Embark on a private tour of Aswan’s top attractions, including the Philae Temple, High Dam, and Unfinished Obelisk. Discover the fascinating history of ancient Egypt and the myth of Osiris and Isis. Book now!
Embark on a private tour of Aswan’s top attractions, including the Philae Temple, High Dam, and Unfinished Obelisk. Discover the fascinating history of ancient Egypt and the myth of Osiris and Isis. Book now!
- Temple of Philae - Private tour to explore Philae Temple. The one was carefully moved to its current location (around 500 meters from the original site) when the construction of the High Dam caused surrounding Nile waters to rise. A short motorboat ride takes you to the island where your guide will take you on a walking tour through the temple…
- Temple of Philae - Private tour to explore Philae Temple. The one was carefully moved to its current location (around 500 meters from the original site) when the construction of the High Dam caused surrounding Nile waters to rise. A short motorboat ride takes you to the island where your guide will take you on a walking tour through the temple before allowing you free time to explore further on your own.
Dedicated to the goddess Isis, Philae Temple has a beautiful setting on an island in the river which has been landscaped to match its original site. It’s various shrines and sanctuaries celebrate the deities involved in the myth of Isis and Osiris.
- Unfinished Obelisk - Continue to the Unfinished Obelisk in the granite quarries of Aswan where much of the red granite used for ancient temples and colossi came from. The Unfinished Obelisk still lies where it was carved when a crack was discovered as it was being hewn from the rock. Your qualified Egyptologist guide will explain how the 1 tonne obelisk was carved, and why the crack caused it to be abandoned.
- Aswan High Dam - Then go to the High Dam to see a modern achievement of the Egyptians which took them 10 year to be built, from 1960 to 1970, see the second largest artificial lake in the world, lake Nasir and cross over the friendship emblem.
- Transport by air-conditioned vehicle
- Parking fees, Fuel surcharge and Driver
- Motor boat to the island of Philae
- Private English speaking tour guide
- Hotel pickup and drop off
- All service charges and taxes
- Transport by air-conditioned vehicle
- Parking fees, Fuel surcharge and Driver
- Motor boat to the island of Philae
- Private English speaking tour guide
- Hotel pickup and drop off
- All service charges and taxes
- Food and drinks, unless specified.
- Entrance fees to all sites.
- Gratuities (recommended).
- Food and drinks, unless specified.
- Entrance fees to all sites.
- Gratuities (recommended).
Embark on a day tour to the Philae Temple in Aswan and the High Dam to experience the highlights of Aswan. Begin with a visit to the High Dam, followed by a trip to the Philae Temple, the sacred site dedicated to the goddess Isis. Discover the story of Osiris, his tragic demise at the hands of his brother Seth, and how Isis managed to locate her deceased husband.
Embark on a day tour to the Philae Temple in Aswan and the High Dam to experience the highlights of Aswan. Begin with a visit to the High Dam, followed by a trip to the Philae Temple, the sacred site dedicated to the goddess Isis. Discover the story of Osiris, his tragic demise at the hands of his brother Seth, and how Isis managed to locate her deceased husband.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
