4-Day Heriatge Tour to the Ancient Highlights of Aswan and Abu Simbel

4 Days Round trip from Qism Aswan Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 See the Aswan High Dam, the largest embankment dam
  • 02 Head to one of the oldest obelisks- the Unfinished Obelisk
  • 03 Visit the Temple of Ramsses II, dedicated to four universal gods
  • 04 Admire the beauty of the Temple of Queen Nefertari

Learn about the history of Egypt by exploring the historical landmarks of the Aswan region. Visit the Unfinished Obelisk, dedicated to Pharaoh Hatshepsut, and the Aswan High Dam to get a beautiful view. Admire the Temple of Ramsses II and the Temple of Queen Nefertari, which reflect the true glory and grandeur of the New Kingdom. 

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 4 Days
Tour type Private
Activity level Easy
Accommodation Included · Luxury
Transport Included
Wheelchair access Yes
Cities Aswan, Abu Simbel
Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

1
Day 01

Arrive in Aswan

  • Meet your tour guide after arriving from the Aswan International Airport, where a representative will assist you with arrival procedures and take you to the hotel. At the hotel, the tour manager will assist with a smooth check-in and review your holiday itinerary with you to establish and confirm pick-up times for each tour.

Overnight in Aswan.

(Welcome drinks)

2
Day 02

Explore the Highlights of Aswan

  • Have breakfast and visit the world-famous High Dam, an engineering miracle constructed between 1960 and 1970. It aimed to increase economic production by further regulating the annual river flooding and providing water storage for agriculture, and later, to generate hydroelectricity. The dam had a significant impact on the economy and culture of Egypt.
  • Move to the Unfinished Obelisk. This obelisk is believed to belong to Queen Hatshepsut, one of the rulers of the 18th dynasty and the royal wife of king Tuthmosis II. The Unfinished Obelisk is the largest known ancient obelisk, located in the northern region of the stone quarries of ancient Egypt in Aswan, Egypt. It is unknown which pharaoh created this structure. It is nearly one-third larger than any ancient Egyptian obelisk ever erected. If finished, it would have measured around 42 m and weighed nearly 1,200 tons. 
  • Go for the trip to the fabulous sound and light show at the Philae Temple. (Optional)

Overnight in Aswan.
(Meal: lunch)

3
Day 03

Visit the Abu Simbel Temples

  • Have breakfast at your hotel, check out, and then meet your tour guide to start your day tour at 3:30 a.m. (The hotel in Aswan will provide a box breakfast.)
  • Visit the two Temples of Abu Simbel, with their unique style, considered to be the masterpieces of ancient Egypt. They reflect the glory and grandeur of the new Kingdom. The Egyptian government and UNESCO decided to co-operate to save these temples from the flood. The Temple of Ramsses II was dedicated to the four universal gods Ptah, Re-Her-Akhtey, Amun-Re, and Ramsses II himself. The great Abu Simbel temple is also called The Sun Temple of Ramesses II. The Temple of Queen Nefertari is also Called the Temple of Hathor, who was the wife of the Sun God, so in a symbolic way, the two Temples, that of Ramsses II and that of Nefertari bring Ramesses II, Nefertari, Hathor and the Sun God together as one. Have lunch at a local restaurant in Aswan with free time at leisure before you travel back to Aswan Airport

Overnight in Aswan.
(Meals: breakfast, lunch)

4
Day 04

Departure

  • Have breakfast at the hotel and transfer to the Aswan airport for your onward destination. 

(Meal: breakfast)

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Qism Aswan 2 cities · 4 Days

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • Accommodation in Aswan for 3 nights in a 5-star hotel, including bed and breakfast
  • Meet and greet service by our representatives at airports
  • Assistance of our guest relations during your stay
  • Pick up services from your hotel/airport and return
  • All transfers by a private air-conditioned vehicle
  • Private Speaker Egyptologist guide
  • Entrance fees to all the mentioned sites
  • Lunch meal at a local restaurant in Aswan
  • Bottled water on board the vehicle during the tour
  • Shopping tours in Aswan
  • All taxes and service charges

What's Not Included

  • Personal expenses
  • Optional activities
  • Tipping

What to bring

  • You must bring a valid photo ID to verify your name and age.

Know before you go

  • The tour price is as follows:
    • The tour price per person for a single room is USD 550.
    • The tour price per person for a double-sharing room is USD 480.
    • The tour price per person for a triple-sharing room is USD 420.
  • Please refer to your itinerary for redemption instructions.
  • Please be ready 15 minutes prior to your scheduled pickup time.
  • Please inform us of your hotel name, address or arrival flight number, airlines and time- 48 hours before the start of your activity.

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
Aswan, Egypt
Tour start
Qism Aswan, Aswan Governorate 1230801, Egypt
Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
End of the journey

Your 4 days finish where they began, in Qism Aswan.

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Estimated room rates

Single Room $420.00 — $550.00
Double Sharing $420.00 — $480.00

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