Aswan Uncovered: The High Dam, Unfinished Obelisk & Philae Temple
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Duration
daily
Max Group Size
12
Departure Type
Guaranteed
Guiding Method
Fully guided
Physical level
easy
Operated In
English, French, German, Deutch, Spanish, Chinese, Italian
About this tour
Aswan’s Greatest Masterpieces: Dam, Obelisk & Philae
Discover the remarkable contrasts that make Aswan unforgettable. Stand above the vast waters of the Nile at the impressive High Dam, then step into the ancient granite quarries to see the Unfinished Obelisk—a colossal monument that reveals the skill and ambition of Egypt’s master stoneworkers.
Your journey continues by boat to the island sanctuary of Philae, where the magnificent Temple of Isis rises amid the waters. Three extraordinary landmarks. Thousands of years of ingenuity, artistry, and legend—all waiting to be explored.
Booking ref: FIT-260927-17
Route
- 1AswanAfricaEgyptStart
- 2The Aswan Dam (High Dam)AfricaEgyptAswan
- 3Unfinished ObeliskAfricaEgyptAswan
- 4Philae (Temple of Isis)AfricaEgyptAswanEnd
What makes this tour special
Itinerary
09:00 am | Hotel pickup
Your Tour Egypt Travel representative and Egyptologist tour guide will meet you in the hotel lobby.
09:30 am | Aswan High Dam
Visit this landmark of modern Egyptian engineering and learn about its importance to the region.
Visit duration: 30 minutes
10:00 am | Transfer to Philae Temple
10:30 am | Philae Temple
Take a motorboat from the marina to the island temple dedicated to the goddess Isis. Explore the temple and enjoy its remarkable Nile setting.
Visit duration: 120 minutes
12:30 pm | Transfer to the Unfinished Obelisk
12:30 pm | Unfinished Obelisk
Explore the ancient granite quarry and see the massive obelisk left unfinished in the bedrock.
Visit duration: 45 minutes
01:15 pm | Return to your hotel
Please note: All times are approximate and subject to change.
Trip includes
Included
English Egyptologist tour guide
Guiding Method
Fully guided
English
French
German
Deutch
Spanish
Chinese
ItalianA bottle of mineral water during your tour
Lunch in a deluxe restaurant (1 big bottle at each table at lunchtime)
Tour Inclusions
Pick-up service from the hotel & return
Transportation in a modern air-conditioned car
Entrance fees to all sight seen as mentioned in historical place
All taxes & service charge
Excluded
Tour Exclusions
All extras not listed in the package.
Tipping Kitty
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