High Dam, Unfinished Obelisk and Philae Temple from Aswan
See the highlights of Aswan in a one day tour. Our daily tours will take you to the High Dam, which created Lake Nasser, as well as the Unfinished Obelisk to see how ancient Egyptians cut these huge stone pillars, and finally Philae Temple, which is dedicated to the goddess Isis.
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High Dam, Unfinished Obelisk and Philae Temple from Aswan
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What's included in High Dam, Unfinished Obelisk and Philae Temple from Aswan
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
Aswan High Dam
We will pick you up from your hotel or Nile cruise in Aswan and then you will enjoy a day tour in the amazing city of Aswan. Start your tour by a visit to the High Dam, an engineering miracle built in 1960 to protect Egypt from the annual floods of the Nile.
Unfinished Obelisk
Then proceed to visit the Unfinished Obelisk which shows the techniques used by the ancient Egyptians to cut obelisks. Most probably this obelisk belongs to Queen Hatshepsut, one of the rulers of the 18th Dynasty and the royal wife of king Tuthmosis II. This queen was the owner of her Temple at the eastern bank of Luxor. Also, there is an opinion that says that it belongs to Queen Nefertiti.
Temple of Philae
Move on and visit the majestic Philae Temple which was built to honor Goddess Isis, the chief deity of the island. Later you will be transferred back to your hotel.
Inclusions
- Buffet lunch
- Hotel pickup and drop-off (if option selected)
- Transport by air-conditioned minivan
- Qualified Egyptologist guide
- Tipping
- Personal expenses
- Drinks
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Additional Information
We pick up from all hotels in Aswan
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• Comfortable walking shoes are recommended Hotel pickups commence prior to this time Hotel pickups commence prior to this time, you must contact the local service provider to verify your exact pickup time.
