Private Day Tour of Aswan, Philae Temple and Obelisk

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4 to 8 hours (approximately)
Pickup offered
Offered in: German and 4 more

This private tour offers an unhurried, deeply personal encounter with Aswan’s ancient wonders. With your own Egyptologist guide and a private vehicle, you’ll enjoy complete flexibility and insightful storytelling tailored to your interests. Unlike large group tours, this experience allows you to linger at the Philae Temple, examine the Unfinished Obelisk up close, and ask all the questions you want. From hotel pickup to your final drop-off, every detail is handled with care — making this a seamless, enriching, and truly local way to explore Aswan.

What's Included

All Fees and Taxes
Hotel pickup and drop-off
All Transfers by Private A/C latest Model Vehicle
Bottled water
Any additions not mentioned
Tipping

Meeting and pickup

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

Your trip begins in the heart of Aswan, where your private Egyptologist tour guide will meet you at your hotel. Travel in complete comfort in a private, air-conditioned vehicle to ensure a relaxing start to your exploration. The tour typically starts around 8:00 AM, but departure times can be adjusted to suit your schedule. Aswan mornings are quiet, offering a peaceful setting to start your day. Remember to wear comfortable shoes and bring sunscreen as you'll wander among the archaeological sites under the Egyptian sun. Your guide will provide you with bottles of mineral water to keep you refreshed throughout the tour.

Itinerary

Duration: 4 to 8 hours (approximately)
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    Unfinished Obelisk

    Prepare to be transported through time as you reach the island sanctuary of Philae, accessible only by motorboat. Dedicated to the goddess Isis, this temple complex is a masterpiece of Ptolemaic architecture. Wander among towering columns adorned with detailed reliefs and learn how the entire temple was relocated piece by piece to save it from flooding after the construction of the Aswan High Dam. It’s not just a visit — it’s a story of ancient devotion and modern engineering.

    2 hours • Admission ticket included
  • 2
    Temple of Philae

    Step into the ancient granite quarries of Aswan to witness the Unfinished Obelisk — a 1,200-ton monument carved directly into the bedrock. Intended to be the largest obelisk ever created, its sudden abandonment offers a rare, raw look into ancient engineering. See the tool marks and fissures up close as your guide explains how Egypt’s artisans shaped stone over 3,000 years ago.

    2 hours • Admission ticket included

Additional info

  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Supplied by Bastet Tours

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Day Trips
Bus Tours
Private Sightseeing Tours
Cultural Tours
Historical Tours
Archaeology Tours
Limousine 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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