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Elephantine Island tour on Aswan with expert Egyptologists
(6) Reviews
Aswan
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Family Friendly - kids mischief/Naughty are welcomed :) -easy soft move - Stressless - Hustless
Before the city of Aswan was there, Elephantine Island was the site of a pharaonic era trading town called Swenet that used the island and the turbulent waters of the First Cataract as protection from attack.
Bottled water on board the vehicle during the tour
Sightseeing entrance fees are to be paid on spot by credit card
other Languages Egyptologist guide are available up to request
Tipping, beverages, extra activities, and Personal spending
Important Information
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Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
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Wheelchair accessible
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Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
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Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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We do pickup all travelers in Aswan city with an extra cost of $10 per person.
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
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Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
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This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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Elephantine Island tour on Aswan with expert Egyptologists
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Aswan
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About
Family Friendly - kids mischief/Naughty are welcomed :) -easy soft move - Stressless - Hustless
Before the city of Aswan was there, Elephantine Island was the site of a pharaonic era trading town called Swenet that used the island and the turbulent waters of the First Cataract as protection from attack.
Bottled water on board the vehicle during the tour
Sightseeing entrance fees are to be paid on spot by credit card
other Languages Egyptologist guide are available up to request
Tipping, beverages, extra activities, and Personal spending
Itinerary
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Elephantine Island
According to ancient Egyptian religion, Elephantine was the dwelling place of Khnum, the ram-headed god of the cataracts, who guarded and controlled the waters of the Nile from caves beneath the island. He was worshipped here as part of a late triad of Egyptian deities. This "Elephantine Triad" included Satis and Anuket. Satis was worshipped from very early times as a war goddess and protector of this strategic region of Egypt. When seen as a fertility goddess, she personified the bountiful annual flooding of the Nile, which was identified as her daughter, Anuket. The cult of Satis originated in the ancient city of Aswan. Later, when the triad was formed, Khnum became identified as her consort and, thereby, was thought of as the father of Anuket. His role in myths changed later and another deity was assigned his duties with the river. At that time his role as a potter enabled him to be assigned a duty in the creation of human bodies.
