Explore Aswan in a Day: Philae Temple, Obelisk, and High Dam
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Overview
On this comprehensive tour of Aswan, you will explore the city’s key modern and ancient landmarks with an expert Egyptologist. You will travel in comfort in an air-conditioned vehicle and begin with panoramic views of the Aswan High Dam, the monumental 1960s structure built to control the Nile’s annual floods. Along the way you will see the Unfinished Obelisk, a colossal monument left half-carved in its quarry by ancient craftsmen, and admire the scale of the engineering and workmanship. You will then embark on a boat ride to Philae Temple, celebrated for its island setting. As you move through the temple’s courts, terraces and chambers, you will learn about its dedication to the goddess Isis and the religious history preserved there. After exploring the island temple, you will return to the heart of Aswan, having seen the main highlights that illustrate the city’s ancient heritage and modern achievements.
Highlights
- ✦Private tour
- ✦Hotel pickup
What's included
- ✓Hotel pickup and drop-off
- ✓Private tour
- ✓Air-conditioned vehicle
- ✓Egyptologist guide
- ✓Bottled water
- ✓All taxes and fees
- ✕Tipping
Frequently asked questions
- How long is this experience?
- 6 hours
- Can I cancel my booking?
- Yes — you can cancel free of charge up to 24 hours before it starts.
- What's included?
- Hotel pickup and drop-off · Private tour · Air-conditioned vehicle · Egyptologist guide · Bottled water · All taxes and fees
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- ↩️ Free cancellation up to 24h before
