Includes/Excludes
Includes
- Hotel pick-up and drop-off
- Professional English-speaking guide
- Air-conditioned transportation
- Motorboat to Philae Temple
- Bottled water
Excludes
- Personal expenses
- Tipping
- Optional activities
- Entrance fees to all sites
Overview
Experience the best of Aswan’s historical and cultural treasures on this full-day guided tour to Philae Temple, Aswan High Dam, and the Unfinished Obelisk. This journey offers a perfect blend of ancient Egyptian heritage and modern engineering achievements.
Start your tour with a visit to Philae Temple, beautifully located on Agilkia Island. Dedicated to the goddess Isis, this temple complex is one of the most picturesque sites in Egypt and showcases stunning carvings and well-preserved structures. You will reach the temple by a short and scenic motorboat ride across the Nile.
Next, head to the High Dam, one of Egypt’s greatest modern projects, built to regulate the Nile’s flow and generate electricity. Enjoy panoramic views of Lake Nasser and learn about its importance to Egypt’s economy.
Finally, visit the Unfinished Obelisk in the ancient granite quarries of Aswan. This massive structure provides valuable insight into ancient stone-cutting techniques.
This tour is ideal for travelers seeking history, culture, and breathtaking scenery in one unforgettable day.
Highlights
- Learn about ancient and modern Egypt
- Enjoy a Nile motorboat ride
- Explore the Unfinished Obelisk
- Discover the High Dam engineering project
- Visit the beautiful Philae Temple on an island