Aswan Day Tour: Philae Temple, Obelisk, High Dam & Nubian Village

Experience the amazing highlights of Aswan visiting all the top sights over the course of a few hours on this private tour. Our professional guide picks you up from your Aswan accommodation in an air-conditioned modern vehicle to transport you to the major sights. On this tour you’ll get to take a scenic motorboat ride along the lush Nile River to visit and explore the majestic Philae Temple, learn the history and secrets of the Unfinished Obelisk, enjoy the views of the High Dam, and discover the colorful Nubian Village culture and traditions. Capture as many wonderful photos along this private tour and make amazing memories to last a lifetime.

Start your day tour in Aswan by getting picked up from your hotel or cruise ship and drive to tour the marvels of one of the most famous stone objects left from ancient Egypt in Aswan, the Unfinished Obelisk. Learn the story behind the creation of the largest known obelisk, the Unfinished Obelisk believed to be commissioned by Hatshepsut (c. 1473-1458 BC) for the temple of Amun in Karnak. This remarkable Obelisk monument carved of granite stone would have stood about 42 meters (about 137 feet tall) and weighed around 1,200 tons, remains unfinished where it was carved due to a crack discovered in the structure.

Continue your tour to the Nile River and take a short motorboat ride to Agilika Island of the magnificent Philae Temple. Enjoy the scenic views along the Nile of beautiful Aswan. One of the best sites of Aswan, Philae Temple, also known as the Temple of Isis, constructed during the Ptolemaic period (305 BCE to 30 BCE) was dedicated to the Goddess Isis, Osiris, and Horus of ancient Egypt. This beautiful Philae temple complex is one of the most picturesque in all of Egypt consisting of architectural structures, the main temple, chapels, and shrines of Egyptian and Greco-Roman styles. Learn about the greatness of Egyptian history, your Egyptologist guide will take you on a walking tour through the temple before allowing you free time to explore further on your own.

Next, continue with a drive to the Aswan High Dam. Built in the 1960s, the Aswan High Dam, a major engineering project, is one of the world’s largest dams. The importance of the High Dam is to generate hydroelectric power, control the flow of the Nile River from flooding, and provide water supply for irrigation. Enjoy the beautiful views of Lake Nasser from the top of the High Dam, along with sights of the huge power station to the north and Kalabsha temple to the south.

Our final stop takes us to a Nubian Village, where we’ll experience and learn about the unique culture of the Nubian people. Enjoy all the beautiful colors of the Nubian houses, wander amongst the delightful artwork, learn about the traditions and culture, meet the native people in the Village, and spend some time shopping for handcrafted gifts before sailing back along the Nile River. The tour concludes with a drop-off at your accommodation in Aswan.

• 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
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels

• Aswan Day Tour: Philae Temple, Obelisk, High Dam & Nubian Village
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• Private, air-conditioned modern vehicle
• Hotel pickup and drop-off in Aswan
• Qualified Tour guide

• Entrance Fees (Philae Temple US$10 or 450EGP, Obelisk US$4 or 200 EGP, High Dam US$2 or 100 EGP
• Motor boat ride to Philae Temple

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• This Tour is Provided by Karam Gamal Travel Egypt.
• Tour Timezone & Starts at Africa/Cairo.
• Mobile or paper ticket accepted.
• For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
• This Tour is Rated 5 Stars based on 4 valid reviews on VIATOR.
• Minimum 1 Travelers is required to book.
• Maximum 7 Travelers is accepted for booking.