Aswan is renowned for it’s friendly and warm Nubian hospitality with it’s Nubian people gaining high respect from Egyptians all over Egypt. Aswan has many sights to offer and leaves the traveller with many memories to treasure including nearby Abu Simbel with it’s huge Temples. Visit Philae Temple, High Dam, unfinished Obelisk, the Nubian Village and Museum, Elephantine Island and Kom Ombo, Edfu Temples. The Nile Cruises are one of the most popular ways of travelling through Aswan between Luxor and also to Lake Nasser.
An incredible outing on this day tour to Abu Simbel from Aswan by flight to the largest and most impressive Temples in Egypt, that of Ramses 11 at Abu Simbel, along with the adjoining Temple of Queen Nefertari, both moved by UNESCO and the Egyptian Government in 1960 due to the rising flood waters of the Nile.
A wonderful adventure to Abu Simbel to explore the Great Sun Temple of Ramses II and the Temple of Queen Nefertari. On the North of Ramses Temple,the Nefertari Temple was built by Ramses II in honour of his favourite wife Queen Nefertari amongst another 200 wives and concubines.Both Temples were discovered in 1813 and were almost completely covered with sand. Then both temples were moved in 1960 by the help of Egyptian Government and UNESCO to avoid the rising waters of the Nile. Ramses II built the Temples mostly to honour himself as inside there is a mural depicting his famous victory at the Battle of Qadesh where his army defeated their enemies.
An exceptionally fascinating insight into Aswan and all its major attractions on this tour of Philae Temple, Unfinished Obelisk and Aswan High dam.Your Guide will give you the history of these three attractions whilst having time to look around and explore for yourself. The Dam itself is an incredible modern structure and in total contrast to the old Temple of Philae and Unfinished Obelisk
A joyous and thrilling insight into ‘Nubia’ and the life of these colorful friendly Nubian people on this informative tour of the Nubian village in Aswan.
A wonderful exclusive tour for ‘Bird Watchers’ on this 3 hour Bird Watching Tour in Aswan with Mr Mohamed Arabi known as the Birdman of Aswan. Take a scenic ride in a felucca around the Cataract Islands to see up to many species of local birds and pretty flora and fauna in a most delightful environment.