Aswan

The city of the great Dam, beautiful scenery and gate to the famous Abu-Simbel temple overlooking the Nasser lake; the biggest artificial lake worldwide.

Accomodation

The Old Cataract,The Oberoi and the Isis Island are the hotels of choice in Aswan. Price per person incl. American breakfast, services charges and all taxes, range between $65 to $195. Call us for availability and a price update.

Airport Assistance

The airport, your first contact with a different environment; make it a smooth one and order our Airport Assistance Service: An English speaking representative will greet you before you run into any formality, assist you through the immigration procedures, help you collect your luggage, provide private transportation and check you into your selected hotel. Please forward your flight details, i.e. your airport of arrival, date, flight number and airline.

Price per person: $10 one way.

Recommended Tours

1) Full Day Abu Simbel by bus (10 hrs) - $105 pp Early departure by bus to Abu Simbel town in the south of Aswan. The rock temples of ABU SIMBEL, which rank among the most stupendous monuments of ancient Egypt, were built 3000 years ago to honor Ramses II and his wife, queen Nefertari. Four powerful figures of the pharaoh stand over 60 feet tall. The temple was rescued from Nile flooding in 1968. Both temples where constructed during the reign of Ramses II, to mark the 30th anniversary of this accession. A guide is assisting with your visit. (SAF1)	6) Edfu & Komombo Temples (7 hrs) - $90 pp Early departure by bus (107 km) to the south of Luxor, again, preferably with lunch basket, to EDFU TEMPLE. This one of the most beautiful Egyptian temples, combining Egyptian and Greek architectural arts. Its construction started late in year 237 and was completed in 52 B.C. Continuation in the same direction for 62km. To reach the Temple of SUCHOS and HARRORIS (KOM OMBO TEMPLE) built over a hill 15 meters above and overlookingthe Nile.
2) Sound and light Philae by bus (3 hrs) - $35 pp Transfer by bus then by motor boat in Lake Nasser to assist to the sound and light show in Philae temple...	7) Half day sailing (4 hrs) - $25 pp A sailing trip on a feluka (wooden sail boat) between Aswan islands is full of interest. You'll be stopping by the botanical island known by its luxuriant abundance of plants and flowers. A stiff climb on a stepped path brings the visitor to a spacious esplanade, where the Mausoleum is built of ochre colored callous sandstone in a severely restrained style. (SAH2)
3) Half Day Nobles Tombs (3:30 hrs) - $35 pp With the ferry boat, crossing to the west bank to discover the tombs of the nobles dating from the 23rd century B.C. Engraved in the rocks of the mountain, the relieves on the walls describe military exploitation and journeys to the central Africa. (Incl. Guide) One of the largest temples constructed 30 B.C. It was saved and moved to its new site in 1964. The walls carry imported manuscript about Egyptian divinity: Isis, Osiris and Amoun. (SAH4)	8) Half day Kalabsha (3:30 hrs) - $45 pp Relish a trip to the Temple of Kalabsha, which has been dismantled and re-erected on a hill near the High-Dam site (Western Bank). This temple was originally built by Tutmosis II and Amenophis II at Kalabsha, 40 miles south of Aswan, and was restored during the Roman conquest.
4) Dam, Obelisk, Philae (5:30 hrs) - $55 pp Departure at 08:00 morning to Nasser Lake, where a motor boat will take you to the rescued PHILAE TEMPLES re-erected on Agilka Island. The High Dam is a massive accumulation of 42.7 Cu. meters of stones and sand with a clay core and a concrete facing, is the most important agricultural and industrial realization in modern history. On the way back to Aswan you will stop by the UNFINISHED OBELISK which was abandoned because of a crack in the stone, it is estimated that the completed.	9) - $ pp
5) Abu-Simbel by air (4:30 hrs) - $185 pp The flight is of 20 min. duration each way. The rock temples of ABU SIMBEL, which rank among the most stupendous monuments of ancient Egypt, was built 3000 years ago to honor Ramses II and his wife, queen Nefertari. Four powerful figures of the pharaoh stand over 60 feet tall. The temple was rescued from Nile flooding on 1968. Both temples where constructed during the reign of Ramses II, to mark the 30th anniversary of his accession. (SAH6)	10) $ pp

General Considerations:

Rates are subject to change without prior notice, unless contracted.
Rates are expressed in U.S. dollars, per person and based on a minimum of two participants.
Special rates offered as of five participants.
All tour rates include the assistance of a private guide egyptologist and/or assistance of an escort.
All visits and transfers are inclusive of entrance fees to sites, parking fees, tips and/or portages.
All transportation is assured by private A/C cars/coaches approved by the Ministry of Tourism.
Children Policy:
Under four years - free accommodation when sharing parents' room + free tours and transfers.
4 - 12 years - 60% off total services when sharing parents' room.
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