This private tour of the Philae Temple, Aswan High Dam, and unfinished Obelisk showcases three of Aswan’s most popular sites. Travelers will get an up-close look at the dam that divides the Nile from Lake Nasser, marvel at the sheer size of the unfinished Obelisk, and revel in the natural beauty of Philae Temple’s island home.
Inclusions & Exclusions
✔ Hotel pickup and drop-off
✔ Private tour
✔ Air-conditioned vehicle
✔ Bottled water
✔ Professional tour guide
✖ Any extra not mentioned
✖ Gratuities
Pickup Locations
1. Sara Hotel
2. Sofitel Legend Old Cataract Aswan
3. SunSet Hotel
4. Keylany Hotel
5. Oscar Hotel
6. Nile Hotel Aswan
7. Bayt Zaina
8. Paradise Hotel
9. Nubian Plaza Guest House
10. Nubian Oasis Hotel
11. Memnon Hotel
12. Marhaba Hotel
13. Basma Executive Club
14. Pyramisa Isis Island Aswan Resort & Spa
15. Citymax Hotel Aqua Park
16. Movenpick Resort Aswan
17. Nuba Nile Hotel Aswan
18. Hapi Hotel
19. Philae Hotel
20. Kendaka Nubian House
Itinerary
1
Temple of Philae
The Philae Temple (Temple of Isis) was once set on a holy island in the Nile River, the site of many pilgrimages. Although projects to dam the Nile once threatened the existence of both the island and the temple, UNESCO worked to rescue and preserve the ancient monument, damming the island itself with a high surrounding wall until the Philae Temple could be moved in sections to a new location: the higher, nearby Agilka Island.
Visit the temple to learn about the temple's history, as well as Isis, who was a very important goddess in ancient times. She was known as the Mother of God, giver of life, and protector and healer of kings.
Duration: 3 hours
2
Aswan High Dam
Built to control the Nile River’s annual floods, the Aswan High Dam transformed Egypt’s Nile Valley and created the vast Lake Nasser. The sheer scale of the dam is impressive, and at the top, you’ll find sweeping views of the lake and surrounding desert.
Duration: 60 minutes
3
Unfinished Obelisk
The quarries still hold the Unfinished Obelisk, possibly intended as a companion to the Lateran Obelisk, originally at Karnak but now in Rome. It would have weighed over 1,100 tons and would have been the world's largest piece of stone ever handled.
Duration: 20 minutes
Additional info
• Service animals allowed
• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
• Specialized infant seats are available
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels
