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Enjoy the flora at Aswan’s Botanical Garden and Egyptian history at Elephantine Island
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Sail from Aswan on an Egyptian felucca (sailing boat) on the Nile to the Botanical Garden created by Lord Kitchner on Lord Kitchner Island. With a variety of exotic plants and trees from around the world, it is the perfect place to spend a leisurely afternoon. There are some ancient Egyptian delights in store for you on the Elephantine Island tour. Uncover the hidden secrets of the stone temple relics dedicated to the Egyptian god Khnum, understand the mechanism of the Roman ‘Nilometre’ and marvel at the collection of the Greco- Roman relics housed in the museum.
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Kalabsha Temple Archaeological Tour
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 Kalabsha Temple
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...of these world famous monuments in Nubia, including the main temple of Kalabsha, the edifice of Beit el-Wali and the Kiosk of Qertassi. Admire the beautiful sandstone edifice of...
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Saint Simeon Monastery Tour
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 St. Simion Monastery
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...its frescos, the tower, the tombstones and the kilns are well preserved. Take a walk around the monastery and discover the ruins of the upper and lower terrace, the principal church,...
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Elephantine Island and Saint Simeon Monastery Tour
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 Elephantine & St. Simion Monastery
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...dedicated to the Egyptian god Khnum and understand the mechanism of the Roman ‘Nilometre’. Take a camel ride to the ruins of the Coptic Saint Simeon Monastery, dating...
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Aswan Nubian Museum Tour
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 Nubian Museum
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...and rare collection of over three thousand priceless treasures belonging to the Geological, Pharaonic, Roman, Coptic and Islamic ages. Learn more about the Nubia civilisation from...
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Kom Ombo Temple Tour
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 Kom Ombo Temple
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...the palace with his subjects, the purification of the king and many other similar images on the ceiling.
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Sound and Light Show at Philae
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 Sound & Light show at Philae
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...person to abolish cannibalism and teach agriculture to his people. In the show, see Isis unhappy to learn that her temple was submerged in water for many years, but delighted to know that Philae was reborn to show new visitors a glimpse of Egypt’s glorious past.
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Kom Ombo and Edfu Temple Tour
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 Kom Ombo & Edfu
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Marvel at ancient Egyptian architecture on this trip to the Kom Ombo and Edfu temples in Aswan. Appreciate the views from the boat as you approach the Kom Ombo temple, perched...
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Botanical Garden Tour
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 Botanical Garden
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...of plants and trees. Board a felucca (an Egyptian sailing boat) to reach the island of Lord Kitchner, which was gifted to this English General for his military exploits in Sudan. A...
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Abu Simbel Temple Tour
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 Abu Simbel excursion from Aswan by bus
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Perhaps after the great pyramids of Giza, the Abu Simbel temples are the most familiar image of ancient Egypt. Take a trip to the Abu Simbel temple, a UNESCO World Heritage...
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Philae Temple Excursion
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 Philae Temple
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...dynasty, the temple was built over a period of 300 years. Isis, the Egyptian Goddess of love, magic, fertility and motherhood has been worshipped in Egypt for centuries. See the Temple...
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Tour of Philae Temple, High Dam and Unfinished Obelisk
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 Philae Temple, High Dam & Unfinished Obelisk
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Take a trip to Aswan, once the frontier town of southern Egypt, and home to some of the most ancient archaeological treasures of Egypt. Explore the Philae Temple, dedicated to...
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Elephantine Island Archaeological Tour
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 Elephantine Island
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...museum that houses an impressive collection of relics from the Greco- Roman era. A trip to Elephantine Island in Aswan is sure to bring you closer to more interesting facts about ancient Egypt.
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Botanical Garden Tour
Aswan, though located on the east bank of river Nile, is one of the driest places in the world. Yet it has a beautiful green garden where you can appreciate the beauty of a variety of plants and...
Sound and Light Show at Philae
Learn more about ancient Egyptian religion at this sound and light show in Philae. The show almost brings to life the Egyptian gods and goddesses with stories about their life. Unravel the legend of...
Abu Simbel Temple Tour
Perhaps after the great pyramids of Giza, the Abu Simbel temples are the most familiar image of ancient Egypt. Take a trip to the Abu Simbel temple, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, on the western bank...
...and magnificence of these world famous monuments in Nubia, including the main...
...see that though this Coptic monastery is in ruins, many of its main features like...
...dedicated to the Egyptian god Khnum and understand the mechanism of the Roman...
...through the vast and rare collection of over three thousand priceless treasures...
...- the court with a columned porch and central altar, the columns embossed with...
...in Upper Egypt. Osiris soon took over as King and married his beautiful sister,...
...temples in Aswan. Appreciate the views from the boat as you approach the Kom Ombo...
...of a variety of plants and trees. Board a felucca (an Egyptian sailing boat) to...
...dynasty, the temple was built over a period of 300 years. Isis, the Egyptian Goddess...
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