Embark on an unforgettable 2-day trip to Aswan and Abu Simbel with train travel! Explore the magnificent Aswan High Dam, marvel at The Unfinished Obelisk, and be captivated by the enchanting Philae Temple. Your adventure continues with a visit to the awe-inspiring Abu Simbel Temples, showcasing ancient Egypt’s grandeur. This journey is a historian’s dream and a traveler’s delight, offering a deep dive into Egypt’s rich past and stunning architecture.
Enjoy a Tow Days Trip to Aswan City from Luxor exploring the ancient greatness of the Pharaonic era. First, you will visit the High Dam of Aswan then you will go to the amazing site of the Unfinished Obelisk also you will visit the beautiful temple of Philae. Your visit to Aswan will never be completed without going to Abu Simbel where you will visit the ancient temples of Rameses II.
| City | Places you will visit |
| Sights | Aswan High Dam – Unfinished Obelisk – Philae Temple – Abu Simbel Temples |
In the morning you will be accompanied by your guide from your hotel with a private A/C vehicle to visit:
Built by the orders of president Gamal Abdu El Nasser between 1960 and 1970, The High Dam is located across the Nile River south of Aswan city. The dam was constructed to prevent ad control Nile flooding as well as generating hydroelectricity. The view from the top of the dam is unforgettable and breathtaking scenery.
By the orders of Queen Hatshepsut, The Unfinished Obelisk should be the tallest Obelisk in Egypt with a height of 42m (138ft), but unfortunately, the project stopped after a crack was discovered in the obelisk stone. So it is still at the old quarries of the city.
Lunch break
After enjoying the tour, we are going to stop for having lunch in one of the nice restaurants with quality food to give you the chance to try the taste of oriental food and traditional Egyptian dishes.
Next, you will visit the amazing temple of Philae which is the last one to be built in the classic ancient Egyptian style. The temple was constructed around 690BC to honor the Goddess Isis.
By the end of the day, you will check in a five-star hotel in Aswan for overnight.
Early in the morning, your guide will accompany you with a private A/C vehicle heading to the ancient village of Abu Simbel.
The two rock-cut temples at Abu Simbel are considered to be masterpieces of ancient Egypt. The temples were built by King Ramses II around 1200 BC. One temple is dedicated to King Ramses II and the second temple is dedicated to his favorite wife, Queen Nefertari.
The temples were discovered in 1813, almost completely covered with sand. The Egyptian government, with the help of UNESCO, moved the temples in 1960 to prevent them from being flooded when the Aswan High Dam was built.
Later you will be transported to Aswan train station where you travel back to Luxor. Finally, at Luxor station, a private A/C vehicle will take you to your hotel.
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