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High Dam, Unfinished Obelisk and Philae Temple from Aswan

About this experience

See the highlights of Aswan in one day tour. Our daily tours will take you to the High Dam that created Lake Nasser, as well as the Unfinished Obelisk to see how ancient Egyptians cut these huge stone pillars, and finally Philae Temple, dedicated to the goddess Isis.

At a glance

  • Duration: 4 hr–6 hr
  • Private experience

What is included

  • Professional guide
  • Lunch
  • Pickup service from your hotel in Aswan and return
  • Transport by modern air-conditioned vehicle

Not included

  • Gratuities
  • Drinks
  • Personal expenses

Itinerary and highlights

We will pick you up from your hotel or Nile cruise in Aswan and then you will 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 to protect Egypt from the annual floods of the Nile.

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 at the eastern bank of Luxor. Also, there is an opinion that says that it belongs to Queen Nefertiti.

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

Meeting and pickup information

  • we pick up all from Aswan hotels

Languages and tickets

  • German — Guide
  • English — Guide
  • Spanish — Guide
  • Mobile Only

Tour operator

  • Dahab Safari Day Tours

Meeting points and locations

Accessibility and practical details

  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation policy

All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.

Available tour options

  • Pickup included

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