Aswan Day Tour: Discover Philae Temple, Unfinished Obelisk, and High Dam
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Aswan
Embark on a thrilling day tour in Aswan to visit the iconic Philae Temple, Unfinished Obelisk, and Aswan High Dam. Explore ancient monuments and immerse yourself in the rich history of Egypt.
Duration: 6 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Aswan High Dam - The day begins at 8 am, when your Egyptologist guide collects you from the airport, or your hotel or cruise ship, for a day tour of the stunning Nile-side city of Aswan. You’ll travel by air-conditioned car to view the Aswan High Dam, an engineering miracle built in the 1960s to control the flooding of the Nile. Next on your itinerary is the Unfinished Obelisk, a part-carved obelisk abandoned in its quarry by ancient quarrymen: your guide will explain the techniques used by craftsmen to create these classic monuments. Most likely this obelisk was created for Queen Hatshepsut, the extraordinary female pharaoh who sometimes wore the traditional pharaoh’s beard and built a vast temple on Luxor’s West Bank. After the Unfinished Obelisk, you’ll transfer by road and boat to the green and beautiful island of Philae at the heart of the Nile. Here you’ll explore the pylons, columns, and courtyards of the stunning temple of Isis, the Egyptian fertility goddess whose cult spread from Egypt across the Roman Empire. Drop-off to your hotel.
What's Included
  • Complimentary hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Comfortable transport in an air-conditioned car
  • Expert guidance from a qualified Egyptologist
What's Not Included
  • Gratuities
  • Lunch
  • Entrance Fees
Additional Information

Discover the most iconic ancient structures and attractions Egypt has to offer in a single day with this tour. Embark on a comprehensive journey around the scenic Aswan, directed by a professional Egyptologist guide. Begin your tour by experiencing the Aswan High Dam from the comfortable seat of an air-conditioned vehicle. This monumental hydro-structure was erected in the 1960s to prevent the Nile from annual flooding. After appreciating the marvel of the High dam, proceed to the Unfinished Obelisk – an enormous, incomplete obelisk left untouched in its quarry by the ancient builders. Following this, cruise to the Philae Temple, noted for its stunning location on an island. Explore the impressive courts, terraces, and rooms dedicated to the Goddess Isis, before returning to Aswan.

  • travelers required to wear personal protective equipment (masks, gloves)
Location
Aswan High Dam
Manteqet As Sad Al Aali,
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Eijio44
Feb 12, 2024
thank you - The guide and driver were wonderful. I can trust them. Egyptians are wonderful. I respect them. It was a fun trip. Thank you.
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Leyw2022
Oct 8, 2023
Thanks for the great time in Aswan - I traveled solo and took the Aswan tour with guides Alaaedine and Mubarak, and driver Taher. I highly recommend this tour for the following reasons: I was promptly picked up from the airport around 9 am. Our tour began with visits to the Unfinished Obelisk and the High Dam, followed by the Philae Temple. We enjoyed a boat ride to a Nubian village and had dinner there. What made this tour exceptional: The trip was flexible, and my request to include a swim stop was accommodated. The boat trip was like something out of a fairy tale. As the only traveler, I had a private tour. The pricing was very reasonable. I had two guides for some parts of the tour. The dinner was fantastic, and we dined at the highest point in the village. Alaaedine is an incredibly experienced and professional guide who explains things very clearly. Mubarak is highly motivated and dedicated to showing you the best of Egypt. Our driver was absolutely fantastic, with an excellent knowledge of the area, which saved us a lot of time. I will definitely choose them again for my next trip to Egypt
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Sianh837
Apr 9, 2022
Nermien the woman guide. Fab trips in and from Aswan - I did this as part of a nile cruise and also went to the nubian village on a fellucca and boat. Nermien is a very knowledgeable woman guide. As a lone woman traveller it was great to have a woman guide. I would highly recommend her and the trips plus abu simbel.
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336freddied
Feb 5, 2022
Great Guide, great experience. - Loved the complete your, Guide was exceptional, driver was good & the car immaculate & on time. Highly recommended.
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Nermien
Jan 19, 2022
Highly Recommend - Nermien was very friendly, helpful and informative she made sure to answer any of our questions and clear any doubts and made us feel very welcome. We highly recommend booking a tour with her!
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U8442qndorisc
Nov 29, 2021
Beshoy is the man! - Recommendble experience with knowledgeable & helpful tour guide, Beshoy. Philae Temple is very interesting!
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Mohammedzaffari
Nov 10, 2021
Experience of a lifetime - I had a spectacular time with Nermien, my guide for the day in Aswan. She went out of her way to ensure I was comfortable and having a good time. Helped me a lot in bargaining and advised me on where to purchase genuine items at a good rate. Apart from her amazing guiding skills she has a wonderful, warm, fun and friendly personality which made the experience much better. Truly an unforgettable experience and definitely someone I would recommend to people once I go back home!
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Dhruvankc
Oct 29, 2021
Day trip in Aswan - The tour was very amazing. Nermien, our guide picked us up from the airport and took us to the High Dam. It’s a huge dam with great views. The next destination was Philae Temple. The boat ride had a picturesque background and it was amazing experience. Very professional staff and well managed tours.
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Poojap_13
Oct 21, 2021
Super experience with Nermein visiting philae and high dam - What a wonderful trip. My family and I couldnt have asked for more. Seeing the high dam and Philae temple learning so much about it was amazing.We had visited these places with Nermein,Very knowledgeable. Recommended.she was very helpful and very friendly. It was a very comfortable trip. She able to facilitate the trip based on our requirements. We enjoyed our trip. Visiting philae temple was a great experience for us.
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211maryanng
Oct 20, 2021
Excellent Service - Our guide was amazing and very helpful! Provided us with excellent customer service and he had great knowledge of each site we visited. He made us feel very welcome and stayed with us through out our trip. He also offered other tours with him at discounted rates. I will most certainly book this tour again on my next visit
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