Private Day tour to High Dam&Unfinished Obelisk&Philae From Aswan

4.9
(29 reviews)

4 hours (approximately)
Pickup offered
Offered in: German and 3 more

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.

What's Included

Professional Private Egyptologist English-speaking guide
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Philae motorboat
Entrance Fees
Gharb soheil, The island, Nagaa al-Mahatta or New Aswan Pick up/Drop off (10 USD extra per person)

Meeting and pickup

Pickup points
You can choose a pickup location at checkout (multiple pickup locations are available).
Pickup details:

The driver will pick up from your hotel directly

Itinerary

Duration: 4 hours (approximately)
  • 1
    Temple of Philae

    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).

    1 hour Admission ticket not included
  • 2
    Unfinished Obelisk

    Then you'll head to the second site to dig up and learn more about the story behind the unfinished obelisk, known in the ancient Egyptian language as tekhen. 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.

    1 hour Admission ticket not included
  • 3
    Aswan High Dam

    Your last stop will be 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.

    1 hour Admission ticket not included
  • 4
    Aswan

    Finally, you will be dropped off at your hotel

    1 hour Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Supplied by Nice tours

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Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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