Aswan Philae Temple, The High Dam and the Unfinished Obelisk Tour
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Experience Highlights
This private tour departs from Aswan and heads to nearby points of interest: the High Dam, the unfinished obelisk and the temple dedicated to the goddess Isis. The tour lasts approximately 6 hours and includes both a driver and an expert guide. Transfers are by boat and air-conditioned vehicle with hotel pick-up included.
- Learn about the history of the High Dam, the Temple of Philae and the unfinished obelisk from an expert guide.
- Cross the NileRiver on board a boat.
- Enjoy a private activity with pick-up from your hotel in Aswan
- Complete the tour by adding an optional lunch.
What’s included
- Tour of the Temple of Philae, the High Dam and the Unfinished Obelisk
- Nile speedboat sailing on the Nile
- Expert guide
- Air-conditioned vehicle
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Step by Step
This private tour lasts approximately 6 hours and allows you to discover the main attractions near Aswan. It includes not only a driver and a local guide, but also transportation in an air-conditioned vehicle, a bottle of water and navigation on the Nile by boat. Being a private activity, you will be entitled to pick-up and drop-off at your hotel.
The itinerary touches on the following archaeological sites:
- Aswan High Dam - Built in the 1960s to cope with drought, flooding of the Nile and to produce electricity, it is a grandiose architectural work of great interest to the country. The artificial basin formed is known as Lake Nasser.
- Unfinished Obelisk - Archaeologists believe it was intended for the people of Karnak. Had it been completed, it would have exceeded 40 metres in height. It is believed to have been built during the reign of Hatshepsut, one of the few female pharaohs in history.
- Philae Temple - One of the best preserved temples in the country. It was dedicated to the cult of Isis and some buildings were added during the Hellenistic period. It was dismantled and rebuilt during the construction of the great dam.
If you wish, you can pay extra to add lunch. Please note that the tour crosses the desert, so it is advisable to pack sunglasses, sunscreen and a hat to protect you from the sun.
