Private Half-Day Tour: Philae Temple, Aswan High Dam and Unfinished Obelisk

Visit Aswan's most popular three sites in a half-day tour to the High Dam, Philae Temple and Unfinished Obelisk from Aswan. See the vast High Dam, built to control the Nile’s annual floods. Take a 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.

1. 1

   Temple of Philae

   2 hours

   This morning, our tour guide will pick you up at the lobby of your hotel or Nile Cruise in Aswan east bank to start your tour by visiting Philae temple. You will take a short motor boat ride to the Philae temple. The temple was relocated to its current location by UNESCO after the building of the High Dam in order to prevent its inundation. The island was carefully selected to match the original settings on which the temple was originally built. Enjoy free time to explore the beauty of the temple and its surroundings.

2. 2

   Aswan High Dam

   45 min

   Continue to The High Dam, which is an engineering wonder, built in 1960 to save Egypt from the flooding of the Nile. The Dam provides a huge water reservoir known as Lake Nasser, one of the biggest artificial lake in the world. At this landmark, you will see the huge hydro-power stations that provide Egypt with 10 percent of its electricity.

3. 3

   Unfinished Obelisk

   1 hour

   then, to the Unfinished Obelisk. the largest known ancient obelisk, located in the northern region of the stone quarries of ancient Egypt. End your tour by driving back to your hotel or Nile Cruise in Aswan.

• Wheelchair accessible
• Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Specialized infant seats are available
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels
• You will need to pay the entrance fees to the sightseeing by card except the High Dam and motorboat to Philae temple in Egyptian money cash.

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.