BEST DAY TOUR TO ASWAN FROM LUXOR

1 day
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Itinerary
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Stop At: High Dam, Aswan Egypt

ِAncient Egypt Tours representative will pick you up from your hotel in Luxor to enjoy a day tour in the amazing city Aswan . Start your tour by a visit to the High Dam, An engineering miracle was constructed between 1960 and 1970. It aimed to increase economic production by further regulating the annual river flooding and providing storage of water for agriculture, and later, to generate hydroelectricity. The dam has had a significant impact on the economy and culture of Egypt

Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Aswan Market, Aswan Egypt

then move to the Unfinished Obelisk, This obelisk is believed to belong to Queen Hatshepsut, one of the rulers of the 18th dynasty and the royal wife of king Tuthmosis II. The unfinished obelisk is the largest known ancient obelisk, located in the northern region of the stone quarries of ancient Egypt in Aswan, Egypt. It is unknown which pharaoh created this structure. It is nearly one third larger than any ancient Egyptian obelisk ever erected. If finished it would have measured around 42 m and would have weighed nearly 1,200 tons.

Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Temple of Philae, Island of Agilika, Aswan Egypt

Then move to the beautiful located Temple of Philae on Isis Island and the Granite Quarries, which is dedicated to the goddesses Isis and Hathor. Transfer to your hotel in Luxor.

Duration: 3 hours

Included
  • Pick up services from your hotel / air port & return.
  • Assistance of our guest relations during your stay
  • Entrance fees to all the mentioned sites
  • Private Egyptologist guide
  • All transfers by a private air-conditioned vehicle
  • Lunch in local restaurant in Aswan
  • All taxes and services charge
  • Bottled water on board the vehicle during the tour.
  • Entry/Admission - High Dam
  • Entry/Admission - Aswan Market
  • Entry/Admission - Temple of Philae
Not included
  • Any extras not mentioned in the itinerary.
  • Tipping Kitty.
Additional
  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking, unless booked within 12 hours of travel. In this case confirmation will be received as soon as possible, subject to availability
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Stroller accessible
  • Near public transportation
  • Infant seats available
  • Transportation is wheelchair accessible
  • Surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Most travelers can participate
  • This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
  • This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
Features
Tourism
95% Cultural
70%