Enjoy Aswan's most popular three sites in a half-day tour to the High Dam, Philae Temple and Unfinished Obelisk from Aswan. See the vast High Dam, built to control the Nile’s annual floods. Take a motorboat ride to the ancient island Temple of Philae. Stroll the chambers and courtyards, and learn about their history from an Egyptology guide. Hear how the temple was moved to its site to prevent submersion in Lake Nasser. Tour includes air-conditioned transport, central Aswan hotel pickup and drop-off. - Discover Aswan’s top sights in a half-day with a qualified tour guide. - See the Aswan High Dam, Unfinished Obelisk and Philae Temple - Private tour with a private Egyptology guide means you learn more. - Aswan hotel or cruise ship pickup and drop-off included.
Inclusions & Exclusions
✔ Motorboat to get to Philae Temple.
✔ Qualified English Speaking Tour Guide
✔ All Transfers/pick up services and return by A/C vehicle.
✖ Tipping
✖ Entrance Fees
✖ Any thing not mentioned in the itinerary
Pickup Locations
1. Aswan Nubian House
2. Sofitel Legend Old Cataract Aswan
3. Giza Pyramids View Guest House
4. Sonesta St. George Hotel - Luxor
5. Pyramisa Isis Island Aswan Resort & Spa
6. Movenpick Resort Aswan
7. Jolie Ville Hotel & Spa Kings Island Luxor
8. Aswan Airport
9. Steigenberger Nile Palace
10. Long Beach Resort
11. Coral Beach Hurghada
12. Dusit Thani Lakeview Cairo
13. Hilton Luxor Resort & Spa
Additional Info: we pick up all travellers from any Hotel or Airport from Aswan
Itinerary
1
Temple of Philae
You will take a short motor boat ride to the Philae temple. The temple was relocated to its current location by UNESCO after the building of the High Dam in order to prevent its inundation. The island was carefully selected to match the original settings on which the temple was originally built. Enjoy free time to explore the beauty of the temple and its surroundings.
Duration: 2 hours
2
Aswan High Dam
The High Dam is an engineering wonder, built in 1960 to save Egypt from the flooding of the Nile. The Dam provides a huge water reservoir known as Lake Nasser, one of the biggest artificial lake in the world. At this landmark, you will see the huge hydro-power stations that provide Egypt with 10 percent of its electricity.
Duration: 45 minutes
3
Unfinished Obelisk
then, to the Unfinished Obelisk,the largest known ancient obelisk, located in the northern region of the stone quarries of ancient Egypt. End your tour by driving back to your hotel in Aswan.
Duration: 60 minutes
Additional info
• Wheelchair accessible
• Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Specialized infant seats are available
• Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
• All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels
