Philae Temple and High-Dam Half-day Tour: Exploring Ancient Egypt's Marvels in Aswan
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Aswan
Explore the marvels of ancient Egypt with a half-day tour of Philae Temple and High Dam in Aswan. Discover the fascinating history of these iconic landmarks and enjoy a motorboat ride to the temple. Includes transport, entrance fees, and hotel pickup/drop-off.
Duration: 3 hours, 45 minutes
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Temple of Philae - Aswan Philae Temple and High Dam Half-Day Tour

Overview

Visit two Aswan must-sees ‘97 the Philae Temple and High Dam ‘97 on a convenient half-day tour. Gaze at the High Dam, built across the River Nile during the 1960s to control Egypt’s floods. Then, continue to Philae, riding a motorboat to this ancient island temple dedicated to the goddess Isis. See the courts, colonnades, halls as an Egyptologist guide charts the temple’s history. Includes air-conditioned transport, boat ride, entrance fees, and central hotel pickup and drop-off. Half-day High Dam and Philae Temple tour from Aswan See the vast High Dam, built to control the Nile’s annual floods Motorboat ride to the ancient island Temple of Philae Stroll the chambers and courtyards, and learn about their history from an Egyptologist guide Hear how the temple was moved to its site to prevent submersion in Lake Nasser Tour includes air-conditioned transport, central Aswan hotel pickup and drop-off, and entrance fees

What's Included
  • Private transportation
  • In-vehicle air conditioning
  • Complimentary water & snacks
  • Hotel pick up and drop off
  • Professional English-speaking tour guide
What's Not Included
  • Entrance fee for Philae temple and high dam
  • Motor boat of Philae temple
  • Tipping
Additional Information

Overview Visit two Aswan must-sees

  • the Philae Temple and High Dam
  • on a convenient half-day tour. Gaze at the High Dam, built across the River Nile during the 1960s to control Egypt’s floods. Then, continue to Philae, riding a motorboat to this ancient island temple dedicated to the goddess Isis. See the courts, colonnades, halls as an Egyptologist guide charts the temple’s history. Includes air-conditioned transport, boat ride, entrance fees, and central hotel pickup and drop-off.

Half-day High Dam and Philae Temple tour from Aswan
See the vast High Dam, built to control the Nile’s annual floods
Motorboat ride to the ancient island Temple of Philae
Stroll the chambers and courtyards, and learn about their history from an Egyptologist guide
Hear how the temple was moved to its site to prevent submersion in Lake Nasser
Tour includes air-conditioned transport, central Aswan hotel pickup and drop-off, and entrance fees

Location
Aswan High Dam
Manteqet As Sad Al Aali,
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Z9536lmdavidh
May 23, 2024
Best moments on Egypt - Nice temple in the midle Of the lage! Asomeeeeee The guide Waleed Adnan it’s super clever and nice man how know his land better than any other guide…!!! Nice moments :)
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Serena_r
Apr 26, 2024
Recommend - The tour was amazinG, our flight had a delay but the waited for us. They were very kind, and we had a beautiful time.
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Caterina
Apr 24, 2024
BEST IN ASWAN! 🥳 - Amazing experience! Super kind and helpful! They help us for every need and make this experience unforgettable! Number 1 in Aswan ❤️
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Serena_r73
Apr 21, 2024
An Amazing tour through the history - Mohamed was an amazing guide, professional and friendly, we enjoyed the day with him. He known very well the local history. Highly recommend.
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Sammytchalaby
Dec 29, 2023
Beautiful Aswan day tour - The tour operator was very clear and helpful while answering all our questions before the trip. Our guide doa was a great guide and also a great photographer. She went above and beyond to ensure our trip was smooth. Thank you for showing us Aswan!
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Cruiser64252385899
Dec 26, 2023
Aswan Awesome Tour - The tour was great. Enjoyed a lot and not much tiring. Boat ride to Nubian Village was very relaxing and you get to see the culture of the people there and their hospitality.
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481sumanar
Dec 8, 2023
The BEST - Habi, our guide to the temple has been extremely friendly, while explaining the history,in its minutest detail. We enjoyed every moment with her.Thanx Habi very much.Yu r the BEST.👍😘👍
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571aakasht
Dec 6, 2023
Sightseeing with Dua @Aswan - Dua made our Aswan sightseeing a wonderful experience with her knowledgeable and cheerful explanations of rich Egyptian history. We recommend her for a fantastic time.
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Tejy2023
Dec 4, 2023
Excellent day at philae temple - We had very nice day and time in isis temple our guide was excellent and knowledgeable she made our day we recommend her for all the people , fantastic people in Aswan and very friendly. It was a beautiful trip and too much history we loved it . Come and take the best photos here
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Leticiamb7571ve
Dec 3, 2023
Come and enjoy Aswan - Mexican friends and Hispanic brothers I wholeheartedly recommend visiting Aswan and Isis temples, they are incredible, come and ask for dua
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