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Aswan: High Dam, Unfinished Obelisk & Philae Temple Guided Tour
4.6
34 Ratings
Aswan
Discover the wonders of Aswan on a guided tour that takes you to the High Dam, Unfinished Obelisk, and Philae Temple. Marvel at the engineering marvel of the High Dam, be amazed by the size of the Unfinished Obelisk, and explore the beautiful island location of Philae Temple.
Discover the wonders of Aswan on a guided tour that takes you to the High Dam, Unfinished Obelisk, and Philae Temple. Marvel at the engineering marvel of the High Dam, be amazed by the size of the Unfinished Obelisk, and explore the beautiful island location of Philae Temple.
Duration:
6 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Aswan High Dam - Begin your day tour in Aswan with a convenient pick-up from your hotel or cruise ship, and head to the High Dam of Aswan, a marvel of engineering from the 1960s. From the top of the High Dam, enjoy views across Lake Nasser to the Kalabsha temple in the south and the impressive power station to the north.
- Unfinished Obelisk -…
- Aswan High Dam - Begin your day tour in Aswan with a convenient pick-up from your hotel or cruise ship, and head to the High Dam of Aswan, a marvel of engineering from the 1960s. From the top of the High Dam, enjoy views across Lake Nasser to the Kalabsha temple in the south and the impressive power station to the north.
- Unfinished Obelisk - Proceed to the Unfinished Obelisk located in the granite quarries of Aswan, the source of much of the red granite used in ancient temples and statues. The Unfinished Obelisk remains in its original location, left incomplete due to a crack discovered during its carving. Your knowledgeable Egyptologist guide will explain the process of carving the 1-ton obelisk and the reason it was abandoned.
- Temple of Philae - The final stop among the three renowned Aswan sites is often considered the most impressive. Philae Temple was meticulously relocated to its current position (approximately 500 meters from its original location) due to the rising Nile waters caused by the High Dam’s construction. A brief motorboat ride will take you to the island, where your guide will lead a walking tour through the temple, followed by free time for you to explore independently.
Dedicated to the goddess Isis, Philae Temple is beautifully situated on a river island, landscaped to resemble its original setting.
- Aswan - After concluding your tour, you will be returned to your hotel or Nile cruise in Aswan.
What's Included
- Nile tour by motor boat to visit Phiale temple
- Transport by air-conditioned modern vehicle
- Bottle of water for each participant
- Qualified tour guide ( Choose your own language )
- All transfers and pick ups from/ to your hotel
- Service , Taxes , Fuel Surcharge , Parking and Landing Fees
- Nile tour by motor boat to visit Phiale temple
- Transport by air-conditioned modern vehicle
- Bottle of water for each participant
- Qualified tour guide ( Choose your own language )
- All transfers and pick ups from/ to your hotel
- Service , Taxes , Fuel Surcharge , Parking and Landing Fees
What's Not Included
- Entrance fees to all the mentioned sightseeing
- Hotels/ In Gharb Sohile and West of Aswan Pickup or drop off will be extra 10 usd per person
- Entrance fees to all the mentioned sightseeing
- Hotels/ In Gharb Sohile and West of Aswan Pickup or drop off will be extra 10 usd per person
Additional Information
Discover three of Aswan’s most renowned attractions. Stroll along the High Dam, which divides Lake Nasser from the Nile, be amazed by the grandeur of the Unfinished Obelisk, and admire the stunning island setting of Philae Temple.
Highlights
- Explore the Philae Temple, dedicated to the goddess Isis
- Delight in a visit to the impressive Unfinished…
Discover three of Aswan’s most renowned attractions. Stroll along the High Dam, which divides Lake Nasser from the Nile, be amazed by the grandeur of the Unfinished Obelisk, and admire the stunning island setting of Philae Temple.
Highlights
- Explore the Philae Temple, dedicated to the goddess Isis
- Delight in a visit to the impressive Unfinished Obelisk
- Witness the High Dam of Aswan – a marvel of engineering
- Experience the River Nile from a motorboat
Accommodation Options
Hotels, Nubian guest houses, and Nubian motels are available in Gharb Sohile and West of Aswan. Please note that pickup or drop-off will incur an additional charge of $10 per person.
