Experience the allure of Aswan on a comprehensive full-day tour departing from Luxor. This journey, led by an expert Egyptologist, takes you through southern Egypt’s historic and commercial hub. Your adventure includes stops in Edfu, known for its grand Temple of Edfu, and Kom Ombo, home to the striking Temple of Kom Ombo. Discover the scenic beauty of Philae Island and marvel at the engineering wonder of the Aswan Dam. Enjoy a comfortable ride in a private, air-conditioned vehicle and travel along the Nile, the world’s longest river. A delicious lunch is provided, and hotel pickup and drop-off are included for your convenience.
The driver will hold a sign with the lead travel name.
The driver will hold a sign with the lead travel name.
Pick-up from your hotel or Nile Cruise in Luxor, Meet your driver/guide at your hotel lobby in Luxor and begin your journey to Edfu. On the way, receive your guide's full attention and be enlightened by tales of the ancient mythology of Egypt to pique your interest and enhance your understanding. you will be transferred by private a/c vehicle to Edfu City,
Once in Edfu, enjoy an enthralling visit to the Temple of Horus. Marvel at the best-preserved religious place in Egypt with imposing sandstone structures of Horus, the god of protection. Per the mythology of Egyptian gods, explore the site where Horus sought revenge upon Seth, where you will visit the Temple of Horus in Edfu, the Temple of Edfu is an ancient Egyptian temple located on the West Bank of the Nile in the city of Edfu around a 1 hour south of Luxor It was known in Greco-Roman times as Apollonopolis Magna, after the chief god Horus-Apollo. Edfu is one of the best-preserved temples in Egypt.
After you have completed your visit to Edfu, continue driving to Kom Ombo City
Where you will visit the Temple of Kom Ombo, which is an unusual double temple built during the Ptolemaic Dynasty in the Egyptian town of Kom Ombo. Some additions to it were made later during the Roman Period. The building is unique because its ‘double’ design meant that there were courts, halls, sanctuaries, and rooms duplicated for two sets of gods.
Continue driving towards Aswan where you will have lunch in a local restaurant.
After lunch, you will be transferred to Philae Temple that was an island in Lake Nasser, Egypt. It was formerly an island in the first cataract of the Nile River and the previous site of an Ancient Egyptian temple complex in southern Egypt.
End your day tour with a visit to the High Dam that was constructed in 1961 by the President of Egypt, Gamal Abdel Nasar.
Around 4:00 pm you will be transferred back to your hotel in Luxor or Aswan if the customer intends to stay at Aswan instead of returning to Luxor.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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