The Governorate of Colorful Village, or Aswan government. Aswan is an Egyptian governorate located in Upper Egypt. Aswan attractions are known for their calm Nubian character so far, bright colors, and the presence of many ancient Egyptian monuments that are still preserved in good condition.
Aswan monuments and landmarks
Aswan is home to numerous important temples and museums as well as beautiful islands. You can cruise these islands and stop at the important temples in Aswan by Egypt Nile cruises that will take you on a journey to the Pharaoh’s era. Let’s know more about the things to do in Aswan, and how to fill your Aswan day tours.
Philae Temple
Philae Temple was built for the worship of the god Isis the mother of the god Horus “the sun god”. The inscriptions on the Philae temple tell of the birth ceremonies and celebrations that took place after the birth of the god Horus.
The temple is located on the island of Agilika, which is located in the middle of the Nile River and ranked among the islands in Egypt tours. The temple represents almost a quarter of the island's area.
To reach the temple, you must ride a luxury boat from Egypt luxury tours in Aswan. Or if you are on a Nile cruise from Luxor excursions to Aswan, the Philae Temple will definitely be an essential destination. The fact that the temple is located on an island has made its external face a wonderful combination of nature and ancient civilization.
Temple of Kom Ombo
The Kom Ombo Temple is one of the few templates that glow in Aswan landmarks in which the two gods are worshiped. They are the god Horus, who is symbolized by the falcon, and the god Sobek, who is symbolized by the crocodile. The construction of the temple dates back to the Ptolemaic period. You can customize your Egypt day tours in Aswan to add this unique temple and listen to the history of the two gods from our expert tour guide that will accompany you on all our Egypt travel packages
There are two sections in Kom Ombo temple, the northern section of the temple is dedicated to the worship of the god Horus, and the southern section to the worship of the god Sobek.
Abu Simbel Temples
The temples of Abu Mabel are two temples built in the era of King Ramses II. They are the Great Temple, which is dedicated to the worship of the god Amun and the king himself. The Small Abu Simbel temple was given by Ramses II to his wife, Queen Nefertari. It is considered an essential destination in our classic packages in Egypt due to its importance.
In the front of the temple, you will find four huge statues of King Ramses II. Between them, there is a gate to enter the temple inside is a corridor, and on its walls are inscriptions explaining the king’s victories in battles and his conquests. And at the end of the corridor, there is a room with 4 statues, including the statue of King Ramses II. The sun is perpendicular to Ramses II's face twice a year, on the day of his coronation and the day of his birth. If you want to attend this magical phenomenon, it takes place on February 22 and October 22 on a private tour to Abu Simbel. This phenomenon is one of the spiritual tours in Egypt that he goes on at this time of the year to marvel at the genius of the pharaoh.
Tombs of the Nobles
These are tombs of Aswan rulers and statesmen, dating back from ancient Egypt to the Roman era, and there are inscriptions explaining what the rulers were doing then.
Unfinished Obelisk
It is an obelisk, and it is believed that work began on it in an unspecified era until now. After workers dug around it from three sides to remove it from the ground, they made a crack in it that made it unsuitable for transportation, so they stopped working on it.
The length of the obelisk is 41 meters and the obelisk is still in its place now visit it on a day tour to the unfinished obelisk.
Gharb Sohail Village
It is a quiet village with its houses built on sloping mountain terraces and delicious warm Nubian food. You can do yoga in the village while you are in front of the beautiful view of the Nile River in our meditation package in Egypt. One of the strange habits of the residents of this village is that they raise crocodiles and are not afraid of them. And one of the most famous features of this village is its bright colors, it is really a village of bright colors.
Temple of Kalabsha
It was originally built for the sun god in Nubia called Mandolins to reach the Holy of Holies of God Mandolins, you pass through more than one gate and hall.
The temple starts with a great gate, when you enter the template gate you will see a court with pillars, inside the first court another gate with a design “ called the wall curtains”. After you enter this gate there is another court. After the second court, there is a room called “front hall1” and then “front hall2”. You passed front hall2 now you are in the holy of holies.
You will find all the temples built in the Ptolemaic era following this structure. Enjoy a day tour to Kalabsha Temple from Aswan and know more details about its history.
And if you were a fan of museums, do not miss visiting the Nubian Museum in the Nubian Village, Aswan Museum, and The Nile Museum, in which you will find wonderful monuments that tell and reflect the eras that passed through.
