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Your journey begins with a nice pickup from the hotel in Hurghada, accompanied by our professional tour leader along a scenic train ride to Aswan. While southward are several hours of travel, gradually begin to feel the thrill of witnessing Egypt's beautiful history. Entering the Nubian land, your guide will be there waiting for you, taking you on to the first interesting site of the nearly inexhaustible itinerary.
You will first proceed to the gigantic temple of the High Dam, a paragon of modern engineering that altered Egypt's economy and appearance forever. Learn how this behemoth constrains the flow of the Nile to avert flooding, at the same time supplying power to millions. Standing atop the dam, enjoy awe-inspiring views of Lake Nasser, one of the largest artificial lakes on the planet.
Then walk into the heart of an ancient quarry containing the Unfinished Obelisk incredible monument that helps to shed light on the Pharaohs' building techniques. This massive structure was carved out of the bedrock and remains somewhat attached to it due to a visible crack that intervened on its path to completion. Your guide will regale you with the backstory of this fascinating undertaking that went ambitiously wrong.
Next is sailing across the peaceful waters of the Nile to the enthralling Philae Temple, home of the goddess Isis. Set on an island, this sacred place has splendid engravings that depict the mythical tale of Osiris. Stroll in the great halls of the temple, admire the carved hieroglyphs, and sense the spirit of one of Egypt's best-beloved temples.
After a day of endless discovery, lunch is served before you relax some more and get ready for the next chapter in your journey.