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Philae Temple High Dam & Unfinished Obelisk Tour from Luxor/Aswan

About this experience

Start from Luxor or Aswan, Family Friendly - kids are welcomed -easy soft move - Stressless – No Hustles

Flexible Options for Every Traveler: multiple packages with different inclusions & price points, designed to match your personal preferences and budget.

Private, Comfortable, air‑conditioned Transport: Enjoy stress‑free travel ensuring convenience from start to finish.

Expert Egyptologist Guide: Discover the fascinating history of Aswan Highlights with a professional guide who brings the temples of Isis to life through captivating stories.

All‑Inclusive Convenience allowing you to relax & savor authentic Egyptian.

Comprehensive Day Trip: Whether starting from Luxor or Aswan, this full‑day itinerary is carefully planned to maximize your time, covering all highlights before returning comfortably.

Personalized Experience: Unlike standard group tours, our packages offer flexibility, privacy, and tailored inclusions, so every guest enjoys the trip their way.
Seamless Return journey

At a glance

  • Duration: 6 hr
  • Private experience

What is included

  • Souvenirs shopping time at famous local Khans
  • Photo opportunities at scenic Nile viewpoints
  • Private English-speaking Professional Egyptologist tour guide… if option is selected
  • one Bottled mineral water each person
  • Lunch meal (Food only) … if option is selected
  • Private Air-conditioned transportation… if option is selected
  • Sightseeing tickets / admission fees… if option is selected

Not included

  • Tipping (recommended), Beverages, any not mentioned in the itinerary, & personal spending
  • other Languages -speaking guides at supplement to be paid in cash upon arrival

Itinerary and highlights

Amazing Greco Roman temple and charming island
Philae Temple, dedicated to the goddess Isis, is among the most enchanting temples in Egypt. Relocated to Agilkia Island to save it from flooding, the temple complex is surrounded by the Nile’s waters, creating a magical setting. Its graceful columns, detailed reliefs, and sacred courtyards tell stories of ancient myths and religious devotion. Guided tours bring the legends of Isis and Osiris to life, making the temple a spiritual and cultural highlight. Evening sound and light shows add another dimension, illuminating the temple against the night sky and offering visitors an unforgettable experience.

The Aswan High Dam is one of Egypt’s most important modern landmarks, built to control the Nile River’s annual floods and generate hydroelectric power.

Stretching across the river with immense strength, it created Lake Nasser, one of the largest artificial lakes in the world. Visitors can stand on the dam to admire panoramic views, learn about its role in Egypt’s development, and understand how this engineering marvel reshaped agriculture and industry.

The High Dam is a symbol of progress and a fascinating stop for travelers interested in history, technology, and breathtaking scenery.

Photo stop and scenic view of Nasser lake

The Unfinished Obelisk in Aswan’s granite quarries is a unique archaeological site that reveals the secrets of ancient stone working.

Intended to be the largest obelisk ever built, it cracked during carving and was abandoned, leaving behind tool marks and evidence of ancient techniques. Measuring over 40 meters, it demonstrates the ambition and skill of Egyptian craftsmen.

Walking around the site allows visitors to imagine the scale of the monument and appreciate the ingenuity of ancient engineering.

It is a rare opportunity to connect directly with the labor and artistry of thousands of years ago.

A granite quarry with a huge obelisk left unfinished

Lunch break
Enjoy Lunch in very good local restaurant

Languages and tickets

  • Arabic — Guide
  • German — Guide
  • Japanese — Guide
  • English — Guide
  • Italian — Guide
  • French — Guide
  • Spanish — Guide
  • Mobile Only

Tour operator

  • Visit Egypt Travel

Accessibility and practical details

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Available tour options

  • Exclude admissions+ meal: include AC car, English guide, other Languages guide at supplement to be paid in cash up on arrive, EXCLUDE admissions, meal Pickup included
  • Private Car+ Guide+ fee+ Lunch: Private English-speak guide, other Language Egyptologist up to request at supplement to be paid in cash upon arrival Pickup included
  • Exclude admissions+meal: include AC car, English guide, other Languages guide at supplement to be paid in cash up on arrive, Pickup included
  • Exclude guide+admissions+meal : Which you are responsible to manage/pay all of it yourself Pickup included
  • private car+ driver only: Exclude guide+ admissions+ meal … Which you are responsible to manage/pay all of it yourself Pickup included
  • Car+driver+ Guide+ fee+ Lunch : Private English-speak guide, other Language Egyptologist up to request at supplement to be paid in cash upon arrival Pickup included

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