Enjoy breakfast aboard your luxury Nile cruise to get ready for another day full of wonders discovering the monuments of Aswan, a favorite stop on all luxury Egypt travel packages.
Your first visit of the day would be the High Dam, constructed in the 1960s to preserve the water of the River Nile and produce a large portion of Egypt’s electricity. The High Dam represents one of the greatest accomplishments of modern Egypt, making it a key highlight of any luxury Egypt vacation.
The next visit of the day would be to the Unfinished Obelisk, the largest that the Pharaohs ever dealt with. However, due to a problem at its bottom, they left it where they found it and where we explore it today in the Southern quarries of Aswan. The trip includes a demonstration of the construction of obelisks in ancient Egypt, this stop is a must-see for travelers who enjoy uncovering the secrets of ancient craftsmanship on their luxury Egypt private tour.
Our last visit of the day will be to the Philae Temple, the popular ancient Egyptian Temple. Dedicated to Osiris and Isis, the temple was relocated due to the building of the High Dam in one of the largest international campaigns at the time. The temple features several pylons, huge decorated stone capitals, and several other sections.
Return to your luxury Nile River cruise and enjoy a peaceful evening in Aswan.
Overnight aboard your Nile cruise in Aswan.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.
Visits: High Dam, Unfinished Obelisk, Philae Temple, Aswan City.