About this experience
See three of Aswan’s top sights on this private excursion . Board your private, air-conditioned vehicle at your hotel or Nile cruise and depart for the High Dam of Aswan, and take a boat ride to the Philae Temple, dedicated to the Goddess Isis. Explore the highlights of Aswan on a private sightseeing tour See the High Dam
A trip in nature to the Nubian Village on Soheil Island, west bank of Aswan by a small motorboat sailing around Aswan's beautiful islands and Nile river views.Know more about the Nubians and their life .
At a glance
- Duration: 6 hr
- Private experience
Plan your experience
Set aside 6 hr for the experience itself, with additional time to reach your meeting or pickup point.
Before you go
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
What is included
- hotel pick up and drop off
- Egyptology tour guide
- bottle of water
- private tour
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- motor boat
Not included
- gratitude
- entry fees
Itinerary and highlights
Your tour guide will pick you up from your hotel or Nile cruise in Aswan to sail on the Nile by a motorboat to the Nubian Village that is located on West Bank of the River Nile in Aswan and just opposite to Soheil Island and in Nubian Village lets you meet and impact with a Nubian family and to learn about their simple life style, culture and traditions .
The 3 famous Aswan sites you will see are generally regarded as the best. Philae Temple was carefully moved to its current location (around 500 meters from the original site) when the construction of the High Dam caused surrounding Nile waters to rise. A short motorboat ride takes you to the island, where your guide will take you on a walking tour through the temple before allowing you free time to explore further on your own. Dedicated to the goddess Isis,
Continue to the Unfinished Obelisk in the granite quarries of Aswan, where much of the red granite used for ancient temples and colossi came from. The Unfinished Obelisk still lies where it was carved when a crack was discovered as it was being hewn from the rock. Your qualified Egyptologist guide will explain how the 1 ton obelisk was carved, and why the crack caused it to be abandoned.
the High Dam of Aswan, an engineering miracle when it was built in the 1960s. From the top of the High Dam you can gaze across Lake Nasser to the Kalabsha temple in the south and the huge power station to the north.
then back safely to hotel .
Meeting and pickup information
- aswan east bank only
Languages and tickets
- English — Guide
- Mobile Only
Tour operator
- Excursion Giza Day Tour
Accessibility and practical details
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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