Aswan Day Tour Visiting Philae Temple, Unfinished Obelisk and High Dam in Aswan
Description
See the highlights of picturesque Aswan on a comprehensive tour with an expert Egyptologist guide. Traveling by air-conditioned vehicle, start with views of the Aswan High Dam, the massive 1960s structure built to counter the annual flooding of the Nile. Admire the dam and then see the Unfinished Obelisk, a gigantic, half-carved obelisk abandoned in its quarry by ancient quarrymen. Later, ride a boat to Philae Temple, renowned for its beautiful island location. Tour the magnificent courts, terraces and chambers dedicated to the goddess Isis before returning to Aswan proper.
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Itinerary
At 8:00 am Tour guide will pick you up from your hotel or Nile cruise or even from the airport in Aswan to enjoy a day tour in the amazing city of Aswan Start your tour by a visit to the High Dam, an engineering miracle built in 1960 protecting Egypt from annual floods from the Nile
Then proceed to visit the Unfinished Obelisk which shows the techniques used by the ancient Egyptians to cut obelisks. Most probably this obelisk belongs to Queen Hatshepsut, one of the rulers of the 18th Dynasty and the royal wife of king Tuthmosis II. This queen was the owner of her Temple in the eastern bank of Luxor Also there is an opinion said that it belongs to Queen Nefertiti.
Move on to visit the majestic Philae Temple which was built in the honor of Goddess Isis the chief deity of the island. Later you will be transferred back to your hotel.
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Important Information
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Reviews(123)
I thank our guide who simply accompanied us to all the sites as per the program, with patience, discretion, competence, clarity, and professionalism.
Magdy was our tour guide for the day and made it a perfect one. We loved Abu Simbel, it is a must to see. We have no hesitation in recommending him for anyone wishing a great day out
Great day with a knowledgeable guide. Comfy transport and loved the perfume/aromatherapy section. Temple is well worth a visit and dam is fascinating.
Nice mix of activities and information. Guide Magdi has lots of knowledge to share. Driver Makmut was very careful and attentive. Highly recommend this tour.
The pick up was delayed by 15 mins and where we just waited around. And the guide Hamza was not fluent in English and not very knowledgeable, so it was very difficult to understand the stories and they couldn't answer any questions accurately. They gave a 5 to 10 mins speech about the site and then left us to our own to explore which was not great.
A 3hr drive from Aswan, mainly on good and quiet roads through the desert Both temples are fantastic and worth taking your time
Overall a very good trip. We were lucky enough to have our own personal guide with driver (unfortunately can’t remember her name). I guess if others have booked the same tour it may not be a one-on-one trip. We visited the Aswan Dam and Philae Temple (via motor boat) and Unfinshed Obelisk. Great history and our guide was very friendly and knowledgeable. Allowed us to ask lots of questions and not just about the trip, but can also ask general questions about Egypt and the local area. Only negative was that the trip included a stop off at a Spice store and a Perfume store where both felt like a hard sell and we felt a little pressured into purchases where the prices weren’t really cheap.
Pick up from our Nile boat was seamless Chico the driver took us to pick up our guide Sammie First class knowledge and excellent experience no hassle no pressure Really enjoyed the day
Sarah was a superb guide. Perfect Spanish and the best attitude. Philae is breathtaking. The Nile ride is fun!
A great adventure, lots to see and enjoy! We so enjoyed this trip and our guide Dhalia was absolutely excellent.
