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Aswan Ciry Tour (High Dam & Philae Temple)

About this experience

Visit to the majestic Philae Temple with an expert guide. Experience a boat ride along the Nile River and admire its scenic beauty.

At a glance

  • Duration: 4 hr–5 hr

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Aswan Ciry Tour (High Dam & Philae Temple)
Pickup included

Plan your experience

Time on the tour4 hr–5 hr
Getting therePickup offeredSee pickup details
Guide languagesArabic (live guide), English (live guide)

Set aside 4 hr–5 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 pickup and drop-off
  • All taxes, fees and handling charges
  • Transport by air conditioned vehicle
  • Fuel surcharge
  • Qualified Egyptologist guide

Not included

  • Food and drinks
  • Gratuities
  • Additional visits (optional)

Itinerary and highlights

Our tour guide will be waiting you at the lobby of your hotel at 9:00am.

From the moment your tour starts, your guide will give you full attention. Once in the car, your guide will talk to you about all the things on the way as well as other aspects of your tour that will interest you.

Start you tour visiting: The High Dam which was completed in 1964. From here you can gaze across Lake Nasser.

The Philae temple Sail by felucca (Egyptian sailboat) to the island of Agilkia. Visit the temple that was removed from their original island of Philae which lies submerged most of the year by the waters of Lake Nasser. The main Temple of Isis and its monuments were built between the 26th-dynasty and the Roman period.

Travel in comfort back to your hotel.

Languages and tickets

  • Arabic — Guide
  • English — Guide
  • Mobile Only

Tour operator

  • Ramasside Tours

Meeting points and locations

Accessibility and practical details

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Child rate applies only when sharing with 2 paying adults

Cancellation policy

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

Questions about this experience

How long is this experience?
The supplier lists a duration of 4 hr–5 hr.
Which guide languages are listed?
Arabic (live guide), English (live guide).
What ticket format is listed?
Mobile ticket.
What ticket age bands are listed?
Child tickets: age 3–11; Adult tickets: age 12+. Check the practical details for participation requirements.
What accessibility information is provided?
Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
What is the cancellation policy?
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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