8 Days Cairo, Nile Cruise & Abu Simbel package

Programme for the day

1. Day 7Aswan High Dam, Unfinished Obelisk & Philae Temple & Return to Cairo

   Location:

   Aswan

   After breakfast, begin your exploration of Aswan, a city renowned for its beautiful Nile scenery, Nubian heritage, and important archaeological monuments. Start with the Aswan High Dam, one of Egypt's major modern engineering projects. Learn how the dam transformed water management, helped control the Nile's annual flooding, and contributed to electricity generation. Continue to the Unfinished Obelisk in the ancient granite quarries. This enormous monument was left attached to the bedrock after cracks appeared during its construction. The site offers valuable insight into how ancient Egyptian stoneworkers extracted and shaped massive granite monuments. Next, travel by motorboat to Agilkia Island to visit Philae Temple, dedicated primarily to the goddess Isis. The temple complex is celebrated for its elegant columns, detailed reliefs, and connection to the mythology of Isis and Osiris. Learn about the international campaign that rescued the temple complex from rising waters following the construction of the Aswan High Dam, relocating its monuments to their present island location. After the visit, return to Aswan for your domestic flight to Cairo, subject to the confirmed flight schedule. Upon arrival in Cairo, meet your representative and transfer to your hotel.

   Included today: Overnight in Cairo.