Aswan Tour to High Dam, The Obelisk and Philae Temple by Boat
In one day, tour, visit the famous attractions of Aswan, the High Dam, one of the modern great projects in Egypt, the Philae temple which was dedicated to goddess Isis and the Unfinished Obelisk.
Admire the High Dam, learn about ancient monument construction at the incomplete obelisk, then take a motorboat over the Nile to the beautiful Philae Temple. A full-day private tour of the High Dam, Unfinished Obelisk, and Philae Temple.
Cover the best attractions in Aswan in only one day of sightseeing. Enjoy a tailored travel experience, available in several languages. Travel comfortably with an air-conditioned private vehicle and motorboat.
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What's included in Aswan Tour to High Dam, The Obelisk and Philae Temple by Boat
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
Aswan High Dam
Start your day tour in Aswan by getting picked up from your hotel or cruise ship and driving to the High Dam of Aswan, an engineering miracle built in the 1960s. From the top of the High Dam you can gaze across Lake Nasser to the Kalabsha temple in the south and the huge power station to the north.
Unfinished Obelisk
Continue to the Unfinished Obelisk in the granite quarries of Aswan, where much of the red granite used for ancient temples and colossi came from. The Unfinished Obelisk still lies where it was carved when a crack was discovered as it was being hewn from the rock. Your qualified Egyptologist guide will explain how the 1 tonne obelisk was carved, and why the crack caused it to be abandoned.
Temple of Philae
The last of the 3 famous Aswan sites you will see is generally regarded as the best. Philae Temple was carefully moved to its current location (around 500 meters from the original site) when the construction of the High Dam caused surrounding Nile waters to rise. A short motorboat ride takes you to the island, where your guide will take you on a walking tour through the temple before allowing you free time to explore further on your own. Dedicated to the goddess Isis, Philae Temple has a beautiful setting on an island in the river which has been landscaped to match its original site.
Inclusions
- Entry fees to historical sites ( optional )
- A professional Egyptologist tour guide
- Bottle of water for each participant
- Nile tour by motorboat to visit Phiale temple
- Transport by air-conditioned modern vehicle
- All transfers and pick ups from/ to your hotel or Nile Cruise
- Service , Taxes , Fuel Surcharge , Parking and Landing Fees
- Gratuities, Tipping for Guide, Driver (Recommended)
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Pickup and Dropoff
Choose to be picked up from a list of locations
Please arrive at the pick up point 5 minutes before departure time.
Additional Information
In case of pick up from the airport, Our guide will be in front of the arrival terminal with a sign board with the client's name. We need the the flight number and arrival time. In case of hotel pick up, the meeting point will be at the hotel Lobby.
