Day tour in Aswan (unfinished obelisk, High Dam and Philae Temple

Overview
Day Tour in Aswan (Unfinished Obelisk, High Dam, and Philae Temple)
Discover the charm of southern Egypt on this Aswan Day Tour with Egypt Top Tours, featuring some of the city’s most iconic landmarks. Begin your Aswan Trip with a visit to the High Dam, a 20th-century engineering masterpiece that transformed Egypt’s economy and created Lake Nasser, the world’s largest artificial lake.
Next, explore the ancient granite quarries and see the Unfinished Obelisk, a massive monument left in its original location, offering insight into the incredible craftsmanship of ancient Egyptians.
Conclude your Aswan City Tour with a boat ride to the stunning Philae Temple, dedicated to the goddess Isis. Located on an island in the Nile, this temple is famous for its detailed reliefs and dramatic history of relocation after the dam’s construction.
Join Egypt Top Tours for a day filled with history, culture, and breathtaking views along the Nile in Aswan.
Included
- All transfers by a private air-conditioned vehicle.
- Pick up services from your hotel & return.
- Private English Egyptologist guide.
- Entrance fees to all the mentioned sites.
- A bottle of water during your trip.
- All taxes & service charge.
Excluded
- Any extras not mentioned in the itinerary
- Tipping
Itinerary:
Day Tour in Aswan (Unfinished Obelisk, High Dam, and Philae Temple)
Embark on a fascinating Aswan Day Tour with Egypt Top Tours, exploring the highlights of this historic southern city. Your expert Egyptologist guide will pick you up from your hotel or chosen location in Aswan to begin your Aswan City Tour.
Start with a visit to the High Dam, a modern engineering marvel built in the 1960s to control the Nile floods and generate electricity. Then continue to the ancient granite quarries where you'll discover the Unfinished Obelisk, an immense monument carved during Queen Hatshepsut’s reign, offering a rare glimpse into ancient Egyptian stonework techniques.
Next, enjoy a scenic boat ride to Philae Temple, one of Aswan's most iconic landmarks and the spiritual center of the goddess Isis. Rescued from submersion by UNESCO, this temple showcases remarkable Ptolemaic architecture and is rich with mythological history.
After your guided Aswan Trip, return comfortably to your hotel or Aswan Airport with memories of an unforgettable journey through time.
Prices:
Prices
Notes:
Children Policy
0 - 05.99 Free of Charge
6 - 11.99 pay 50% of the tour price
12+ pay full tour price as per adult person
If your tour includes airfare then an extra charge for child rate may apply.
Deposit and Payment
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Tour Voucher
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