High Dam and Philae Temple

High Dam and Philae Temple

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Discover Aswan’s Top Attractions High Dam and Philae Temple Day Tour Experience the best of Aswan in a single day with our exclusive tour

Duration

1 Day Trip

Tour Type

Private

Transportation

Bus

Description

Discover Aswan’s Top Attractions High Dam and Philae Temple Day Tour Experience the best of Aswan in a single day with our exclusive tour, featuring the High Dam and Philae Temple, along with the fascinating Unfinished Obelisk. This carefully curated itinerary allows you to explore three of Aswan’s most iconic landmarks with ease and comfort.

Why You’ll Love This Trip

Efficient Sightseeing: Cover Aswan’s highlights in one day, including the majestic High Dam and Philae Temple, as well as the ancient Unfinished Obelisk.
Private & Customizable: Enjoy a full-day private tour tailored to your preferences, ensuring a personalized experience.
Expert Guidance: Learn from an Egyptologist guide who brings the rich history of these sites to life.
Stunning Views: Marvel at panoramic vistas from the High Dam, overlooking the Nile River and Lake Nasser.
Island Beauty: Discover the enchanting Philae Temple, set on a picturesque island dedicated to the goddess Isis.

Tour Highlights

High Dam: A modern engineering marvel that controls the Nile’s flow, offering breathtaking views.
Philae Temple: A beautifully preserved temple complex relocated to Agilkia Island, showcasing stunning ancient architecture.
Unfinished Obelisk: Gain insight into ancient Egyptian stone-cutting techniques at this intriguing site.

What’s Included High Dam and Philae Temple

Pick up service from your hotel in Aswan and return.
Professional English-speaking tour guide.
Entrance fees to the mentioned historical places.
All transfers by a modern air-conditioned vehicle.
Bottled water during your trip.
All service charges & taxes.

Exclusions High Dam and Philae

Any extras not mentioned in the program.
Tipping

Practical Information

Comfort & Convenience: Includes hotel pickup and drop-off in Aswan.

Suitable for All Ages: A family-friendly tour with options for all travelers.

Pricing:
- Adults (12+) Full price
- Children (6-11.99) 50% discount
- Children (2-5.99) 25% discount
- Infants (0-1.99) Free

Book Your Aswan Adventure Today!

Don’t miss the chance to explore the High Dam and Philae Temple on this unforgettable day tour. Perfect for history lovers and adventure seekers alike!

Tour Plan

Itinerary

Our tour guide will pick you up from your hotel or Nile Cruise in Aswan to visit Aswan's temple .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 goddess Isis which was considered the mother of god and she is the mother god Horus and the consort of God Osiris.

Then a visit to 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 the water and electricity

After that Ending the tour with Aswan Granite Quarries as Aswan was considered as the main granite supplier for all 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 as the heaviest obelisk ever cut in ancient Egypt. Then, you will be escorted by air conditioned vehicle to the hotel