Your day trip to Aswan from Luxor by car will start with an early morning pick-up from your hotel in Luxor. You will travel by car through the scenic Nile Valley, passing by the ancient towns of Edfu and Kom Ombo. The driving time is about four hours, and you will have some stops along the way for refreshments and restrooms. Upon arrival in Aswan, you will meet your guide and driver, who will take you to your first destination: the Philae Temple. This is a charming island temple that was dedicated to the goddess Isis, the mother of Horus and the wife of Osiris. The temple was built during the Ptolemaic and Roman periods, and it features various shrines, halls, and columns. The temple was also the last active site of the ancient Egyptian religion, until it was closed by the Byzantine emperor Justinian in the 6th century CE1. The temple was relocated to its current location in the 1970s, to save it from the rising waters of Lake Nasser. You will have the opportunity to explore the temple and see the beautiful reliefs and inscriptions that depict the myths and rituals of Isis and her family. Your guide will explain the history and the significance of this enchanting site, and you will have some free time to take photos and enjoy the island’s scenery.