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High Dam, Unfinished Obelisk and Philae Temple from Aswan

About this experience

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

At a glance

  • Duration: 4 hr
  • Private experience

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High Dam, Unfinished Obelisk and Philae Temple from Aswan
Pickup included

Plan your experience

Time on the tour4 hr
Getting therePickup offeredSee pickup details
Guide languagesEnglish (live guide)
Tour arrangementPrivate experience

Set aside 4 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

  • Buffet lunch
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off (if option selected)
  • Transport by air-conditioned minivan
  • Qualified Egyptologist guide

Not included

  • Tipping
  • Personal expenses
  • Drinks

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 from all hotels in Aswan

Languages and tickets

  • English — 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.

Questions about this experience

How long is this experience?
The supplier lists a duration of 4 hr.
What are the pickup arrangements?
We pick up from all hotels in Aswan
Which guide languages are listed?
English (live guide).
What ticket format is listed?
Mobile ticket.
What ticket age bands are listed?
Adult tickets: age 4+. Check the practical details for participation requirements.
What is the cancellation policy?
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.

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