Full-Day Private Tour to High Dam, The Obelisk and Philae Temple Discount Tickets

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location pin icon Island of Agilika, Aswan, 1240856, Egypt
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Overview

This guided tour of Aswan takes you to some of the most iconic sites in the city. You will start your tour ride to the High Dam, one of the most impressive engineering feats in Egypt. Here, you will learn about the history and construction of this massive structure, as well as its importance to the region. Afterward, you will visit the Unfinished Obelisk, an ancient monument that was abandoned before completion. You will then take a short boat ride to Philae Temple, where you will explore its many chambers and learn about its significance in Egyptian mythology. Finally, you will return to your starting point by motorboat

Language Offered

English-GUIDE

Itinerary

1. Aswan High Dam
Enjoy hotel pickup from your hotel in Aswan, then set off on your journey with your professional guide who will interesting facts throughout your tour.The Aswan High Dam is a rock-fill embankment dam located in Aswan, Egypt. It was built between 1960 and 1970 and was completed in 1971. The dam is located on the Nile River, just south of the city of Aswan, and it impounds Lake Nasser, which is one of the largest man-made lakes in the world. The dam serves several purposes, including providing hydroelectric power, controlling floods, and providing irrigation water for agriculture. The dam also created a reservoir that has been used to generate electricity for over 40 years. The dam has had a significant impact on the environment and economy of Egypt, as well as other countries downstream from it.
Duration: 120 mins
2. Unfinished Obelisk
The Unfinished Obelisk is an ancient Egyptian obelisk located in the northern region of the stone quarries of Aswan, Egypt. It is the largest known ancient obelisk and was most likely intended for placement in the ancient city of Heliopolis. The obelisk was carved from a single piece of granite, but it was abandoned before it could be completed. It is estimated that it would have stood around 42 meters (138 feet) tall if it had been finished. The Unfinished Obelisk provides insight into the techniques used by ancient Egyptian stonemasons to quarry and shape large stones.
Duration: 120 mins
3. Temple of Philae
The Temple of Philae is an ancient Egyptian temple complex located on the island of Philae in Aswan, Egypt. The temple was dedicated to the goddess Isis and was one of the last ancient Egyptian temples to be built. It was constructed during the Ptolemaic period (305–30 BC) and was used until the Roman period (30 BC–395 AD). The temple complex consists of a main temple, two smaller temples, a birth house, and a kiosk. The main temple is surrounded by a large courtyard and features an impressive entrance gate with two towers. Inside the main temple are numerous chambers, including a sanctuary, an offering hall, and several other rooms. The smaller temples are dedicated to Hathor and Horus-Re. The birth house is where Isis gave birth to Horus, while the kiosk is believed to have been used for rituals involving water.
Duration: 120 mins
4. Aswan
After finishing your tour, you'll be dropped off your hotel or Nile cruise in Aswan.

Inclusion

Nile tour by motor boat to visit Phiale temple

Transport by air-conditioned modern vehicle

Bottle of water for each participant

Qualified tour guide

All transfers and pick ups from/ to your hotel or Nile Cruise

Service , Taxes , Fuel Surcharge , Parking and Landing Fees

Exclusion

Entrance fees to all the sightseeing

Entry/Admission - Aswan High Dam

Entry/Admission - Unfinished Obelisk

Entry/Admission - Temple of Philae

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

Wheelchair accessible

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

Public transportation options are available nearby

Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap

Transportation options are wheelchair accessible

All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Supplied by Etro tours

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