- The start and end times for this tour can be flexible to suit your needs
- Please bring: Sunglasses , a hat or head scarf and wear light clothes Your Camera
- Student card (it gives 50% discount from adult rate for all the Entrance fees in Egypt)
- Note: The Egyptian government accepts only Egyptian pounds for all entrance fees around Egypt
- Lunch is available with different options for extra small cost
Location
Aswan High Dam
Manteqet As Sad Al Aali,
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.6
(34 Ratings)
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Lmac102
Mar 21, 2026
Excellent Experience - Excellent all round experience with a great guide Michael who was a great source of knowledge and moved at exactly the pace we wished for. Would highly recommend
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Mariaangelica_r
May 11, 2024
Excellent tour - We really appreciate and like the way how the guide explains us the history.
The transportation was really comfortable and kind.
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Dodobirdi
Apr 4, 2024
Highly recommended Tour in Aswan - Highly recommended tour to visit all the main sites in Aswan. But more importantly our guide Aida wad simply fabulous taking time to explain all history of the monuments and sites. Aida gave us plenty of free time to explore by ourselves and take pictures. Transportation was on time and well arranged throughout the whole Tour! You will not be disappointed by booking this Tour. X&D
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4kareemf
Jan 4, 2024
Excellent, professional, informative tour - Michael is an excellent, knowledgeable guide who speaks impeccable English and led us on a relaxed, stress-free tour of the Philae Temple and Unfinished Obelisk. He did a great job explaining the deeper meanings of the artwork inside the temple, and walked us through the history very well. Aswan is a calm, peaceful oasis by the Nile that's full of fascinating history. I highly recommend you have Michael take you around the sights.
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Gary_m
Nov 2, 2023
it was a very good tour... - it was a very good tour and the guide Aida was knowledgeable and helpful , we enjoyed it very much. Philae temple was fantastic.
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Ruth
Oct 11, 2023
Lovely half day excursion - Philae temple is magnificent and the boat ride to the temple made it all the more special. - Originally booked for two but my husband was I’ll so I went alone. Aida was lovely - she provided me information, we laughed and I felt completely at ease with her. The trip was great - thank you. Aida, I wish you well.
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Tami
Apr 8, 2023
Aswan Highlights at a Relaxed Pace - This tour is fantastic, especially with Asmaa as our guide. At a relaxed pace, we visited the Unfinished Obelisk, the High Dam, and the Philae Temple. Asmaa answered all of our questions, gave good information, and allowed us free time to wander and take photos. I highly recommend this private tour.
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Guillgutierrez
Aug 1, 2023
Family friendly tour - Nice tour to go with family.
The temple is amazing and a must see for people who comes to Aswan. Michael was our guide, friendly and was able to accommodate our needs when needed to buy food o others.
The bus was clean and in good condition
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Faraway22187606049
Jan 23, 2025
The first time you come can refer to see - The first day of the tour, in addition to the original trip, take us to the additional storefront, there is a spice store, as a result of spice store price is very high (for those who do not know the Egyptian price is really directly slaughtered), back then take us to the textile shop and perfume store, 30 ml of perfume 30 dollars so, the taste is a good news, but see goodwill, the individual is hoping to stay a little more time at the attractions, shopping is not something in the original journey, can not take us past, in addition, also hope to introduce more
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Emilson_n
May 19, 2023
Terrible experience. Many mistakes from the company - I booked a private tour with pick up from my hotel on Elephantine Island. The message was clear that there was going to be an extra charge because my hotel was on the island. I agreed with the extra fee and sent all the information requested. I specifically mentioned I was staying on the island. At 11am (the pickup time) I got a message from the tour company saying I had to cross the river by myself. No pick up. I was annoyed because I didn’t have cash on me at that time and that was the reason I requested the pick up service. Then, while I was waiting for my private car and the guide, I received a message saying another couple was going to join my tour. I mentioned I paid for the private tour so it would be fair to get a discount. They tried to say it was a bit private not fully private, but still private? The couple didn’t join me and my tour guide mentioned they were going to do the same tour later in the day. It felt like the tour guide was annoyed by that as he had to do it twice? The tour had a weird vibe, it felt like he was rushing to get it done. I ended up skipping the unfinished obelisk because he kept saying it wasn’t worthy. It was a terrible experience and I felt guilty for their own mistakes. Never again.
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