After a delicious breakfast at your hotel, you will be picked up by our tour guide to begin the day’s adventure. You will first visit the majestic Temple of Edfu, which is considered by many to be one of the best-preserved cult temples in Egypt. According to Egyptian mythology, this temple was where Horus revenged his father Osiris’ murder and killed Seth. After that, we’ll drive to Koum Oumbo city and explore its unique double entrance dedicated respectively to “Haroeris” with his falcon head and “Sobek” with his crocodile head. The Temple of Kom Ombo also has great significance due to its huge sugar cane production too! Finally, after all these exciting visits you’ll arrive at Aswan for lunch in a local restaurant before returning back home from an unforgettable journey.
Tour High Dam, Unfinished Obelisk, Philae Temple:
The High Dam is an engineering miracle built in 1960 that protects Egypt from annual floods from the Nile. This impressive structure stands at a height of 111 meters and stretches across 3,830 kilometers. On this tour, you will visit the Unfinished Obelisk which provides insight into how ancient Egyptians cut obelisks and may have belonged to Queen Hatshepsut or Queen Nefertiti. You will then move on to Philae Temple, constructed in honor of Goddess Isis, before transferring back to your hotel for check-in & overnight in Aswan. The tour offers a unique opportunity to explore some of Egypt’s most iconic monuments while learning about their history and significance as well as marveling at their beauty.
Meals Included
Breakfast
Lunch