Why choose this Aswan tour ?
If you want to see the main sights, such as the Aswan High Dam and the Philae Temple Complex, while in Aswan but prefer to avoid a large group tour, book this private tour instead. Enjoy the comfort and intimacy of your private group with a dedicated guide as you explore both attractions in just half a day. Plus, experience a motorboat ride to Philae and benefit from round-trip transport from Aswan, ensuring a seamless and personalized adventure. Benefit from air-conditioned transport, along with central Aswan hotel pickup and drop-off, ensuring a comfortable and hassle-free experience. This half-day tour provides a perfect blend of modern and ancient Egyptian marvels, offering deep insights into the country’s rich history and impressive engineering feats.
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What makes Aswan High Dam and Philae Temple Half-Day Tour a unique experience ?
Begin your tour by visiting the impressive Aswan High Dam, constructed across the River Nile during the 1960s to control Egypt’s floods. Gaze at this modern marvel of engineering and understand its significance in managing the Nile’s annual flooding. See the vast High Dam, an essential structure built to control the annual floods of the Nile River, and learn about its role in modern Egypt.
Continue your tour with a visit to the Philae Temple, dedicated to the goddess Isis. Begin with a motorboat ride to the island of Agilika, where the temple was relocated to save it from being submerged by Lake Nasser. Enjoy a scenic motorboat ride to the ancient island of Agilika, offering picturesque views of the Nile and surrounding landscapes. Explore the chambers, courtyards, colonnades, and halls of Philae Temple. Discover the rich history and architectural beauty of this temple complex with insights from an Egyptologist guide. Learn about the relocation of the temple to Agilika Island, a UNESCO project aimed at preserving this significant historical site from submersion due to the construction of the High Dam.
Tour Description & Additional Info:
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Options To Choose for Your Trip:
- Aswan High Dam and Philae Temple Half-Day Tour
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Aswan High Dam and Philae Temple Half-Day Tour Inclusions:
Included with Your Ticket
- Transport by air-conditioned vehicle
- All service charges and taxes
- Qualified licensed driver.
- Expert tour guide.
- Private Tour
- Bottle of Water During the Tour
- Pick up Service from your hotel & return
Not Included
- Gratuities
- Temple of Philae Entrance Fee- are approximately 10$
- Aswan High Dam Entrance Fee- are approximately 10$
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Special Instructions:
- This Tour is Provided by Travel 2 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.
- Minimum 1 Travelers is required to book.
- Maximum 15 Travelers is accepted for booking.
