Aswan Sightseeing (High Dam, Phiela Island & Unfinished Obelisk).

What's Included

Meeting and pickup

Itinerary

• 1
  Aswan High Dam

  Breakfast on board then transfer you to Cairo Airport to catch the morning flight to Aswan. A day tour to visit the nicest city of Egypt, town of charm and beauty it is land of Nubia. Its monuments have especial impression of Greek-Roman era. The Greeks and Romans are influenced in the ancient Egyptian culture, religion and architects, however they decided to merge it with their heritage when they rebuilt the ruined temples. Ptolemaic period started in 332 B.C by Alexander the great when he invaded Egypt to liberate them from Persians and to establish his own great Empire. On the way to visit Aswan sightseeing you will have a look and drive over the oldest dam in Egypt the low Aswan dam that built in 1898. Probably the first tour will be the High-Dam distinctly is one of the biggest dams in the world was built in 1960. Enjoy seeing the reservoir “artificial lake Naser”, friendship monument and powerplants.

  1 hour 30 minutes • Admission ticket included
• 2
  Temple of Philae

  Secondly a water trip to Philae Island located in the middle of the Nile and was dedicated to the goddess Isis. You will be able to visit a complex of Geek-Roman chapels and Phiela temple. The entire complex is moved from its original location on Phiela Island to Egilika Island to salvage it from submerging when the dams were built there.

  2 hours • Admission ticket included
• 3
  Unfinished Obelisk

  Thirdly a visit to the ancient quarry where the Unfinished Obelisk is lying down there. This place explains how the ancient Egyptians cut numerous obelisks in there to be founded in their ancient temples. Finally, Back to cruise. Overnight in Aswan.

  1 hour 30 minutes • Admission ticket included

Additional info

• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels

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