Overview
Two Days Aswan & Abu Simbel Trips from Cairo
Embark on a fascinating 2-day Aswan and Abu Simbel tour from Cairo, where you’ll explore the incredible legacy of ancient Egyptian civilization, known for its glory and grandeur. Pack and Go Egypt , the top-rated travel agency in Egypt, will ensure you receive exceptional service with a private A/C vehicle and a professional tour guide throughout your unforgettable journey.During this private tour, you’ll visit the iconic landmarks and archaeological wonders of Upper Egypt. Discover the magnificent Abu Simbel Temples, marvel at the Aswan High Dam, and explore the Unfinished Obelisk and the stunning Philae Temple. After a day of exploration, you’ll fly back to Cairo and be transferred to your hotel.
Tour Highlights:
- Abu Simbel Temples.
- The High Dam.
- Philae Temple.
- The Unfinished Obelisk.
Included/Excluded
- Pick up service from your hotel in Cairo and return.
- Expert tour guides during your trip.
- Entrance fees to the mentioned historical places.
- All transfers by a private modern air-conditioned car.
- Flight tickets between Cairo & Aswan.
- Mineral water on board your vehicle.
- One Night accommodation in Aswan at 5* Hotel. 2 Lunch meals in Aswan.
- 1 Breakfast meal at 5* hotel.
- All Service Charges and Taxes.
- Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
- Any extras not mentioned in the itinerary.
- Gratuities
Tour Plan
Day 1: Aswan Tour
- Early Morning: Depart from your Cairo hotel in a private air-conditioned car to Cairo airport for a flight to Aswan.
- Arrival in Aswan and Meet Your Guide: Upon arrival, meet your tour guide and begin your Aswan tour with the following highlights:
- The High Dam: Visit the iconic Aswan High Dam, an engineering marvel completed in the 1960s. It plays a crucial role in electricity generation and controls the Nile River’s floodwaters, creating Lake Nasser.
- The Unfinished Obelisk: Discover the unfinished obelisk, an impressive feat of ancient Egyptian craftsmanship, weighing as much as 200 African elephants. It provides insight into the stone-carving techniques of the time.
- Lunch: Enjoy lunch at a local restaurant in Aswan.
- Philae Temple: Visit Philae Temple, one of Egypt's most well-preserved temples. Located on Agilkia Island, it was dedicated to the goddess Isis and expanded by Ptolemaic rulers.
- Overnight in Aswan: After the tour, transfer to a 5-star hotel in Aswan for an overnight stay.
- Flight: Cairo to Aswan
- Overnight: Aswan Hotel
Day 2: Abu Simbel and Return to Cairo
- Early Morning: Check out from your hotel, have your breakfast boxes, and be transferred by private air-conditioned car to Abu Simbel.
- Visit Abu Simbel Temples: Explore the magnificent Abu Simbel Temples, built by Ramses II in 1264 BC. The temples honor Ramses II and the gods Amun-Ra, Ra-Horakhty, and Ptah, and they are famous for their massive statues and historical significance, including Ramses’ victory at the Battle of Kadesh and the first documented peace treaty.
- Lunch: After the Abu Simbel visit, return to Aswan for lunch at a local restaurant.
- Flight to Cairo: After lunch, catch your flight back to Cairo, where you will be transferred to your hotel.
Flight: Aswan to Cairo
Overnight: Cairo Hotel