The High Dam is considered the largest and most impressive constructional achievement of modern Egypt. The Egyptian government built it to preserve the water of the Nile flood and to generate a considerable portion of Egypt’s electricity.
After the World Bank refused to fund the construction of the High Dam, the Egyptian government nationalized the Suez Canal to provide the needed fund to construct the High Dam. With the cost of around one billion US dollars, the Soviet Union supported Egypt with one-third of this amount. This is in addition to 400 Soviet experts who worked in its construction that started in 1960. The construction was completed in 1968, in the ruling period of former Egyptian President, Gamal Abdel Nasser.
The High Dam and The Temple Of Abu Simbel is located in Aswan and your can easily explore during your Egypt Travel Packages, near Anglica Island, where the High Dam is situated. Many tourists who visit Egypt explore the wonders of the High Dam, and take a Nilre River Cruises from luxor & Aswan.When you are on a tour in Egypt, do not miss visiting the High Dam with deluxe tours.
The High Dam is considered the best project of its type all over the world. International organizations chose the High Dam as the best architectural project of the 20th century. The body of the dam has a length of 3600 meters and a width of 980 meters. The highest point of the High Dam is 111 meters. It is estimated that the size of the dam is around 43 million cubic meters.
After water of the River Nile was preserved behind the dam, Nasser Lake was formed. The lake has a length of 500 kilometers and an average width of 10 kilometers and it is considered among the largest artificial lakes all over the world.
Cultural, historical, adventure, and custom customized trips are just a few of the tours that Deluxe trips offer in Egypt and Jordan.
The Dead Sea, Petra in Jordan, the Pyramids of Giza, Luxor's historic temples, and many other famous sites can be expected to be explored with Deluxe Tours.
offer a hassle-free holiday, Deluxe Tours' packages generally include lodging, transport, meals, guided tours with experienced local experts, and entry fees to attractions.
Spring (March to May) and fall (September to November) offer the finest weather for sightseeing and outdoor activities, making those months the best times to visit Egypt and Jordan.
These two countries are close by, only a 1.5-hour flight apart, and when combined, offer a variety of distinctive experiences. We advise you to spend at least 12 days visiting both countries for a truly unforgettable experience
Combining the eclipse viewing with visits to historic sites like the Pyramids of Giza, the Valley of the Kings, and a Nile River cruise are highly recommended.