Description
Three of Aswan’s most visited locations are this private tour of the Philae Temple, the High Dam, and the Unfinished Obelisk. Discover the majesty of the incomplete Obelisk, get a close-up view of the dam dividing the Nile from Lake Nasser, and appreciate the island home of Philae Temple’s natural splendour.
HIGHLIGHTS
High Dam at Aswan
The Unfinished Obelisk
Isis Temple on Philae Island
WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT
You will either be taken up from your Nile Cruise or Aswan hotel.
Visit the High Dam of Aswan to explore the amazing wonders of this feat of engineering. Constructed in the 1960s, this remarkable edifice offers visitors a unique perspective of the massive power plant located to the north, as well as a vista across Lake Nasser towards the Kalabsha Temple.
Proceed to the Unfinished Obelisk situated within the granite quarries from that point on. Find out how these reserves provided the primary materials for historic colossi and temples. Your Egyptologist will assist you in learning about this location’s past and elucidate the carving process behind the enormous obelisk, which was abandoned after a crack was found.
Lastly, proceed to the Philae Temple, which is arguably the most well-known location in Aswan. Find out how the High Dam caused rivers to rise dangerously close to the old relic, forcing the relocation of this magnificent temple. After a brief motorboat trip, your guide will lead you on an educational walking tour of the Isis-dedicated temple. Spend any extra time you have free to wander and take in Philae Temple.
You will have complete control on how much time you spend at each location thanks to this customised tour, which guarantees an incredibly customised Aswan experience.
Entrance fees are not included in the price of any tours
To provide you more programme flexibility—you can choose to miss one or more places based on your interests—we do not charge site entrance costs in advance.