Your Aswan experience, made effortless
Discover the highlights of ancient and modern Aswan on a carefully arranged 2-day Aswan and Abu Simbel tour from Cairo by flight, including one night of accommodation in Aswan. This experience combines some of southern Egypt's most important historical sites with a unique cultural experience focused on traditional Egyptian oils and perfumes.
Your journey begins with a flight from Cairo to Aswan, followed by a visit to the magnificent Philae Temple, dedicated to the goddess Isis and located on an island in the Nile. Continue to the Unfinished Obelisk, one of the most important archaeological sites in Aswan and an extraordinary example of ancient Egyptian stone-working techniques.
Enjoy lunch before continuing to your selected hotel for an overnight stay in Aswan. Accommodation can be arranged in a 4-star or 5-star hotel, according to your preference.
On the second day, travel to Abu Simbel to visit its remarkable temples, among the most impressive monuments of ancient Nubia and the reign of King Ramses II. After the visit, enjoy lunch before continuing to a traditional medical and aromatic oils factory, where you can discover the production of natural oils and learn about the art of perfume making in Egypt.
During this experience, learn about the famous fragrances and aromatic oils associated with ancient Egyptian kings and queens, and discover how perfumes played an important role in ancient Egyptian life and traditions.
After completing the program, continue to the airport for your return flight to Cairo. With flights, private guiding, private transportation, accommodation, entrance tickets, meals, and comprehensive transfers included, this two-day journey offers an enriching way to discover Aswan and Abu Simbel while experiencing an authentic side of Egyptian heritage and traditional craftsmanship.
Why You'll Love This Trip
- Explore Aswan and Abu Simbel from Cairo over two days
- Travel by round-trip flight
- Stay one night in Aswan
- Choose between 4-star and 5-star accommodation
- Visit the magnificent Philae Temple
- Discover the Unfinished Obelisk
- Explore the temples of Abu Simbel
- Enjoy a cultural experience with Egyptian oils and perfumes
- Learn about traditional perfume-making in Egypt
- Discover famous fragrances associated with ancient Egyptian kings and queens
- Enjoy lunch during the program
- Benefit from private guiding and private transportation
- Enjoy comprehensive airport, hotel, and program transfers
Tour Highlights
- 2-day Aswan and Abu Simbel tour from Cairo by flight
- 1 night accommodation in Aswan
- 4-star or 5-star hotel options
- Round-trip flights between Cairo and Aswan
- Private tour guide
- Private transportation
- All entrance tickets to included attractions
- Philae Temple
- Unfinished Obelisk
- Abu Simbel Temples
- Medical and aromatic oils factory
- Traditional Egyptian perfume-making
- Ancient Egyptian fragrances and aromatic oils
- Lunch
- Comprehensive airport, hotel, and program transfers
Tour Itinerary
Day 1: Begin your journey with your flight from Cairo to Aswan, and upon arrival meet your private tour guide and continue your sightseeing program using private transportation.
Day 1: Visit the beautiful Philae Temple, one of Aswan's most important ancient Egyptian monuments.
Day 1: Continue to the Unfinished Obelisk, where you can discover the ancient Egyptian techniques used in carving and shaping massive stone monuments.
Day 1: Enjoy lunch before continuing to your selected hotel. Check in and spend one night in Aswan in your chosen 4-star or 5-star accommodation.
Day 2: Begin the day with a visit to the magnificent Abu Simbel Temples, famous for their monumental architecture and association with King Ramses II.
Day 2: After completing your visit, enjoy lunch before continuing to a medical and aromatic oils factory.
Day 2: Discover traditional Egyptian oils and learn about the art of perfume making in ancient Egypt, including the famous and important fragrances and aromatic oils associated with Egyptian kings and queens.
Day 2: Learn about traditional production methods and the role of perfumes and aromatic oils in ancient Egyptian life and culture.
Day 2: After completing the program, transfer to the airport for your return flight to Cairo.
Included
- Round-trip flights between Cairo and Aswan
- 1 night accommodation in Aswan
- 4-star or 5-star hotel accommodation according to the client's preference
- Private tour guide
- Private transportation throughout the program
- All entrance tickets to the included tourist attractions
- Lunch during the program
- Visit to Philae Temple
- Visit to the Unfinished Obelisk
- Visit to Abu Simbel Temples
- Visit to a medical and aromatic oils factory
- Introduction to traditional Egyptian perfume-making
- All airport, hotel, and program transfers, including transfers to and from the hotel or any other location requested by the client
Not Included
- Personal expenses
- Optional activities
- Tips
- Travel insurance
- Services not specifically mentioned as included
Pricing
Prices are quoted in US Dollars per person per trip, except during Christmas, New Year, and Easter holidays. Children 0-5.99 years travel free of charge, 6-11.99 years pay 50% of the tour price, and 12+ years pay the full adult tour price.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many nights does the Aswan and Abu Simbel tour include?
The tour includes 2 days and 1 night in Aswan, giving you enough time to explore the main highlights of Aswan and visit the magnificent temples of Abu Simbel.
What hotel options are available in Aswan?
Accommodation can be arranged in a 4-star or 5-star hotel, according to the client's preference. Examples include Citymax Aswan or Obelisk Corniche for 4-star accommodation, and Old Cataract Aswan or Tolip Aswan for 5-star accommodation, subject to availability.
What can I learn about Egyptian perfumes?
During the visit to the oils and perfumes factory, you can learn about traditional perfume production in Egypt, the use of aromatic oils, and some of the famous fragrances associated with ancient Egyptian kings and queens.
