Development Projects in Luxor and Aswan for Enhancing Egypt's Tourist Experience

The Egyptian Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities is actively involved in various development projects aimed at enhancing the Egypt tour experience at archaeological sites and museums in Luxor and Aswan governorates during their Egypt travel packages. This aligns with the national strategy for tourism development in Egypt. Projects include careful restoration work on tombs and temples, the installation of information boards, the creation of visitor paths, the development of bathroom facilities, and the provision of wooden pergolas to increase the efficiency of services provided to visitors.

Dr. Mustafa Waziri, Secretary General of the Supreme Council of Antiquities, said that work is underway on these projects in parallel, which contributes to their completion as soon as possible. This confirms the keenness of the Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities, represented by the Supreme Council of Antiquities, to provide distinguished tourist destinations for tourists coming for Egypt day tours and to implement the national strategy for tourism development. Which was launched by the Ministry.

In this context, Brigadier Engineer Hisham Samir, Assistant Minister of Tourism and Antiquities for Antiquities and Museums Projects, made an inspection tour of the ongoing projects in Luxor and Aswan governorates to inquire about the most recent developments in them and to monitor the work's progress.

In Luxor Governorate, the Luxor daytour included the areas of the Valley of theKings and Queens, Deir El-Medina, Deir El-Bahari, Qurna, and Temple of Medinet Habu, in which the development work comprises some meticulous restoration work on the nearby tombs and temples, information boards at archaeological sites, pathways for visitors, restroom development, and the construction of wooden pergolas as a resting area for both tourists and Egyptians while on Egypt classic tours. He was also keen to follow up on the progress of work on the electronic ticket gate system to facilitate the entry and exit of Egyptian visitors and tourists.

As part of the Egypt luxury tour, visitors had the opportunity to explore the renowned KarnakTemples located on the eastern mainland. The tour included an insightful visit to witness the ongoing restoration efforts in the area. Notably, the restoration work focused on the meticulous preservation of the Great Hypostyle Hall and the installation of a new wooden covering for the eastern section of the Great Southern Hypostyle Hall. Additionally, the paths for visitors were replaced and renewed with sandstone floors, ensuring a seamless and immersive experience. The tour also included a visit to the Luxor Museum, where efforts for its development and enhancement were observed.

In Aswan Governorate, the Aswan day tour included a visit to the Edfu Temple and a follow-up on the exterior wall and floor preparation work being done for the parking areas for cars and tourist vehicles in order to facilitate the entry process for visitors during their Egypt Nile cruse tours, as well as work to improve the effectiveness of the services offered to guests, as well as the preparation of the fire room and the creation of two contemporary firefighting and lighting networks in keeping with the temple's archaeological significance to replace and renovate bathrooms and prepare the site to receive Egypt wheelchair accessible tours for people of determination, including corridors and bathrooms.

The Egypt group tour also included the project to develop the Unfinished Obelisk, the Kalabsha Temple, and the Philae Temple, the development work of which included refining the general site, creating a ticket room, and preparing visiting itineraries for visitors with special needs to facilitate movement to enter the temple, as well as interior lighting works, the general site, and the surrounding area, in addition to inspecting the Nubian Museum and following up on the work. It includes works to raise the efficiency of the museum’s central air conditioning system, the efficiency of the museum’s specialized and service lighting network, two display screens, and the efficiency of some stone and wooden corridors.

These ongoing projects reflect Egypt's commitment to preserving its rich cultural heritage and providing unforgettable Egypt shore excursion experiences for travelers from around the world. Egypt is a land of wonders that never goes out of style, attracting tourists with its captivating charm and historical treasures. Its emphasis is on development and providing exceptional service.