Day Tour Philae Temple, Unfinished Obelisk, and High Dam in Aswan
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Overview
This day tour in Aswan brings together ancient sites and modern engineering. You’ll begin at the Philae Temple, a sacred island complex dedicated to the goddess Isis, where intricate carvings and riverside views form a striking setting. As you move through the site, you’ll learn about its religious significance and the artistic detail carved into its stonework. Next you’ll visit the Unfinished Obelisk, a revealing look at ancient stone‑cutting techniques that shows the ambitious scale of pharaonic craftsmanship. The tour concludes at the Aswan High Dam, a monumental modern work that transformed Egypt’s landscape. Along the way you’ll have seamless transfers, expert guidance and curated insights to help put each site into context. The experience is suitable for those interested in history and engineering, offering a clear introduction to Aswan’s key cultural and historical highlights.
Aswan · 744 Cultural & Historic · typical ~7,022 EGP · 2,236 EGP — good value
Highlights
- ✦Private tour
- ✦Hotel pickup
What's included
- ✓Hotel pickup and drop-off
- ✓Private air-conditioned transportation
- ✓Expert Egyptologist guide
- ✓Bottled water
- ✓All taxes and fees
- ✕Gratuities
Frequently asked questions
- How long is this experience?
- 6 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 · Private air-conditioned transportation · Expert Egyptologist guide · Bottled water · All taxes and fees
You'll complete your booking securely on Booking.com. Price shown is the latest we found.
- ↩️ Free cancellation up to 24h before
The same experience, compared across platforms.
- Booking.com(this listing)Cheapest2,236 EGP
- Viator3,268 EGP
- GetYourGuide3,268 EGP
