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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

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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.

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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!