Aswan Day Tour Visiting Philae Temple, Unfinished Obelisk and High Dam in Aswan
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Aswan Day Tour Visiting Philae Temple, Unfinished Obelisk and High Dam in Aswan

Aswan Day Tour Visiting Philae Temple, Unfinished Obelisk and High Dam in Aswan

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See the highlights of picturesque Aswan on a comprehensive tour with an expert Egyptologist guide. Traveling by air-conditioned vehicle, start with views of the Aswan High Dam, the massive 1960s structure built to counter the annual flooding of the Nile. Admire the dam and then see the Unfinished Obelisk, a gigantic, half-carved obelisk abandoned in its quarry by ancient quarrymen. Later, ride a boat to Philae Temple, renowned for its beautiful island location. Tour the magnificent courts, terraces and chambers dedicated to the goddess Isis before returning to Aswan proper.

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Things To Know

  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Entry Fees
  • All service charges & taxes
  • Egyptologist guide
  • bottled water
  • Personal Items
  • Tipping
  • any Optional Tours
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Entry fees includes basic area only

What's included in the package

Itinerary

Aswan High Dam

At 8:00 am Tour guide will pick you up from your hotel or Nile cruise or even from the airport in Aswan to enjoy a day tour in the amazing city of Aswan Start your tour by a visit to the High Dam, an engineering miracle built in 1960 protecting Egypt from annual floods from the Nile

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Unfinished Obelisk

Then proceed to visit the Unfinished Obelisk which shows the techniques used by the ancient Egyptians to cut obelisks. Most probably this obelisk belongs to Queen Hatshepsut, one of the rulers of the 18th Dynasty and the royal wife of king Tuthmosis II. This queen was the owner of her Temple in the eastern bank of Luxor Also there is an opinion said that it belongs to Queen Nefertiti.

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Temple of Philae

Move on to visit the majestic Philae Temple which was built in the honor of Goddess Isis the chief deity of the island. Later you will be transferred back to your hotel.

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Where to meet and pickup

Pickup and Dropoff

You can choose to be picked up from a list of locations, or alternatively, have the choice to make your own way to the meeting points

Meeting / End Points

  • Aswan

Ticket Redemption

Direct access, no redemption is required

Reviews By Other Travelers

4.8
Based on 67 reviews

What do other 67 guests say about Aswan Day Tour Visiting Philae Temple, Unfinished Obelisk and High Dam in Aswan

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Seokjin_H
5
Aug 2024
I was able to participate in the tour comfortably thanks to the friendly explanations and friendly attitude.
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Stacey_W
5
May 2024
Mariam was sweet and knowledgeable. She was able to answer questions and open for general conversation. We enjoyed ourselves. She also knew all the good photo ops.
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ismailyaman1
5
May 2024
The program is well prepared and we were able to see attractions in detail. Our guide, Magdi, was perfect and assist us on catching critical historical pieces, as well as fancy pictures. I loved Philae Temple, which is a must see in Egypt.

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Emo Tours Egypt

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Things to know

Included
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Entry Fees
  • All service charges & taxes
  • Egyptologist guide
  • bottled water
Not Included
  • Personal Items
  • Tipping
  • any Optional Tours
Additional Information
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Entry fees includes basic area only

Payment Methods

Accept all major debit and credit cards
discoverCreated with Sketch.
jcbCreated with Sketch.
alipay_hkCreated with Sketch.
Accept crypto currencies