See the highlights of picturesque Aswan on a comprehensive tour with an expert Egyptologist guide. Traveling by air-conditioned vehicle, start with views of the Aswan High Dam, the massive 1960s structure built to counter the annual flooding of the Nile. Admire the dam and then see the Unfinished Obelisk, a gigantic, half-carved obelisk abandoned in its quarry by ancient quarrymen. Later, ride a boat to Philae Temple, renowned for its beautiful island location. Tour the magnificent courts, terraces and chambers dedicated to the goddess Isis before returning to Aswan proper.
Inclusions & Exclusions
✔  Hotel pickup and drop-off
✔  Entry Fees
✔  All service charges & taxes
✔  Egyptologist guide
✔  bottled water
✖  Personal Items
✖  Tipping
✖  any Optional Tours
Departure & Return
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Aswan

Return: End right where it started.
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Itinerary
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Aswan High Dam At 8:00 am Tour guide will pick you up from your hotel or Nile cruise or even from the airport in Aswan to enjoy a day tour in the amazing city of Aswan Start your tour by a visit to the High Dam, an engineering miracle built in 1960 protecting Egypt from annual floods from the Nile

Duration:  60 minutes

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Unfinished Obelisk 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.

Duration:  60 minutes

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Temple of Philae Move on to visit the majestic Philae Temple which was built in the honor of Goddess Isis the chief deity of the island. Later you will be transferred back to your hotel.

Duration:  60 minutes

Additional info
•  Public transportation options are available nearby
•  Specialized infant seats are available
•  Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
•  Not recommended for pregnant travelers
•  Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
•  Suitable for all physical fitness levels
•  Entry fees includes basic area only
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duration:
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