Hurghada Excursions to Aswan

Hurghada Excursions to Aswan are various; you can make a day trip to Aswan with a private Egyptologist tour guide in Aswan to visit the temple of Goddess Isis on the island of Phiale; the Philae Temple is the pearl of the Nile. Visit the Aswan dams – Aswan Low Dam or Old Aswan Dam, then drive to the old Granite Quarry to see the Unfinished Obelisk. The perfect way to end your day is to relax while watching the traditional rural life on the river bank. Take a felucca over the Nile for a sailboat trip. You can choose an overnight excursion with a visit to Abu Simbel temples.

3 DAYS TRIP LUXOR AND ASWAN FROM HURGHADA

Experience a 3-day tour of Luxor, Aswan, and Abu Simbel, departing from Hurghada by private vehicle with an expert guide. The itinerary includes visits to prominent sites such as Dendera temple, The Valley of the Kings, Karnak temple, Queen Hatshepsut temple, The Colossi of Memnon, and The temple of Philae.

Day 1 in Luxor

On Day 1, you will be picked up by a private air-conditioned vehicle from the hotel in Hurghada at 4:00 am and head to Dendera temple. The Temple of Hathor, built during the Late Ptolemaic and Roman periods, is a prominent feature of the temple complex. It boasts impressive carvings of Cleopatra VII and her son, Ptolemy XV. Hathor, the goddess of healing, was also revered here, with a sanatorium for pilgrims to be cured by the goddess. Afterwards, you will visit Karnak temple and have lunch at a local restaurant on the west bank. Then, explore The Valley of the Kings, the final resting place of Egypt’s rulers, including the great Pharaoh Ramses II and boy Pharaoh Tutankhamen. The Colossi of Memnon, two massive stone statues of King Amenhotep III, are also part of the itinerary. The day ends with an overnight stay at a hotel in Luxor.

Day 2 in Aswan

On Day 2, after breakfast, you will drive to Aswan and visit the Temple of Philae, built to honour the goddess Isis. It was the last temple constructed in the classical Egyptian style and one of the last outposts where the goddess was worshipped. Later, you will take a tour by Felucca around Elephantine and see the High Dam and the Unfinished Obelisk. The Aswan High Dam, a rock-fill dam fed by the River Nile, was completed in 1968 and inaugurated in 1971. The Unfinished Obelisk, located in the Northern Quarries, offers valuable insight into how the ancient Egyptians constructed monuments. The day ends with an overnight stay at a hotel.

Day 3 in Abu Simbel

On Day 3, we will begin with an Early departure and a Breakfast box on our way to visit Abu Simbel. These two incredible temples, carved out of the Mountain on the west bank of the Nile, were created between 1274 and 1244 B.C. The Great Temple was dedicated to Ramses the Second, Ra-Harakhty, Amun Ra and Ptah and featured four Colossal statues. The second temple was dedicated to Queen Nefertari and Goddess Hathor. Both temples were dismantled stone by stone and rebuilt on higher ground, an impressive feat that makes the preservation of the two temples of Abu Simbel the greatest achievement of the Unesco.

After our visit, we will have lunch in Aswan before driving to Hurghada.

Join us and explore Egypt’s rich history and culture with our expert guide.

Aswan

Aswan Tours from Hurghada offers an excellent opportunity to have a fantastic sightseeing activity. Located about 899 km south of Cairo, Aswan is a serene Nile Valley destination. The Nile is more majestic than anywhere else, flowing through granite rocks and round emerald islands covered in palm groves and tropical plants. It is considered an all-time favourite winter destination.

Abu Simbel Temples

The Abu Simbel temples are one of Aswan’s most important tourist attractions. Their location is currently west of Lake Nasser, which is the largest artificial lake in the world, but that was not the original site of the Abu Simbel temple, as the waters of the great Nile River flooded that site after diverting the river during the construction of the High Dam, UNESCO has pledged to support the countries of the world in dismantling these temples and moving them towards the west to their current location.

King Ramses II ordered the construction of these temples in 1244 BC. The great temple is dedicated to King Ramses II. 4 vast statues of the king in the temple, and at its feet, there are small statues representing the king’s sons, his wife, and his mother. The temple witnesses two critical events that are repeated every year and attract the attention of thousands of tourists to watch it, which are the sun perpendicular to the face of the statue of the king in the Holy of Holies on the king’s birthday and the day of his coronation on the throne.

The small temple is dedicated to Queen Nefertari, the wife of King Ramses, and the worship of the goddess Hathor, and its design is like the creation of a large temple. These temples are a picture of the ancient Egyptians’ greatness, design capabilities, and knowledge of engineering and its origins, which is still a mystery that baffles scholars now.

Things to Do in Aswan

Hurghada excursions to Aswan are your gate to discover the Charm of Aswan. You’ll be surprised to see how many monuments and sites this small city has to offer. Consider sailing to the temple of Philae, visiting the Agha Khan Mausoleum and taking an excursion to St. Simeon Monastery. Visit the High Dam.

Egypt’s sunniest southern city, Aswan, is the perfect destination to stroll and relax in a magical cultural setting: wander down the broad walkway, locally known as the corniche, to watch feluccas slowly sailing the Nile, then stop at one of the floating restaurants to enjoy Nubian music and freshly caught fish. Aswan offers a splendid view of the Nile and is a great starting point for a Nile cruise.

Aswan also offers a rich cultural experience; you will get to know Nubian culture and shop for spices, henna tattoos, souvenirs and African handmade goods at the Aswan souk. The word Aswan derives, in fact, from the Ancient Egyptian word Soun meaning souk or trade. Thanks to the city’s strategic position, it has earned its name on the trade route linking the North of Egypt to its South.

Since Ancient times, Aswan has also been known for its environmental therapy: burying the aching parts of your body in Aswan sand gives beneficial results. It can help relieve you from stubborn ailments such as rheumatism, arthritis, joint oedema and skin inflammation. The town’s climate also has excellent relaxing and rejuvenating properties. The best times to visit Aswan are May and September, summers are scorching, and winter temperatures have been known to reach 27 during the day, with cold nights.