2 days trip to Aswan and Abu Simbel from Hurghada

Explore Aswan and Abu Simbel on a 2-Day Trip from Hurghada – Lovely Pearl Tours

Immerse yourself in the wonders of Aswan and Abu Simbel on a 2-day tour from Hurghada. Book now with Lovely Pearl Tours for an unforgettable experience.

Trip program

Transfer from your hotel from Hurghada, then head directly to Aswan, passing through the city of Safaga, then Qena, then Luxor, then heading to Aswan. On the way, your driver will stop once or twice on the way to drink coffee. After going to Aswan, our guide will meet you and you will begin by visiting the High Dam, then heading to the sailboat on the Nile to visit the Temple of Isis located on Philae Island, and then have lunch in the best restaurants in Aswan. After that, visit the unfinished obelisk, then go to your hotel in Aswan and spend the night there. The next morning, go to the Temple of Abu Simbel, and then go to Aswan again and have lunch there, then return to Hurghada again.

Itinerary

1/   transfer from your hotel in Hurghada
2/   Arrival to Aswan
3/   Visit the High Dam
4/   Visit the Temple of Isis located on Philae Island
5/   Have lunch
6/   Visit the unfinished obelisk
7/   Return to the hotel in Aswan 
8/   Visit Abu Simbel Temple
9/   Return to Aswan and have lunch
10/ Return to your hotel in Hurghada

High Dam

The Aswan Dam, or more specifically since the 1980s, the Aswan High Dam, is one of the world’s largest embankment dams, which was built across the Nile in Aswan, Egypt, between 1960 and 1970. When it was completed, it was the tallest earthen dam in the world, eclipsing the United States’ Chatuge Dam.[2] Its significance largely upstaged the previous Aswan Low Dam initially completed in 1902 downstream. Based on the success of the Low Dam, then at its maximum utilization, construction of the High Dam became a key objective of the new regime the Free Officers movement of 1952; With its ability to better control flooding, provide increased water storage for irrigation and generate hydroelectricity, the dam was seen as pivotal to Egypt’s planned industrialization. Like the earlier implementation, the High Dam has had a significant impact on the economy and culture of Egypt.

Temple of Isis on Philae Island

Philae Island, is an island in the middle of the Nile River and is one of the strongest fortresses along Egypt’s southern borders. It separates the Nile into two opposite channels in Aswan. It had an Philae Temple and was moved from its original place on Philae Island and was assembled on Agelica Island, following the construction of the High Dam .The name Philae or Philae goes back to the Greek language, which means (the beloved) or (the granules). As for the Arabic name for it, it is Anas Al-Wujud , in reference to the legend of Anas found in the stories of One Thousand and One Nights. As for the ancient Egyptian and Coptic name, it is Belak or Belach, which means the limit or the end because it was the last border. Egypt in the south. The cult group was dedicated to the worship of the goddess Isis, but the island contained temples to Hathor, Amenhotep and other temples.

Lunch time 

After this exciting experience in Aswan, it is time to have lunch in the best restaurants in Aswan

The unfinished Obelisk

The unfinished Obelisk is a pink granite obelisk in Aswan, Egypt. It is located in the northern part of a quarry there, located near Aswan on the eastern shore of the Nile and about 1 km east of the Nile River. The height of the obelisk would have reached about 7.41 meters, its cross-section at its base would have reached 2.4 meters by 2.4 metres, and its weight when completed would have reached about 1,168 tons. The Aswan quarry from the era of the Pharaohs has today become an open museum that visitors can see. At the same time, it is a place where scientific research is conducted and maintained by the Egyptian government. In 1979, UNESCO declared the quarry a World Heritage Site and included it on the African World Heritage List.

Return to the hotel in Aswan

After all these visits, your driver will take you to the hotel in Aswan to sleep and rest. The next day at four in the morning, you will begin your trip to visit Abu Simbel Temple.

Abu Simbel Temple

Abu Simbel is an archaeological site located on the western bank of Lake Nasser, about 290 km southwest of Aswan. It is one of the “Nubian Monuments” sites included in the UNESCO list of World Heritage Sites. Which starts from the direction of the river’s flow from Abu Simbel to Philae (near Aswan). The double temples were originally carved out of the mountains during the reign of King Ramesses II in the 13th century BC, as a permanent monument to him and Queen Nefertari, to commemorate his victory at the Battle of Kadesh. However, in 1960 the complex of facilities was moved entirely to another location, on an artificial hill made of a dome structure, above the reservoir of the Aswan High Dam.

Return to Aswan city and Have Lunch 

After visiting Abu Simbel Temple, our driver will take you to Aswan for lunch and then return to your hotel in Hurghada.

What will you love about this trip?

Visit Aswan, enjoy the ancient Egyptian civilization, learn about the geographical nature of Egypt, and visit the most important temple in Egypt, which is the Abu Simbel Temple. Enjoy taking the best photos and memories

With Lovely Pearl Tours, we promise that you will enjoy every moment with us