Private Aswan Highlights Tour from Aswan Airport

What's Included

Meeting and pickup

Itinerary

• Aswan International Airport (Pass by)

  Upon your arrival at Aswan International Airport, please collect your luggage and proceed to the airport exit gate, where your tour guide will be waiting to welcome you. The guide will be holding a sign displaying your name for easy identification.

  Admission ticket free
• 1
  Aswan High Dam

  Proceed to the Aswan High Dam, one of Egypt's greatest modern engineering achievements. Constructed between 1960 and 1970 across the Nile River, the dam was built to control the annual flooding of the Nile, provide a reliable water supply for agriculture, and generate hydroelectric power. Enjoy panoramic views over the vast Lake Nasser, one of the world's largest artificial lakes, while learning about the dam's significant role in Egypt's economic development and modern history.

  30 minutes • Admission ticket included
• 2
  Philae Timple

  Enjoy a scenic motorboat ride across the Nile to the beautiful island of Philae, home to the magnificent Temple of Isis, one of Egypt's best-preserved ancient sanctuaries. Originally built during the reign of Pharaoh Nectanebo I (380–362 BC) and later expanded by the Ptolemies and Romans, the temple is renowned for its elegant architecture, impressive colonnades, and fascinating mythology dedicated to the goddess Isis. Explore the temple with your expert guide, discovering its rich history and intricate carvings, before enjoying some free time to stroll the island, take memorable photographs, and admire the peaceful surroundings at your own pace.

  1 hour 30 minutes • Admission ticket included
• 3
  Unfinished Obelisk

  Discover the remarkable Unfinished Obelisk, the largest known ancient obelisk ever attempted. Accompanied by your expert Egyptologist guide, you'll explore the ancient granite quarry where this colossal monument remains partially carved from the bedrock after a crack halted its construction. Learn about the ingenious stone-cutting techniques used by the ancient Egyptians and gain insight into how these massive monuments were created and transported. Walk around the site, examine the visible tool marks, and imagine the sheer scale of what would have been a 42-meter (137-foot), 1,200-ton masterpiece had it been completed.

  45 minutes • Admission ticket included
• Aswan (Pass by)

  Conclude your tour with a convenient transfer to your Aswan hotel, Nile Cruise, or the airport.

  Admission ticket free

Additional info

• Suitable for all physical fitness levels
• Pick-up and drop-off location in Aswan, (Flight details)
• Additional supplement applies to guided services provided in languages other than English.
• Your tour guide will be waiting for you at the airport exit gate, holding a sign with your name for easy identification.

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