Optional: In the early morning, you will drive to Abu Simbel temples (about 3 hours) to see the most famous temples (The Great and Small Temples) of King Ramses II and his wife Queen Nefertari The most impressive characteristic of this temple is its location in solid rock above the Nile River. The complex is part of the UNESCO World Heritage Site known as the "Nubian Monuments," which extends downriver from Abu Simbel to Philae temple (near Aswan). The ancient Egyptian architects are said to have positioned the temple's axis so, the sun's rays would penetrate the sanctuary and illuminate the sculptures on the back wall, except for the statue of Ptah, the god associated with the Underworld, who remained in the dark. These are the king's birthday and coronation day, according to legend.
then returning to Aswan in the afternoon Following that, you will take a felucca ride around the islands of Aswan, including (Kitchener's Botanical Garden, where you will see various beautiful types of subtropical, exotic, and rare plantings, and Elephantine Island, which is the largest island in the Aswan area. Elephantine is Greek for elephant, and it is believed that the island received its name because it was a major ivory trading center. On the island, various monuments have been found, including the ruins of a temple devoted to the ram god Khnum, also known as the "God of Water." Elephantine was regarded as a cult center for the god Khnum before returning to the voyage to spend the night onboard.
Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner.