Aswan&Luxor 4days 3nights
4 DaysAswan, Egypt is a city that is steeped in history and culture, and is one of the oldest continuously inhabited cities in the world. Located in the southern part of Egypt, on the east bank of the Nile River, Aswan is a city that has been visited by tourists for centuries, and is known for its stunning monuments, beautiful scenery, and rich cultural heritage. In this blog post, I will take you on a journey through the history of Aswan, and show you some of the hidden gems that make this city a must-visit destination in Egypt.
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Luxor has frequently been characterized as the ”world’s greatest open-air museum”, as the ruins of the Egyptian temple complexes at Karnak and Luxor stand within the modern city. Immediately opposite, across the River Nile, lie the monuments, temples and tombs of the West Bank Theban Necropolis, which includes the Valley of the Kings and the Valley of the Queens.
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Day 1: Aswan (L, D)
Arrival & Check-In:
Transfer to the Nile Cruise. Check-in after lunch.
Sightseeing in Aswan:
The High Dam:
- Engineering marvel built in the 1960s.
- Controls irrigation and generates electricity for Egypt.
- Created the 500-mile-long Lake Nasser.
Philae Temple:
- Originally on Philae Island, moved to Agilika Island due to Lake Nasser.
- Center of the cult of Isis.
- Accessible by boat, offering a romantic trip.
Unfinished Obelisk:
- Found in the red granite quarry.
- Highlights ancient techniques for monument construction.
- Overnight in Aswan.
Day 2: Abu Simbel (B, L, D)
Excursion to Abu Simbel:
- Early departure by road (3 hours each way).
- Visit the Great Temple of Abu Simbel, a magnificent structure carved into a mountainside.
Day 3: Nile Cruise (B, L, D)
Relax as you sail along the fertile Nile Valley with a stop at Kom Ombo Temples
- Dedicated to the gods Horus and Sobek
Relax as you sail along the fertile Nile Valley with a stop at Edfu Temples
- Dedicated to the god Horus
- Best-preserved Temple in Egypt
Day 4 : LUXOR CITY
KARNAK TEMPLE
- HYPOSTYLE HALL OF 134 COLUMNS
- LINE OF RAM – HEADED SPHINXES
- SACRED LAKE
- BUILT OVER A PERIOD OF THIRTEEN HUNDRED YEARS
THE TEMPLE OF LUXOR
- Papyrus Headed Columns
- Avenue of the Sphinxs
- Amenhotep’s imposing colonnade
VALLEY OF THE KINGS.
QUEEN Hatshepsut Temple.
THE COLOSSI OF MEMNON