We take you in a tour to visit the most unique highlights of Aswan city with a guided tour with an excellent Egyptology tour guide to the top highlights including.
Nubian Museum which contains the Statue of Ramses II & Taharqa which is a majestic granite statue of Ramses II and a rare depiction of Taharqa, the most famous Nubian pharaoh. Nubian Rescue Operation Exhibit such as some Original photos and tools used during the UNESCO salvage campaign (1960s) to move Abu Simbel and Philae.
As well as a Traditional Nubian House Replica which is a vibrant, life-sized model of a Nubian home with colorful murals and handicrafts. It also contains Prehistoric Artifacts such as Tools, pottery, and jewelry dating back 5,000+ years, showing Nubia’s early civilization.
In the Nubian museum there is a Garden with Ancient Relics which gives a peaceful walk among rescued columns, stelae, and a replica rock-cut tomb and the mummified sacred ram (symbol of the god Khnum) near the exit!
Second is The Temple of Philae (Agilkia Island) which is named The Temple of Isis which contains the main sanctuary, adorned with reliefs of Isis, Osiris, and Horus.
You will visit inside, The Kiosk of Trajan, Philae’s iconic 14-column pavilion—best spot for photos, especially at sunrise/sunset, Birth House (Mammisi), Reliefs celebrating the divine birth of Horus, a key Ptolemaic ritual, Nilometer & Sacred Lake.
Also, You will witness The Hidden Graffiti, Napoleonic-era engravings (1800s) and early Christian crosses (temple was later used as a church).
You will also visit early morning to avoid crowds, or stay for the Sound & Light Show at night!
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In the morning, Your guide and driver will pick you up from your hotel in Aswan to start your visits to the beautiful highlights and you will start your tour with:
Nubian Museum Visit:
It showcases the rich history, culture, and artifacts of Nubia with its Highlights that include:
Ancient Nubian artifacts, statues, and jewelry, Exhibits on the rescue of Nubian monuments during the construction of the Aswan High Dam, Traditional Nubian houses and cultural displays
Then, go to the next step to visit the temple of Philae
It is located on The Agilika island and you will be assisted and accompanied by your tour guide to take the motor boat Ride to Philae Island.
Enjoy scenic views of the Nile and surrounding rocks. Explore the stunning Temple of Isis, dedicated to the goddess of love and magic. Witness the grand Ptolemaic-era temple complex, The Kiosk of Trajan(Pharaoh’s Bed), Beautiful hieroglyphics and reliefs and Learn about the temple’s relocation during the UNESCO salvage operation.
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