Philae Temple, High Dam and Unfinished Obelisk Tour
Duration
6 hours
Max People
50
Tour Type
Private
Pickup
Aswan
Overview
Full Day: Discover three of Aswan’s most famous attractions on a Philae Temple High Dam Tour. This private sightseeing experience combines ancient history, impressive engineering, and beautiful Nile scenery. You will visit Philae Temple, the Aswan High Dam, and the Unfinished Obelisk with a professional Egyptologist guide.
First, visit the impressive Aswan High Dam. This major engineering project changed life in Egypt by helping control the Nile’s annual floods. It also created Lake Nasser, one of the largest artificial lakes in the world. Your guide will explain the dam’s history and its importance to modern Egypt.
Next, continue to the Unfinished Obelisk in Aswan’s ancient granite quarries. Here, you can see how ancient Egyptian workers carved huge monuments directly from the rock. The obelisk was never completed because cracks appeared during construction. However, it still offers a fascinating look at ancient building techniques.
Then, travel by boat to the beautiful Philae Temple, located on Agilkia Island. The temple complex was mainly dedicated to the goddess Isis. Walk through its gateways, courtyards, columns, and decorated halls. In addition, your guide will explain how the temple was carefully moved to protect it from rising Nile waters.
Finally, return to your hotel or Nile cruise in Aswan. This Philae Temple High Dam Tour is a great choice for couples, families, and small groups who want to discover Aswan’s history in one easy and comfortable experience.
Highlights
- Visit the beautiful Philae Temple
- Scenic motorboat ride to Agilkia Island
- Explore the impressive Aswan High Dam
- Discover the famous Unfinished Obelisk
- Professional Egyptologist guide
- Learn about ancient Egyptian history and modern engineering
- Comfortable air-conditioned transportation
- Excellent photography opportunities
Included/Excluded
- Hotel, Nile cruise, or airport pickup and drop-off
- Air-conditioned transportation
- Professional Egyptologist guide
- Motorboat ride to Philae Temple
- Bottled water
- All taxes and service charges
- Entrance fees
- Meals and beverages
- Tips and gratuities
Tour Plan
Pickup
Your tour begins with pickup from your hotel, Nile cruise, airport, or preferred location in Aswan. Meet your professional Egyptologist guide and travel in a comfortable air-conditioned vehicle to begin your sightseeing adventure.
Philae Temple
Begin with a scenic motorboat ride across the Nile to the magnificent Philae Temple on Agilkia Island. Explore this beautifully preserved temple dedicated to the goddess Isis, admire its elegant columns, sacred courtyards, detailed hieroglyphs, and remarkable architecture, and learn about its fascinating relocation during the construction of the Aswan High Dam.
Aswan High Dam
Continue to the impressive Aswan High Dam, where you'll enjoy panoramic views over Lake Nasser and the Nile River. Your guide will explain the history and significance of this remarkable engineering project and its impact on Egypt's agriculture, electricity generation, and economy.
Unfinished Obelisk
Conclude your sightseeing with a visit to the famous Unfinished Obelisk. Located in the ancient granite quarries, this enormous monument provides a fascinating glimpse into the stone-working techniques used by ancient Egyptian craftsmen and demonstrates the ambitious scale of their construction projects.
Drop-off
After completing your sightseeing tour, enjoy a comfortable transfer back to your hotel, Nile cruise, airport, or preferred location in Aswan.
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