Aswan Nile Cruises Day Tours The Philae Temple

Discover Egypt in the very best way possible by joining the Nile River Cruises. Get to see the greatest of what this excellent and historical country has to offer you by experiencing tours on the MS Shehrazad Luxury Liner . The Nile River Cruises are all luxurious and deluxe ships touring across the best sites of the long and winding Nile.

From Luxor to Aswan you can take pleasure in some of the most amazing sights along the way. The MS Sabena Al Kahila Nile Cruise is one of the greatest cruises that gives the tours to these sites. Not only will you get to see the best of the Nile but you will be treated to the locations but also a traditional service and amenities.

At the southern tip of Egypt is the city of Aswan, site to many attractions which includes the Philae Temple on the Agilika Island. This temple is one of the most important Nubian temples recovered after the rising waters of the man-made Lake Nasser.

The temple is devoted to the goddess Isis, the goddess of motherhood, fertility and magic. She was the god mother of the powerful and well-known Hathor one of the most known gods in Egyptian mythology.

It was named the Philae Temple because it was initially found on the Philae Island inside the area of the lake. After the building of the Aswan High Dam, this temple was one of the Nubian Monuments Movement by the Egyptian Authorities as well as the international agency UNESCO.

Today tourists can appreciate the Philae Temple and all the relics and reliefs within by going to the Agilika Island in Aswan. Most cruises like the MS Grand Princess Deluxe Nile Ship , travel to the city of Aswan with day tours to the places in the city including the Philae Temple.