Philae temple, High Dam and Obelisk private tour

5.0 (2 reviews) Aswan, Egypt
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Duration6h
Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before
TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesArabic, German, Russian, Ukrainian, Japanese, English, Chinese, Italian, French, Spanish
Private tourOnly your group will participate
Pickup offeredSee the meeting and pickup details below

Overview

Tour Guide will pick you up from your hotel in Aswan, Start your sightseeing tours to visit the High Dam, it was constructed between 1960 and 1970 to control floods, then visit Philae Temple, Next tour to the unfinished Obelisk, where you will touch the experience of the ancient Egyptian, at the end of your Philae Temple and unfinished obelisk tour transfer back to your hotel in Aswan.

Options

Private Car with Driver

Tour Includes : : Only Car With English Speaking Driver ,Parking and Fuel fees
Duration: 5 hours
Pickup Included
Pickup included

Car + Guide + Entrance Fees

Tour Includes : : Privet Tour + Tour Guide + Entry Fees
Duration: 7 hours
Pickup Included
Pickup included

Car with Tour Guide

Tour Includes : : Privet Tour with Tour Guide
Duration: 6 hours
Pickup Included
Pickup included

What's included

  • Transfer by a private air-conditioned vehicle
  • Bottled water during your trip
  • Pick up service from your hotel & back
  • English speaking expert guide
  • Expert Egyptologist guide (Optional)
  • Entry Fees (Optional)
  • Gratuities
  • Any extras not mentioned in the itinerary

What to expect

  1. Aswan High Dam
    1h · Admission ticket not included
    Tour Guide will pick you up from your hotel in Aswan to enjoy a day tour in the amazing city Aswan . Start your tour by a visit to the High Dam, An engineering miracle was constructed between 1960 and 1970. It aimed to increase economic production by further regulating the annual river flooding and providing storage of water for agriculture, and later, to generate hydroelectricity. The dam has had a significant impact on the economy and culture of Egypt
  2. Unfinished Obelisk
    1h · Admission ticket not included
    then move to the Unfinished Obelisk, This obelisk is believed to belong to Queen Hatshepsut, one of the rulers of the 18th dynasty and the royal wife of king Tuthmosis II. The unfinished obelisk is the largest known ancient obelisk, located in the northern region of the stone quarries of ancient Egypt in Aswan, Egypt. It is unknown which pharaoh created this structure. It is nearly one third larger than any ancient Egyptian obelisk ever erected. If finished it would have measured around 42 m and would have weighed nearly 1,200 tons.
  3. Temple of Philae
    2h · Admission ticket not included
    Then move to the beautiful located Temple of Philae on Isis Island and the Granite Quarries, which is dedicated to the goddesses Isis and Hathor. Transfer to your hotel in Aswan.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point
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Pickup details

Pick-up and drop-off at centrally located Aswan hotels.

Additional information

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation policy

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

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