Aswan Trip Overview
In the heart of Nubia, tranquil, riverside Aswan is one of Egypt’s most beautiful cities. This Aswan day tour covers highlights of the city both ancient and modern, from the Aswan High Dam which finally controlled the flooding of the mighty Nile,
Highlights of Aswan tour, led by a qualified Egyptologist guide
See the Aswan High Dam, Unfinished Obelisk and Philae Temple
View the mammoth High Dam and learn how and why this engineering marvel was built in the 1960s
Visit a quarry to see the Unfinished Obelisk, an ancient obelisk left in situ during ancient times
Explore the Philae Temple, an ancient pilgrimage center to the goddess Isis
Tour the beautiful, island-set temple with its courts, chambers and kiosk
Aswan hotel, cruise ship or Aswan Airport pickup and drop-off included
Additional Info
Duration: 8 hours
Starts: Aswan, Egypt
Trip Category: Cultural & Theme Tours >> Cultural Tours
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What to Expect When Visiting Aswan, Nile River Valley, Egypt
In the heart of Nubia, tranquil, riverside Aswan is one of Egypt’s most beautiful cities. This Aswan day tour covers highlights of the city both ancient and modern, from the Aswan High Dam which finally controlled the flooding of the mighty Nile,
Highlights of Aswan tour, led by a qualified Egyptologist guide
See the Aswan High Dam, Unfinished Obelisk and Philae Temple
View the mammoth High Dam and learn how and why this engineering marvel was built in the 1960s
Visit a quarry to see the Unfinished Obelisk, an ancient obelisk left in situ during ancient times
Explore the Philae Temple, an ancient pilgrimage center to the goddess Isis
Tour the beautiful, island-set temple with its courts, chambers and kiosk
Aswan hotel, cruise ship or Aswan Airport pickup and drop-off included
Itinerary
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Pass By: Temple of Philae, Island of Agilika, Aswan Egypt
In the heart of Nubia, tranquil, riverside Aswan is one of Egypt’s most beautiful cities. This Aswan day tour covers highlights of the city both ancient and modern, from the Aswan High Dam which finally controlled the flooding of the mighty Nile, through to the ancient Unfinished Obelisk and stunning Philae Temple, which sits on its very own island. The tour includes air-conditioned transport, entrance fees, bottled water and a qualified Egyptologist guide.