elephantine Island
Enjoy a half day excursion by a traditional felucca around the Botanical Garden which was used by the Nubians to settle in it and they called it Jet Narty. In the year of 1899 lord Kitchener take the island to be a place where his campaign can rest, and call it the lord's house. After his death, this island belonged to the ministry of agriculture and Elephantine Island. The island named Elephantine as it was a major ivory trading center or because Egyptians first saw the Elephant in this district. The island is considered a natural boundary between Egypt and Nubia.
Day Tour to the High Dam , Unfinished Obelisk & Philae
A day tour to the High Dam, an engineering miracle built in 1960 protecting Egypt from annual floods from the Nile. 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 Al Deir El-Bahari temple in the eastern bank of Luxor. Also there is an opinion said that it belongs to Queen Nefertiti. Then onto the majestic Philae Temple which was built on the honor of goddess Isis the chief deity of the island.
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