Skip to content
Tourism Aswan

Tours & experiences

Aswan High Dam, Unfinished Obelisk, & Philae Private Tour

About this experience

Join this tour to discover Aswan's most important landmarks. After pickup from your hotel, you will enjoy a motorboat ride to explore the beautiful Philae Temple, dedicated to the goddess Isis.

Next, visit the Unfinished Obelisk to learn the story behind this massive piece of stone, believed to be commissioned by Queen Hatshepsut.

Your last stop is the High Dam, a monumental modern construction that created Lake Nasser. Finally, you will be dropped off back at your hotel.

At a glance

  • Duration: 5 hr
  • Private experience

Choose your tour option

Select a date and travellers to compare current prices and departure times.

Private tour + Entrance fees
Duration: 4 hours
Pickup included

Plan your experience

Time on the tour5 hr
Getting therePickup offeredSee pickup details
Guide languagesEnglish (live guide)
Tour arrangementPrivate experience

Set aside 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
  • Moderate walking involved (wear comfy shoes & sun protection).
  • Please bring your passport or ID

What is included

  • Hotel pickup and drop-off from Aswan
  • Philae motorboat trip
  • English-speaking guide
  • Spanish, German, or French guide (if add-on selected)
  • All entrance fees (If option selected)
  • Transportation

Not included

  • Tips (optional)
  • Personal expenses

Itinerary and highlights

A feat of 20th-century engineering!

Discover ancient stone carving techniques and the obelisk’s fascinating history.

Wander through the island temple dedicated to Isis and hear its rescue story.

Meeting and pickup information

  • The guest will meet the driver at the hotel reception. Please provide the exact Hotel Name, Address and Room Number.

Languages and tickets

  • English — Guide
  • Mobile Only

Tour operator

  • Trip Ventura

Meeting points and locations

Accessibility and practical details

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Philae Temple requires a short boat ride (included).
  • Moderate walking involved (wear comfy shoes & sun protection).
  • Please always follow the Guide
  • Please bring your passport or ID
  • please send copy of the passports for all participants

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 5 hr.
What are the pickup arrangements?
The guest will meet the driver at the hotel reception. Please provide the exact Hotel Name, Address and Room Number.
Which guide languages are listed?
English (live guide).
What ticket format is listed?
Mobile ticket.
What ticket age bands are listed?
Adult tickets: age 3+. Check the practical details for participation requirements.
What is the cancellation policy?
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Traveller reviews and photos

Traveller experiences load when you reach this section.

More experiences to consider