Day Tour of Aswan , Philae temple, High Dam and Obelisk
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Location Aswan
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Tour Type Day Tour
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$ 75 Starts From Per Person
Day Tour of Aswan , Philae temple, High Dam and Obelisk
Discover of highlight Aswan in your Aswan Day Tour. Our daily tours will take you to the High Dam that created Lake Nasser, as well as the Unfinished Obelisk to see how ancient Egyptians cut these huge stone pillars, and finally Philae Temple, dedicated to the goddess Isis.
Highlights & Attractions
Marvel at the monumental Aswan High Dam and learn about its role in modern Egypt.
Take a short boat ride to Philae Temple, beautifully located on Agilkia Island.
Discover the Unfinished Obelisk, the largest known ancient obelisk, still in its original quarry.
Enjoy stunning Nile views and photo opportunities throughout the day.
Private transportation and professional guide included for a relaxed experience.
What's Included & Excluded
What's Included
- Hotel Pickup and Drop-off
- Professional Tour Guide
- Entry Fees to All Sites
- Air-conditioned Vehicle
- Bottled Water
What's Excluded
- Personal Expenses
- Gratuities
Tour Itinerary
Mine Itinerary
Our tour guide will pick you up from your hotel or Nile Cruise in Aswan to visit Aswan's temple .Temple of Isis at Philae which its construction started during the reign of Ptolemy II and completed by the Roman emperors. And it was dedicated to goddess Isis which was considered the mother of god and she is the mother god Horus and the consort of God Osiris.
Then a visit to High Dam which is one of the most important achievements of the last century in Egypt .It Contains 18 times the material used in the great pyramid of Cheops and It provides Egypt with the water and electricity
After that Ending the tour with Aswan Granite Quarries as Aswan was considered as the main granite supplier for all Egypt. You will find there the famous Unfinished Obelisk which is most probably belonged to Queen Hatshepsut in the 18th dynasty. It measures about 42 meters and it's considered as the heaviest obelisk ever cut in ancient Egypt. Then, you will be escorted by air conditioned vehicle to the hotel
Pricing Details
| Group Size | Price Per Person |
|---|---|
| 1 Person | $125 |
| 2-5 People | $90 |
| 6+ People | $75 |
| Per Child | $40 |
| Per Infant | $0 |