In one day tour, visit the famous attractions of Aswan the High Dam one of the modern great projects in Egypt, Philae temple which was dedicated to goddess Isis and the Unfinished Obelisk . An exceptionally fascinating insight into Aswan and all its major attractions on this tour of Philae Temple, Unfinished Obelisk and Aswan High dam. Your Guide will give you the history of these three attractions whilst having time to look around and explore for yourself. The Dam itself is an incredible modern structure and in total contrast to the old Temple of Philae and Unfinished Obelisk.
One day trip to Philae, High Dam, and the Obelisk from Aswan
Take a private tour to explore three of Aswan most popular and well known sites. Walk on the High Dam which separates Lake Nasser from the Nile, be astounded at the size of the Unfinished Obelisk, and enjoy the beauty of Philae Temple’s island location. Enjoy highlights of Aswan in Aswan Day Tour. Our tours will take you to the High Dam that created Lake Nasser, as well as the Unfinished Obelisk to see how ancient Egyptians cut these huge stone pillars, and finally Philae Temple.
Trip Itinerary
Aswan tour To Philae Temple
Aswan sightseeings
Experience the magnificent excursion to visit Philae Temple, the Unfinished Obelisk, and Aswan High Dam . First stop of the day will be a visit the Philae Temple which was dedicated to the Goddess Isis, this Temple was dismantled and reconstructed on Agilika Island after Aswan Dam was constructed. Continue your tour to visit the Unfinished Obelisk which belonged to Queen Hatshepsut. This Obelisk weighs about 1200 tons and is approximately 42m in height. Finally ending with a visit to the Aswan High Dam which was constructed in 1960 and completed in 1970. Its main function is to protect Egypt from the annual floods as well as providing storage of water for agriculture.
Our guide will pick you up from your hotel or Nile Cruise to visit Aswan’s High Dam which is one of the most important achievements of the last century in Egypt. It Contains 18 times the material used in the great pyramid of Cheops and It provides Egypt with water and electricity and secures the country from the destructive inundation of the Nile River. Then you will visit the Temple of Isis at Philae which its construction started during the reign of Ptolemy II and completed by the Roman emperors. And it was dedicated to the goddess Isis which was considered the mother of god and she is the mother god Horus and the consort of God Osiris. After that Ending the tour with Aswan Granite Quarries as Aswan was considered as the main granite supplier for all of Egypt. You will find there the famous Unfinished Obelisk which is most probably belonged to Queen Hatshepsut in the 18th dynasty. It measures about 42 meters and it’s considered the heaviest obelisk ever cut in ancient Egypt. It weighs nearly about 1100 tons
Then, you will be escorted by air-conditioned vehicle to the hotel to check-in and stay overnight.
Philae Temple Day Tour
Enjoy highlights of Aswan in Aswan Day Tour. Our tours will take you to the High Dam that created Lake Nasser, as well as the Unfinished Obelisk to see how ancient Egyptians cut these huge stone pillars, and finally Philae Temple.
Philae day tour from Aswan Scedule
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Bastet Travel Guide will pick you up from your hotel in Aswan or from Aswan airport to enjoy this authentic Day Tour to Philae from Aswan.
Aswan Egypt Tour highlights
Aswan Day Tour (Trip Itinerary)
Enjoy your Aswan Day Tour! Our Bastet Travel representative will pick you up from your hotel in Aswan to enjoy a day tour in the amazing city Aswan.
Go back in time to when the great gods and goddesses were worshiped. On your private, guided tour of Philae Temple, you’ll explore the sacred site that was built to honor Goddess Isis. Isis, the mother of God Horus and wife of Osiris, is famed for her symbolism of peace, beauty and love. Surrounded by water, the island of the temple is home to the incredible ancient Egyptian ruins that date back to 690 BC. On this tour, you’ll not only learn about the unique history from your personal tour guide, but you’ll also get the experience of sailing on the Nile River to and from Philae Island. Round-trip transportation in a private air-conditioned vehicle is also included.
Start your tour by a visit to the High Dam, an engineering miracle built in 1960 protecting Egypt from annual floods from the Nile. Then proceed to visit the Unfinished Obelisk which shows the techniques used by the ancient Egyptians to cut obelisks. Most probably this obelisk belongs to Queen Hatshepsut, one of the rulers of the 18th Dynasty and the royal wife of king Tuthmosis II. This queen was the owner of her Temple in the eastern bank of Luxor. Also there is an opinion said that it belongs to Queen Nefertiti. Move on to visit the majestic Philae Temple which was built on the honor of Goddess Isis the chief deity of the island. Later you will be transferred back to your hotel.
Your tour finishes with a drop-off at your hotel.
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