Marsa Alam Trip Overview
Why not take a drive to visit Aswan by the Nile. Enjoy seeing the beautiful Philae Temple, the ancient Unfinished Obelisk and the amazing High Dam all in a brilliant one day tour.
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Duration: 11 hours
Starts: Marsa Alam, Egypt
Trip Category: Cultural & Theme Tours >> Historical & Heritage Tours
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What to Expect When Visiting Marsa Alam, Red Sea Governorate, Egypt
Why not take a drive to visit Aswan by the Nile. Enjoy seeing the beautiful Philae Temple, the ancient Unfinished Obelisk and the amazing High Dam all in a brilliant one day tour.
Itinerary
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Stop At: Temple of Philae, Island of Agilika, Aswan Egypt
After breakfast at your starting point in Marsa Alam your representative will pick you up to accompany you to Aswan for a fantastic tour to visit the superb Philae Temple which was built in honor of the Goddess Isis.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Unfinished Obelisk, Sheyakhah Oula, Aswan Egypt
Then journey on to visit the Unfinished Obelisk which shows how the ancient Egyptians cut the stone. It is believed this obelisk belongs to Queen Hatshepsut one of the rulers of the 18th Dynasty.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Aswan High Dam, Manteqet As Sad Al Aali, Aswan Egypt
Then proceed to the amazing High Dam an engineering miracle built in 1960 protecting Egypt from annual floods from the Nile.. We then break for Lunch at a quality restaurant in Aswan. After enjoying your lunch take a magical Felucca ride on the beautiful Nile before taking a relaxing drive back to your starting point in Marsa Alam.
Duration: 2 hours