Aswan Egypt

Enjoy the warm weather of Aswan and feast your eyes by the magical beauty of the city where you will get captivated by the gorgeous Nile River flowing through granite rocks and green plants with Aswan Egypt.

Aswan is a friendly town; Aswan is Egypt’s southernmost city, 680km (425 miles) south of Cairo, 220Km (137 miles) to the south of Luxor. Aswan takes its name from the ancient Egyptian word “Swan”, meaning “the market”. This is because it was located on the main trade route between Egypt and the southern lands.

Aswan is easily the prettiest town in Egypt, and our recommendation for the perfect place to unwind at the end of your trip. Aswan Egypt , has always been of great strategic importance. In ancient times it was a garrison town for the military campaigns against Nubia; its quarries provided the granite used for so many sculptures and obelisks.

Aswan attraction

Get Ready for the most exciting landmarks of Ancient Egyptian while try Aswan Egypt   , gazed upon the amazement Aswan Dam , Philae Temple ,  Nubian Museum , Aga Khan Mausoleum ,  Unfinished Obelisk  , Explore some of Aswan's historic landmarks when scouting around Temple of Kalabsha , Kitchener's Island and more through Aswan Egypt .

Aswan, Egypt weather

The weather of Aswan is extremely clear, bright and sunny year-round,

Aswan has a subtropical desert low latitude arid hot climate.

The climate in Aswan is called a desert climate. There is virtually no rainfall during the year.Aswan is located on the tropic of Cancer which means the sun rays are just overhead which means at right angles to the ground during the solstice. The climate of Aswan is extremely dry year-round.

Aswan History

Aswan was known as "Sonu" in ancient Egyptian times and meaning the market where it was a commercial center for convoys coming from and to Nubia, pharaohs used to ship the pink and black granite stones and limestones all from Aswan to built their pyramids as queen Hatshepsut did to build her temple and obelisks. The importance of this city started to show up since the ancient kingdom when pharaohs wanted to assure the safety of the southern borders of the kingdom, it was also a center for the military army and played a special rule during the war against heksus. during the Roman era, old fashion Egyptian design temples were constructed while the roman was very admired by the Egyptian mythologies and gods, emperor Trajan built a small temple in order to get closer to the Egyptian people at Philae island where The Temple of Isis is the main temple in the collection of Philae Temples in Aswan, Philae derived its name from the Greek word Philo, meaning loving or love, in reference to the temple

With our Oberoi Zahra Nile Cruise, you will take the chance to explore Aswan attraction.

Overview:

Feast your eyes with the glitz and glamour of Oberoi Zahra Nile Cruise, Experience the unforgettable Nile River Cruise and visit sites of Upper Egypt, live as a king in the pharaonic era on board Oberoi Nile Cruise, be witness for the glory of the Egyptian history, scout the sites of Luxor Temple, Karnak Temple, Valley of the Kings, Dendara Temple, Dier El Madina, the High Dam, Philae Temple, Colossi of Memnon, and more. 

Itinerary:

Luxor / Aswan
06 Days / 05 Nights

Day 01: Arrive Luxor / Oberoi Zahra Nile Cruise

Plan Egypt Tours delegate will pick you up from Luxor Airport, or Luxor train station, he will escort you to Oberoi Zahra Nile Cruise, check into your Cruise, Lunch included on board, scout the amazing Karnak Temple, then walk through Luxor Museum, at the end of your tour, back to your Nile Cruise, Dinner and overnight on board Oberoi Zahra Nile Cruise.

Day 02 : Luxor Nile Cruise / Dendara Temple

Once you wake up, get your breakfast on board, beguile your eyes by visiting Valley of the Kings which astonished all travelers, (Visit will be to Three tombs) this plus visiting to King Tut's Tomb and Ramses the 6th next tour to Madinet Habu Temple, at the end of your tour focus on seeing the Colossi of Memnon, Lunch on board, watch life unfold while sailing to Quina, Visit Dendera Temple " Hathor Temple", the god for Music, Love and Joy, Dinner and overnight on board Oberoi Zahra Nile Cruise in Quina.

