Private tour to Philae Temple , Aswan High Dam and Unfinished Obelisk

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

Explore the highlights of Aswan and Nubian culture on this private and guided tour. Visit Philae temple and learn about how the temple dismantled and transferred stone by stone to Agilika island by UNESCO's rescue project, the Unfinished obelisk and the gigantic High Dam.
* View the mammoth High Dam and learn how and why this engineering
marvel was built in the 1960 s
* Visit a quarry to see the Unfinished Obelisk, an ancient obelisk left
abandoned in the bedrock during ancient times.
* Explore the Philae Temple complex, an ancient pilgrimage center dedicated
to the goddess Isis.
* Tour the beautiful, island of Agilika and-set temple with its courts, chambers
and kiosk of Trajan
* Birth house ,dedicated to Hathor-Isis in honor of the birth of her son Horus

What's Included

All transfers by Private modern air-conditioning vehicle
Private Egyptologist tour guide throughout the trip
Bottle of water on the vehicle.
All service charges and taxes.
Pick up and drop off from hotels, Nile Cruises &other departure points
Any extras not mentioned in the program
Tipping(not mandatory) it,s only personal gesture

Meeting and pickup

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

Pick up /Drop off from all Aswan Hotels , Nile cruises , Train station and Aswan Airport

Itinerary

Duration: 4 hours (approximately)
  • 1
    Aswan High Dam

    Your Egyptologist guide will pick you up from your hotel and start your journey by visiting the High Dam, a marvel of engineering when it was constructed. The Dam Originally built for irrigation, generating hydro electric power and against drought and flooding. Building the Dam took ten years between 1960 till 1970 and displaced over 100,000 Nubian from their homes

    1 hour • Admission ticket included
  • 2
    Temple of Philae

    Enjoy riding a motorized boat to Philae Temple, dedicated to the goddess Isis on Agilkia Island. The temple was dismantled when the Aswan High Dam was constructed and was part of a major relocation project for archaeological sites under the UNESCO Nubia Campaign. As you pass through the central doorway, you will see Birth House (Mammisi), dedicated to Hathor-Isis in honor of the birth of her son Horus. Gaze at the particularly interesting reliefs which depict scenes from the childhood of Horus, including Horus as a falcon in the swamps of the Delta and Isis suckling Horus in the swamps. It was the place for pilgrimage through centuries. Many inscriptions show that pilgrims flocked to Philae in Greek and Roman times to pay homage to the mysterious and benign Isis, goddess of healing. Explore also the temple of Hathor built in honor of Hathor-Aphrodite , and Kiosk of Trajan.

    2 hours • Admission ticket included
  • 3
    Unfinished Obelisk

    Stop at the stone quarries to see the unfinished obelisk, lies abandoned in the bedrock. It is the largest known ancient obelisk illustrating the skills of Egypt’s stonemasons. Marks from workers’ tools are still clearly visible on the bedrock. This large unfinished obelisk in the Northern Quarries has provided valuable insight into how these monuments were created. Obelisks were Hatsheput,s favorite vehicle for royal propaganda and confirming her legitimacy and her special relationship to the gods. Enjoy a private transfer back to the departure points accompanied by Egyptology guide.

    1 hour • Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Supplied by Blue 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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