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Visit the popular Elephantine Island, home to ancient buildings and artefacts in Egypt
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The Elephantine Island is popular among locals and tourists alike because it has the temple of the Egyptian god Khnum. As the story goes, Khnum created man on a potter’s wheel. The temple is believed to have been built by Queen Hatshepsut. The island also houses an ancient fort, believed to be one of the strongest forts in southern Egypt. Explore the 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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More products in category : Nile Valley > Aswan
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Botanical Garden and Elephantine Island Excursion
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 Botanical Garden & 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...
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Kalabsha Temple Archaeological Tour
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 Kalabsha Temple
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...the Beit al-Wali, the largest free-standing temple at the Egyptian Nubia. At the Kalabsha Temple, see traditional Egyptian architecture, typical of the Ptolemaic period with pylons, vast courtyards, hypostyle halls and three room sanctuaries.
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Saint Simeon Monastery Tour
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 St. Simion Monastery
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Enjoy a felucca ride on the Nile to the Coptic Saint Simeon Monastery, dating back to the 6th century. Sit back and enjoy the view of the Egyptian landscape as you make your way...
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Elephantine Island and Saint Simeon Monastery Tour
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 Elephantine & St. Simion Monastery
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Set out on a felucca on the Nile to the Elephantine Island and the Saint Simeon Monastery to discover more about the ancient Egyptian culture and history. Explore the stone temple...
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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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...Unravel the legend of Osiris, the son of Geb and Nut, who was born in Thebes in Upper Egypt. Osiris soon took over as King and married his beautiful sister, Isis. He was the first...
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Kom Ombo and Edfu Temple Tour
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 Kom Ombo & Edfu
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...on a high dune overlooking the Nile. See the temple of crocodile god, Sobek and the Temple of Haroeris. Explore the fascinating past of Egypt as you take a tour around the Edfu Temple...
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Botanical Garden Tour
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 Botanical Garden
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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...
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Abu Simbel Temple Tour
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 Abu Simbel excursion from Aswan by bus
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...Site, on the western bank of Nile in the south of Aswan. The main temple is dedicated to the sun Gods, Amon-Re and Re-Horakhte. To the north of the main temple is a smaller temple...
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Philae Temple Excursion
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 Philae Temple
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The Philae Temple, dedicated to goddess Isis, is one of the most prominent Egyptian temples in Aswan with a very interesting history. Built in the Greco-Roman era by the Ptolemaic...
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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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...pylons. Marvel at the Aswan High Dam, an engineering miracle that provides water and electricity to all of Egypt. Don’t miss out a trip to the site of the Unfinished Obelisk and find out more about its interesting history.
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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...
Kom Ombo and Edfu Temple Tour
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 on a high dune...
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...
...Garden created by Lord Kitchner on Lord Kitchner Island. With a variety of exotic...
...temple of Kalabsha, the edifice of Beit el-Wali and the Kiosk of Qertassi. Admire...
...back to the 6th century. Sit back and enjoy the view of the Egyptian landscape as...
...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...
...life. Unravel the legend of Osiris, the son of Geb and Nut, who was born in Thebes...
...temple, perched on a high dune overlooking the Nile. See the temple of crocodile...
...in the world. Yet it has a beautiful green garden where you can appreciate the beauty...
...World Heritage Site, on the western bank of Nile in the south of Aswan. The main...
...in Aswan with a very interesting history. Built in the Greco-Roman era by the Ptolemaic...
...of 300 years. See the Temple of Isis which is built in the same way as the temples...
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