Aswan, is the best winter in Egypt, the most enchanting in the world and the least expensive; beautiful scenery, peace and quiet temperate weather, warm and dry as well as an invigorating and healing sun. Situated on the eastern bank of the Nile, 900 km south of Cairo. Aswan links Egypt with Sudan, it is the gate to the African continent, and is such an important commercial center. What gives Aswan a special importance is that the great past and the glorious present exist on its soil, while its High Dam augurs a floating and prosperous future.
1- Full day Tour: Code OPA 1.1High Dam-Temple of Philae Island unfinished ObelisksExcursion drive to the High Dam. After its visit proceed to the Granite Quarries, the unfinished Obelisks, and Old Aswan Dam for a motor – boat excursion to the Temple of Philae Island. | 2- Full day Tour: Code OPA 1.2Elephantine Island-Old NilometerExcursion by sailing boat to Elephantine Island, visit the Old Nilometer. | | 3- Half day Tour: Code OPA 1.3Kalabsha TempleDrive to the Temple of Kalabsha, which has been dismantled and re-erected on a hill near the High-Dam site (Western Bank). Originally built by Toutmosis II and Amenophis II at Kalabsha, 40 miles south of Aswan, the Temple was restored during the Roman conquest. | 4- Full day Tour: Code OPA 1.4Kom OmboLeave the hotel by private car, reaching Kom Ombo after one hour drive on the Upper Egypt Corniche and across the countryside. Visit the Temple of Kom Ombo which stands on high grounds overlooking the Nile. It differs from other temples by its double entrance, each of which is dedicated to divinity: "Haroeris" with his falcon head and " Sobec" with his crocodile head. Although Kom Ombo is a small village, its importance lies in its huge sugar-cane. | | 5- Half day Tour: Code OPA 1.5Elephantine, KitchenerVisit by felucca to islands of Aswan Elephantine Kitchener. | | 6- Full day: Kom Ombo & Edfu: Code OPA 1.6Leave the hotel by private car, reaching Kom Ombo after one hour drive on the Upper Egypt Corniche and across the countryside. Visit of Kom Ombo Temple which stands on high ground overlooking the River Nile. Excursion continues to Edfu by car. Cross the Nile, then proceed by horse carriage to visit the majestic temple dedicated to Horus. | 7- Full day Tour: Code OPA 1.7Abu Simple TempleThe colossal Temple of Abu Simbel built by Ramses II (XIXth. Dynasty) and lately saved from inundation of the Nile waters in among the glories of ancient Egyptian monuments. The temples were built out of a sandstone rock cliff, and representation of the deities to which each was dedicated are carved on its huge façade. Nearby, also saved, lies the small Temple of the King's wife Nefertari, dedicated to the goddess Hathor. This excursion can be undertaken by plane or bus. | | 8- Half Day Tour: Code OPA 1.8Camel Market of DarauDrive from Aswan to Darau and visit the camel market. | 9- Half Day Tour: Code OPA 1.9ST. Simeon MonasteryCross the Nile to the West Bank and visit the monastery by camels. | 10- Half Day Tour: Code OPA 1.10Valley of the Nobles:Cross the Nile to the West Bank and visit the Valley of the Nobles. | 11- Full Day Tour: Code OPA 1.11Nubian Museum Kom Ombo and Darau:Visit Kom Ombo and the camel market in Darau. Visit The Nubian Museum in Kom Ombo. 12- Half Day Tour: Code OPA 1.12Nubian Valley by felucca: Ride by felucca to visit the Nubian village. | 13- Sound and Light Show: Code OPA 1.13Drive and sail to the Philae temple to attend the sound and light show. Please check language. DAYS | | | | | English | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | English | | -------- | | | | | | | German | | | | | | | | | |
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