Aswan Day Tour Visiting Philae Temple, Unfinished Obelisk and High Dam in Aswan
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Overview
On this comprehensive tour of picturesque Aswan, an expert Egyptologist guide will lead you through the city’s most iconic sights. Travelling in an air-conditioned vehicle, you’ll begin with views of the Aswan High Dam, the massive 1960s structure built to counter the Nile’s annual flooding. Along the way you’ll also see the Unfinished Obelisk, a gigantic half-carved monument left in its quarry by ancient stoneworkers. Later, you’ll take a boat to Philae Temple, set on its famous island location. As you move through the site, you’ll explore the temple’s courts, terraces and chambers, many of which are dedicated to the goddess Isis. Your guide will provide context and explanations so you understand the significance of each monument before returning to Aswan proper.
Highlights
- ✦Private tour
- ✦Hotel pickup
What's included
- ✓Hotel pickup and drop-off by private air-conditioned vehicle
- ✓Tour guide
- ✓Entrance fees
- ✓Bottled water
- ✕Personal items
- ✕Tipping
Frequently asked questions
- How long is this experience?
- 4 hours
- Can I cancel my booking?
- Yes — you can cancel free of charge up to 24 hours before it starts.
- What's included?
- Hotel pickup and drop-off by private air-conditioned vehicle · Tour guide · Entrance fees · Bottled water
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