Overview
Duration:
4 Hours
Age Range:
All ages
Run:
Daily
Category:
Sightseeing
Guide Language:
Free Cancellation:
Yes
Description
Explore the wonders of Aswan with a guided day tour that takes you through its most iconic sites. Visit the majestic Philae Temple dedicated to the goddess Isis, marvel at the engineering feat of the High Dam, and stand before the Unfinished Obelisk — a monument frozen in time that offers insight into ancient construction techniques.
Highlights
- Visit the beautifully relocated Philae Temple on Agilkia Island
- Discover the grandeur of the High Dam of Aswan
- Stand beside the gigantic Unfinished Obelisk in the granite quarries
- Learn the history and legends behind Aswan’s landmarks with an expert guide
- Enjoy round-trip transport in a private, air-conditioned vehicle
Includes
- Private air-conditioned vehicle
- Pick-up and drop-off from your Aswan hotel/cruise
- Professional English-speaking guide
- Entrance fees to Philae Temple, High Dam, and Unfinished Obelisk
- Motorboat ride to Philae Island
Excludes
- Tipping
- Personal expenses
Tour Itineraries
Pick-Up and Visit to the High Dam
Your tour starts with a comfortable pick-up from your hotel or cruise ship. You’ll head straight to the High Dam, one of the most significant modern achievements in Egypt, built to control the Nile’s flooding and generate electricity.
Aswan • High Dam
Philae Temple by Boat
Next, you’ll take a scenic motorboat ride to Philae Island, where the Temple of Isis awaits. You’ll walk among its well-preserved columns, chapels, and reliefs as your guide tells the story of its rescue from flooding and the myth of Isis and Osiris.
Aswan • Philae Temple
The Unfinished Obelisk
Your final stop is the Unfinished Obelisk, still attached to the bedrock in Aswan’s granite quarries. This massive monument shows how ancient Egyptians shaped and carved these gigantic structures and why this one was abandoned.
Aswan • Unfinished Obelisk
Tour Prices
Total Price Options: 1
Day Tour of Aswan, Philae Temple and the Unfinished Obelisk
Pricing Options
Single
Per person • Option 1
2 persons
Per person • Option 2
3 persons
Per person • Option 3
4 persons
Per person • Option 4
5 persons
Per person • Option 5
6 persons
Per person • Option 6
Frequently Asked Questions
Is hotel pick-up included?
Can I join from a cruise ship in Aswan?
Is this a private tour?
Is tipping expected?
Can I cancel the tour if plans change?
Free cancellation
Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund
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