Private tour to Philae Temple, High Dam & Unfinished Obelisk
Explore Aswan's sites on a half-day tour with a private Egyptologist guide. Learn the secrets of the legendary Philae Temple, the mystery of the Unfinished Obelisk, and the wonders of the High Dam.
Enjoy your journey in Aswan and discover the most important landmarks and what makes it so special. after you get picked up from your hotel in Aswan, meet your guide and enjoy the motorboat ride and the special Nile view on your way to explore Philae temple, This beautiful temple complex is one of the most picturesque in all of Egypt. The temple of Isis was one of the last ancient Egyptian temples to remain active, as it continued to function until the reign of the Byzantine Emperor Justinian I (527–565 AD).
Highlights *Visit Philae Temple Complex *Enjoy the unique view of the Nile as it crosses Aswan High Dam *Find out the secrets and the story behind the Unfinished obelisk
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Car & tour guide
Car+Guide : A private car and tour guide allows you to customize your itinerary and have a more personalized experience
Pickup included
What's included in Private tour to Philae Temple, High Dam & Unfinished Obelisk
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
Philae Timple
Enjoy your journey in Aswan and discover the most important landmarks and what makes it so special. after you get picked up from your hotel in Aswan, meet your guide and enjoy the motorboat ride and the special Nile view on your way to explore Philae temple, This beautiful temple complex is one of the most picturesque in all of Egypt. The temple of Isis was one of the last ancient Egyptian temples to remain active, as it continued to function until the reign of the Byzantine Emperor Justinian I (527–565 AD).
Aswan High Dam
The High Dam. The Dam is 3600 meters long, 980 meters thick at the base, and 111 meters tall. Egypt's modern example of construction on a monumental scale, the controversial Aswan High Dam, 13km south of Aswan, contains 18 times the amount of material used in the Great Pyramid of Khufu and created Lake Nasser, one of the world's largest artificial lakes. Finally, you will be dropped off at your hotel.
Unfinished Obelisk
second site to dig up and learn more about the story behind the unfinished obelisk, known in the ancient Egyptian language as takhen. famous for its supply of hard and high-quality stone. Believed to have been commissioned by Hatshepsut (c. 1473–1458 BC) for the temple of Amun in Karnak.
Inclusions
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Egyptologist tour guide
- Gratuities
- Food and drinks
- Entrance Fees
- Motor Boat fees to the island
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- 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 30 minutes before departure time.
Additional Information
we will pickup from any hotel from cairo
