Excellent Two days Luxor and Aswan Trip From Cairo

Itinerary

Day 1: Visit Luxor Attractions

In the morning, our staff representative will pick you up from your accommodation in Cairo to begin your Luxor and Aswan trip. After you reach Luxor, a private Egyptologist travel guide will help you visit the famous Luxor highlights.

Valley of the Kings:
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Valley of the Kings gets linked with Egypt's greatest Pharaohs and queens (1570-1070 BC). It consists of 63 tombs with many artifacts, enchanting decorations, and other items. The tombs get supplies with a lot of grave goods. It is believed that these goods would be helpful to the king in his afterlife. The tombs have beautiful decorations that are still in perfect condition and well preserved.

Hatshepsut Temple:

The Hatshepsut temple was built in honor of Pharaoh Hatshepsut, also known as her mortuary temple. According to archaeological studies, the temple's construction dates back to the 15th century B.C. The mesmerizing architectural structure of Hatshepsut makes it a popular tourist spot in Egypt.

Colossi of Memnon:

The giant structure of the Colossi of Memnon includes two large quartzite sandstone blocks. It stands 18 meters in height and weighs 720 tons. Colossus statues were very popular in the Greco-Roman period. Moreover, they are one of the oldest art pieces in Egypt. These statues are considered to be the protectors of the Egyptian city from all dangers.

Have your delectable lunch at the best Oriental Nile view restaurant, then continue to visit:

Karnak Temple

Karnak temple is one of the famous sites in Egypt and one of the most significant human-effort constructions in Egypt. A considerable part of the structure is a large open-air museum. Many gods are associated with the Karnak temple, like the Theban triad, God Amun, Mut, the Goddess linked with justice, and Khonsu, the God related to the moon.

After visiting all the sites, you will be transported to the railway station to catch your first-class train to Aswan. Once you reach Aswan, you will be transported to the deluxe 5-star hotel for a lovely overnight stay.

Day 2: Explore the Aswan Highlights

Start your day with a tasty breakfast. Then ,along with your travel guide, you will get transported to Aswan to visit the following sites:

Aswan High Dam

The beautiful Aswan dam's construction began in the third quarter of the 20th century in collaboration with the popular Hydro Project Institute of Russia. The dam intends to effectively control the Nile River flooding and plays a vital role in Egypt's economic development.

The Unfinished Obelisk

The unique structure began construction at the entry of the temple of Karnak. It is 42 meters high and weighs 1200 tons. This architecture clearly shows the brilliance behind its construction. The obelisk cracked while it was being built and remained in the same place until today.

The Philae Temple

The magnificent Philae temple is dedicated to Isis, the goddess of Love and Beauty. Isis is also the deity of motherhood, birth, and healing. The temple was dismantled and brought to the Agilkia islands under the UNESCO Nubia Campaign project to protect it from the side effects of the High Dam construction. King Ptolemy II built it. Its architecture features the Egyptian New Kingdom and shows Greco-Roman influence.

Finally, after all the explorations, have lunch. Then, you will have a flight to Cairo, which will transport you to the hotel. Thus, you will end your Luxor and Aswan trip in Cairo.

Note: YYo Youan, change the tour itinerary according to your comfort and idea levels.