Aswan Day Tour Visiting Philae Temple, Unfinished Obelisk and High Dam in Aswan Discount Tickets

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Overview

See the highlights of picturesque Aswan on a comprehensive tour with an expert Egyptologist guide. Traveling by air-conditioned vehicle, start with views of the Aswan High Dam, the massive 1960s structure built to counter the annual flooding of the Nile. Admire the dam and then see the Unfinished Obelisk, a gigantic, half-carved obelisk abandoned in its quarry by ancient quarrymen. Later, ride a boat to Philae Temple, renowned for its beautiful island location. Tour the magnificent courts, terraces and chambers dedicated to the goddess Isis before returning to Aswan proper.

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

Aswan

Language Offered

Arabic-AUDIO

Arabic-GUIDE

German-AUDIO

German-GUIDE

English-AUDIO

English-GUIDE

Italian-AUDIO

French-AUDIO

Spanish-AUDIO

Spanish-GUIDE

Itinerary

1. Aswan High Dam
At 8:00 am Tour guide will pick you up from your hotel or Nile cruise or even from the airport in Aswan to enjoy a day tour in the amazing city of Aswan Start your tour by a visit to the High Dam, an engineering miracle built in 1960 protecting Egypt from annual floods from the Nile
Duration: 60 mins
2. Unfinished Obelisk
Then proceed to visit the Unfinished Obelisk which shows the techniques used by the ancient Egyptians to cut obelisks. Most probably this obelisk belongs to Queen Hatshepsut, one of the rulers of the 18th Dynasty and the royal wife of king Tuthmosis II. This queen was the owner of her Temple in the eastern bank of Luxor Also there is an opinion said that it belongs to Queen Nefertiti.
Duration: 60 mins
3. Temple of Philae
Move on to visit the majestic Philae Temple which was built in the honor of Goddess Isis the chief deity of the island. Later you will be transferred back to your hotel.
Duration: 60 mins

Inclusion

Tour guide

Hotel pickup and drop-off

All Transfers by Private A/C latest Model Vehicle

Entry Fees

Bottle of water

Exclusion

Personal Items

Tipping

Cancellation Policy

Check mark icon Refundable tickets

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

  • 100% refund if cancelled 1+ days before the start date
  • 0% refund if cancelled less than 1 day(s) before the start date

Additional Info

Public transportation options are available nearby

Specialized infant seats are available

Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries

Not recommended for pregnant travelers

Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Supplied by Emo Tours Egypt

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