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Philae Temple and High Dam Aswan Day Tour

Aswan, Egyptby Egyptoria

  • 8 hours
  • Free cancellation
  • Instant confirmation
  • Private tour
  • Mobile or paper ticket accepted
  • Guide: German, English, Italian, French, Spanish

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Overview

Explore Aswan on our day tour visiting an unfinished obelisk, the High Dam with its modern engineering bringing us into the 21st century. Continuing on your day adventure, take a boat ride to the Philae Temple, delight in the history and scenic views at the temple of the goddess Isis.

What's included

  • Bottle water each
  • Private tour
  • WiFi on board
  • Light lunch
  • Experienced Egyptology guide
  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • All taxes
  • Gratuities
  • Entrance fees

Itinerary

  1. 1

    Aswan High Dam

    30 min

    Your day tour starts in Aswan where your Egyptoria guide meets you at your hotel launching a memorable journey exploring Aswan’s city treasures. We head off to an architectural engineering feat, the High Dam, built in 1960 that protects Egypt from the yearly flooding of the Nile River.

  2. 2

    Unfinished Obelisk

    1 hour

    Our next destination is the unfinished obelisk the largest ever found. The obelisks carvings show the ancient building techniques of the temple builders. While historians believe the obelisk to be Queen Hatshepsut’s, there are theories that believe it could be Queen Nefertiti’s.

  3. 3

    Temple of Philae

    2 hours

    Our last stop on our Aswan tour is a temple located on the island of Philae. The Philae Temple was built in honor of the goddess Isis. Taking a motorboat To the island you’ll see magnificent views enjoying a truly unique experience. After your day tour, you will be dropped back off at your hotel.

Meeting and pickup

Pick up and drop off services anywhere in Aswan

Good to know

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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