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Aswan Day Tour: Visit Philae Temple, Unfinished Obelisk, and High Dam
4.7
68 Ratings
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Embark on a captivating Aswan day tour with an expert guide. Explore the iconic Philae Temple, witness the grandeur of the Unfinished Obelisk, and marvel at the engineering marvel of the High Dam.
Duration:
4 hours
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- Aswan High Dam - At 8:00 am, your tour guide will pick you up from your hotel, Nile cruise, or even the airport in Aswan to enjoy a day tour in this amazing city. Begin your tour with a visit to the High Dam, an engineering marvel constructed in 1960 to protect Egypt from the annual Nile floods.
- Unfinished Obelisk - Next, visit the Unfinished Obelisk, which demonstrates the techniques used by ancient Egyptians to carve obelisks. It is believed that this obelisk was intended for Queen Hatshepsut, a ruler of the 18th Dynasty and the royal wife of King Tuthmosis II. She was also the owner of a temple on the eastern bank of Luxor. Some also believe it may have belonged to Queen Nefertiti.
- Temple of Philae - Continue to the majestic Philae Temple, built in honor of the Goddess Isis, the chief deity of the island. Afterward, you will be transferred back to your hotel.
What's Included
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Entry Fees
- All service charges & taxes
- Egyptologist guide
- bottled water
What's Not Included
- Personal Items
- Tipping
- any Optional Tours
Additional Information
Embark on a comprehensive journey through scenic Aswan, led by a knowledgeable Egyptologist. Using an air-conditioned transport, begin by observing the Aswan High Dam, a colossal structure from the 1960s created to control the Nile’s yearly flood. Take in the sight of the dam and proceed to the Unfinished Obelisk, a massive partially-hewn obelisk left deserted in its quarry by ancient laborers. Subsequently, take a boat ride to the beautiful island-based Philae Temple. Explore the impressive courts, terraces, and rooms dedicated to the Goddess Isis, before making your way back to the city of Aswan.
Location
مركز خدمة صيانة واصلاح المواتير والمولدات
Aswan
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.7
(68 Ratings)
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Thomas_c
Apr 7, 2024
Relaxing pace - Not rushing .. One can absorbed all the information and giving you time to explore . Guide is always looking after your comfort.
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Martinbq9486by
Feb 17, 2024
Good excursion to the surroundings of Aswan - Good excursion to the surrounding area of Aswan with a nice guide.
Good for an arrival or departure day (takes about 3 hours). It was fine for us.
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Siuchibeatricey
Feb 14, 2024
Enjoy the day - Temple of Philae was great! Nice place to visit, my guide was good, explaining the story behind, so i have enjoyed the half day tour.
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Wanderer42500686712
Feb 8, 2024
Tour with the best. Samir Gaber - We went on this tour not knowing what to expect. We had an amazing time with our tour guide. He made sure we felt safe and steered us away from aggressive vendors. He introduced us to some Egyptian street food that was delicious. If you are going to Egypt please suggest Samir Gaber. He is the absolute best.
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Abbas_n
Dec 23, 2023
GREAT & UNIQUE - on time pick up, polite driver, professional & kindly guide tour, unique and spectacular sights, and one time drop off
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Asim_m
Dec 21, 2023
Great Experience - Very good tour, a must for all in Aswan. Visiting the High Dam you’ll learn about the recent history of the Nile, Philae temples are great! The unfinished obelisk is a must see!
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Footprints803599
Nov 26, 2023
A truly wonderful tour -
I requested a half-day tour to visit the main tourist spots in Aswan. Upon our early morning arrival at Aswan Airport, they were waiting for us even before our arrival, allowing us to join seamlessly. Thanks to the thoughtful tour guidance and safe driving, we were able to enjoy our trip. It turned out to be a very fulfilling half-day, and looking back, I wish we could have extended it to a full day. The agency, guide, and driver were all reliable, including pre-trip confirmation. Thank you very much.
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Ruoyu
Sep 30, 2023
Perfect day trip - Started from my tour guide picking me up at the train station. The whole tour went by fast because Mila (forgive my spelling if wrong) keeps the conversation intuitive and answered all my questions. Great experience.
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Berrymerlina_r
Dec 21, 2023
Recommended - Maryam, our guide was attentive and spoke well. Whenever my group has questions, she tried her best to answer them.
Recommend this short trip to anyone rushing for time or like my group, who've arrived early morning from Cairo & can't wait to see Aswan.
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Paul_t
Dec 15, 2023
Great feel .. obelisk to start then the high dam and the Philae temple .. great boat ride , stunning photographs - Great feel .. obelisk to start then the high dam and the Philae temple .. great boat ride , stunning photographs
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