Aswan Philae Temple, Unfinished Obelik & High Dam Private Half-Day Tour
What your day looks like
Explore the highlights of Aswan; High Dam, Philae temple, and the Unfinished Obelisk in a private guided day tour from Aswan. Hear the stories of the Nubian immigration. With door-to-door transport by an air-conditioned vehicle.
The experience, in brief
- Visit Aswan’s most iconic attractions; High Dam, Philae Temple & the Unfinished Obelisk
- Marvel at Egypt’s modern engineering; the High Dam
- Explore the millenniaold Philae Temple, dedicated to the goddess Isis
- See the semiquarried Unfinished Obelisk and learn its story
- Private transport, and hotel, port, and station pickup and dropoff included
The journey, in full
Egypt Gift Tours' expert tour guide will pick you up from your hotel or Nile Cruise on time, by air-conditioned car. In this way, your guide will give you general information about your day tour. Start by visiting the High Dam; an epic engineering accomplishment achieved between 1960 and 1970, to regulate the Nile River flooding, to store the water for agriculture, and to generate hydroelectric power It was largely financed and supervised by the Soviet Union. Proceed to visit the magnificent Greco-Roman Temple of the goddess Isis; the chief deity of the island using a small motorboat to get there. Then, the unfinished Obelisk, about 40 meters in length and 1000 tons, which is considered to be the longest and the heaviest obelisk ever cut in Egypt, most probably belongs to the famous queen Hatshepsut. Then, drive back to your hotel in Aswan.
Your day, step by step
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Sightseeing at Aswan Dam.
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Boating at Philae.
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Sightseeing at Unfinished Obelisk.
What to know before booking
Included
Pickup service from your Hotel/ Nile cruise and return All transfers by a private A/C vehicle Professional English-speaking Egyptology Tour guide
Not Included
Entrance fees to the above-mentioned sightseeing Any Extras not mentioned in the itinerary Tipping (recommended) lunch is optional on this tour
What to Bring
Weather-appropriate clothing Comfortable footwear Camera and other items you may need
Meeting & Pickup
Pick up Location: Aswan hotels/ Nile cruises. Pick-up Time: 8 am (Available to change)
Languages Offered
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Planning Notes
Hotel pickup offered: Yes Confirmation: Manual By Business