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Overview
Enjoy the convenience of hotel pickup from your accommodation in Aswan, where you'll be greeted by your professional guide. Embark on a journey filled with enlightenment as your guide shares fascinating facts throughout your tour.
Arriving at the magnificent Temple of Philae, dedicated to the goddess Isis, you'll have the opportunity to explore this classical and sacred site to its fullest. Continue your adventure to the Unfinished Obelisk in the granite quarries of Aswan, where much of the red granite used for ancient temples and colossi originated. Then, proceed to marvel at the engineering marvel of the High Dam of Aswan, built in the 1960s. Conclude your tour with a comfortable transfer back to your hotel or Nile Cruise in Aswan, reflecting on the rich history and wonders you've encountered.
What's included
Private tour
Experienced Drivers
Pick up services from your hotel and return
All transfers by a private air-conditioned vehicle
Tipping
What to expect
Aswan
30m
In the morning, your friendly tour guide will meet you at the reception of your hotel or Nile Cruise in Aswan to begin your private tour.
Aswan High Dam
1h · Admission ticket not included
You'll travel in air-conditioned private transportation to the High Dam, where you'll witness the famous Aswan Dam, which opened for the first time in 1970 on the River Nile. Learn about its role in water management and flood protection for Egypt.
Unfinished Obelisk
1h 30m · Admission ticket not included
Next, continue to marvel at the Unfinished Obelisk, the world's largest unfinished obelisk. Exploring this impressive monument and learning about its construction.
30m
Then, head to the River Nile and board a motorboat bound for the Philae Temple
Temple of Philae
2h · Admission ticket not included
Upon arrival, delve into the history of the goddess Isis and the significance of the Philae Temple. nestled on the picturesque Island of Agilika in Aswan. Dedicated to the goddess Isis, this ancient temple offers a fascinating glimpse into Egyptian history and mythology. Explore the intricately carved reliefs and learn about the temple's significance as you soak in the serene ambiance of the surrounding Nile River. Don't miss the opportunity to uncover the secrets of one of Egypt's most revered religious sites.
Aswan Governorate
30m
Afterward, you'll receive a comfortable transfer back to your hotel or Nile cruise in Aswan, concluding your enriching tour of these historic sites.
Meeting and pickup
Pickup details
Pick-up is available from anywhere you choose in Aswan
Additional information
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