Day 03 : Luxor Nile Cruise 

Once you wake up, get your breakfast on board, Sail to Luxor, start to scout Valley of Nobel's tombs, Dier El Madina, the village of the workman who were decorating tombs at Valley of the Kings, continue visiting Hatshepsut Temple, finally visit Luxor Temple, Lunch served on board, enjoy Cocktail Reception with live music at the club lounge, Dinner and overnight on board Oberoi Zahra Nile Cruise in Luxor.

Day 04 : Edfu Temple

Once you wake up, get your breakfast on board, sail to Edfu, Lunch served on board, visit the Temple of Horus in Edfu, back to your Nile Cruise, Dinner and overnight on board Oberoi Zahra Nile Cruise in Edfu.

Day 05 : Aswan Nile Cruise

Once you wake up, get your breakfast on board, sail to Aswan, Stop to explore the High Dam which was built in 1960 to protect Egypt from the floods which was happened annually, next visit to Philae temple, get to know more about Philae Temple as your guide will reveal the Story of this Amazing Temple, Lunch served on board, dinner and overnight on board Oberoi Zahra Nile Cruise in Aswan

Day 06 : Oberoi Zahra Nile Cruise / Final Departure

Once you wake up, get your breakfast on board, disembarkation from Oberoi Zahra Nile Cruise, then transfer to Aswan airport, or Aswan train station for final departure.

Aswan / Luxor
06 Days / 05 Nights

 Day 01: Arrive Aswan / Oberoi Zahra Nile Cruise

Plan Egypt Tours delegate will pick you up from Aswan Airport, or Aswan train station, he will escort you to Oberoi Zahra Nile Cruise, check into your Cruise, Lunch included on board, Visit the High Dam which was built in 1960 to protect Egypt from the floods which was happened annually, next visit to Philae temple, get to know more about Philae Temple as your guide will reveal the Story of this Amazing Temple, at the end of your tour back to your Nile Cruise, dinner and overnight on board Oberoi Zahra Nile Cruise.

Day 02: Aswan Nile cruise / Sound and light Show at Philae Temple

Once you wake up, get your breakfast on board, Optional tour to visit the amazing Temple of Abu Simbel, Lunch served on board, at night enjoy the Sound and Light Show at Philae Temple, dinner and overnight on board Oberoi Zahra Nile Cruise.

Day 03: Kom Ombo Temple / Botanical Garden by Felucca

Once you wake up, get your breakfast on board, Sail to Kom Ombo, Scout Kom Ombo Temple, it has two entrance which makes it different than other temples, one entrance dedicated to "Sobek " with his crocodile head, and the second entrance dedicated to "Haroeris" with his falcon head, Kom Ombo Temple was built on the honor of two Gods, Sobek god and Haroeris, Lunch served on board, sail back to Aswan, visit the Botanical Garden by Felucca, dinner and overnight on board Oberoi Zahra Nile Cruise in Aswan.

Day 04: Edfu Temple

Once you wake up, get your breakfast on board, sail to Edfu, explore Edfu Temple "Hours Temple", Lunch served on board, dinner and overnight on board Oberoi Zahra Nile Cruise in Edfu.

Day 05: Karnak Temple / Luxor Temple

Once you wake up, get your breakfast on board, Sail to Luxor, Lunch served on board, Stare at the amazement of Karnak Temple, then scout Luxor Temple, at the end of your tour back to your Nile Cruise, dinner and overnight on board Oberoi Zahra Nile Cruise in Luxor..

Day 06: Oberoi Zahra Nile Cruise / Final Departure

Once you wake up, get your breakfast on board, disembarkation from Oberoi Zahra Nile Cruise, then transfer to Luxor airport, or Luxor train station for final departure.

Included:

• Meet & assist upon arrival at Airport or train station in Luxor or Aswan and transfer to your Nile Cruise
• Accommodation on board Oberoi Zahra Nile Cruise including breakfast, lunch, dinner
• Sightseeing tours as mentioned at the above itinerary
• English speaking guide on board Oberoi Zahra Nile Cruise
• Entrance fees to the above mentioned sites
• All Service Charges and taxes
• Assist and transfer to Airport or Train Station in Luxor or Aswan upon departure.

Excluded:

• Any Optional Tours
• Tip

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