Aswan Day Tour: Discover Philae Temple, High Dam and Unfinished Obelisk
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Aswan
During your Aswan Day Tour, you’ll witness Aswan’s most remarkable spots. Your guide will lead you to the High Dam, which birthed Lake Nasser, then to the Unfinished Obelisk, where you’ll discover how the ancient Egyptians fashioned such immense stone columns. Lastly, you’ll visit the Philae Temple, a tribute to the deity Isis.
Duration:
6 hours
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- Aswan High Dam - we’ll pick you up from your hotel in Aswan to start you tour in the amazing city Aswan. Start your tour by a visit to the High Dam, an engineering miracle built in 1960 protecting Egypt from annual floods from the Nile.
- Unfinished Obelisk - visit the Unfinished Obelisk which shows the techniques used by the ancient Egyptians to cut obelisks. Most probably this obelisk belongs to Queen Hatshepsut, one of the rulers of the 18th Dynasty and the royal wife of king Tuthmosis II. This queen was the owner of her Temple in the eastern bank of Luxor . Also there is an opinion said that it belongs to Queen Nefertiti.
- Temple of Philae - visit the majestic Philae Temple which was built on the honor of Goddess Isis the chief deity of the island. Later you will be transferred back to your hotel.
What's Included
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- Egyptologist licensed Private tour guide
- All fees and/or taxes
What's Not Included
- Hotel Accommodation
- Tipping
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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Flipoas
Apr 17, 2024
Special thanks to mahmoud khattap - It's one of my best moments to see the high dam and the unfinished oplisk that was great to make that tour thanks great pyramid travel
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G9877vu_
Apr 16, 2024
Great time❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️ - It's one of my best moments to see the high dam in aswan that is an amazing building i ever seen thanks great pyramid travel for that day
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