About this experience
Explore three of Aswan's most popular and well known sites. Walk on the High Dam which separates Lake Nasser from the Nile, be astounded at the size of the Unfinished Obelisk, and enjoy the beauty of Philae Temple's island location.
Highlights
Visit the Philae Temple, built in honor of the goddess Isis
Enjoy a visit to the magnificent Unfinished Obelisk
View the High Dam of Aswan – a miracle of engineering
Marvel at the River Nile from a motor boat
Hotels/ Nubian guest house / Nubian Motels
In Gharb Sohile and West of Aswan Pickup or drop off will be extra 10 usd per person
At a glance
- Duration: 6 hr
- Private experience
Plan your experience
Set aside 6 hr for the experience itself, with additional time to reach your meeting or pickup point.
Before you go
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Please bring: Sunglasses , a hat or head scarf and wear light clothes Your Camera
What is included
- Nile tour by motor boat to visit Phiale temple
- Transport by air-conditioned modern vehicle
- Bottle of water for each participant
- Qualified tour guide ( Choose your own language )
- All transfers and pick ups from/ to your hotel
- Service , Taxes , Fuel Surcharge , Parking and Landing Fees
Not included
- Entrance fees to all the mentioned sightseeing
- Hotels/ In Gharb Sohile and West of Aswan Pickup or drop off will be extra 10 usd per person
Itinerary and highlights
Start your day tour in Aswan by getting picked up from your hotel or cruise ship and drive to the High Dam of Aswan, an engineering miracle when it was built in the 1960s. From the top of the High Dam you can gaze across Lake Nasser to the Kalabsha temple in the south and the huge power station to the north.
Continue to the Unfinished Obelisk in the granite quarries of Aswan, where much of the red granite used for ancient temples and colossi came from. The Unfinished Obelisk still lies where it was carved when a crack was discovered as it was being hewn from the rock. Your qualified Egyptologist guide will explain how the 1 ton obelisk was carved, and why the crack caused it to be abandoned.
The last of the 3 famous Aswan sites you will see is generally regarded as the best. Philae Temple was carefully moved to its current location (around 500 meters from the original site) when the construction of the High Dam caused surrounding Nile waters to rise. A short motorboat ride takes you to the island, where your guide will take you on a walking tour through the temple before allowing you free time to explore further on your own.
Dedicated to the goddess Isis, Philae Temple has a beautiful setting on an island in the river which has been landscaped to match its original site.
After finishing your tour, you'll be dropped off your hotel or Nile cruise in Aswan.
Meeting and pickup information
- Your accommodation in Aswan ( Hotel or Nile Cruise ,, etc ) Hotels/ In Gharb Sohile and West of Aswan Pickup or drop off will be extra 10 usd per person Please send us the name of your accommodation and room number if exists when you check in
Languages and tickets
- Arabic — Guide
- Arabic — Written
- English — Guide
- English — Written
- Mobile Only
Tour operator
- Egypt Best Holidays
Meeting points and locations
Accessibility and practical details
- Wheelchair accessible
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- The start and end times for this tour can be flexible to suit your needs
- Please bring: Sunglasses , a hat or head scarf and wear light clothes Your Camera
- Student card (it gives 50% discount from adult rate for all the Entrance fees in Egypt)
- Note: The Egyptian government accepts only Egyptian pounds for all entrance fees around Egypt
- Lunch is available with different options for extra small cost
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Questions about this experience
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What are the pickup arrangements?
Hotels/ In Gharb Sohile and West of Aswan
Pickup or drop off will be extra 10 usd per person
Please send us the name of your accommodation and room number if exists when you check in
Which guide languages are listed?
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What ticket age bands are listed?
What accessibility information is provided?
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
What is the cancellation policy?
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