Private day tour to Philae temple-unfinished obelisk and high dam in Aswan
Description
Discover the Beauty of Ancient Egypt on a Private Day Tour in Aswan! Embark on an adventure to unravel the historical treasures of Egypt with our private day tour to Aswan's renowned landmarks - the Philae Temple, the Unfinished Obelisk, and the High Dam! Stand in the heart of ancient history at the Philae Temple, marvel at the dedication and skills of ancient craftsmen upon visiting the Unfinished Obelisk, and bask in the awe-inspiring view atop the modern engineering marvel, the High Dam. Our richly informative guides make sure you won't miss a single detail about these iconic heritage sites. Book now for a mesmerizing day immersed in Egypt's glorious past!
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Itinerary
At 8:00 am Emo Tours expert Licensed 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
Highlights
What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
As per confirmed pickup time you will find our tour guide waiting for you and he will hold a sign showing our company name Pickup from a hotel or Nile Cruise in Aswan Pickup from Aswan airport Pickup from Aswan train station
Traveller Ratings
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
- Entry fees includes basic area only
- Entrance fees -Depending on the Tour Options Chosen
Reviews(6)
Our guide, Ms Makeola, demonstrated an encyclopedic knowledge through out the visit to the three sites which in themselves are fascinating. Her English ability is very impressive and enhanced our understanding the history of the sites. This tour should be included in any travels to Aswan.
The visit to Philae temple was very nice. Great place to see and we took a brief ferry ride. Our tour guide did not do a good job and his English was very limited. However, we did hear some great explanations from other tour guides while there. The unfinished obelisk could be skipped no need to spend time.
In all, our tour was wonderful. Our tour guide Maggie was wonderful and very informative. The High Dam might not be the biggest dam in the world, but to see the artificial lake in the middle of the desert was just stunning. The Philae Temple is beautiful. The boat ride was short but a nice experience. The Unfinished obelisk is a different story. By itself, it might not be very attractive (that would explained why not all tours offer it) but in the context of human history-around 1508-1458 BC, it is simply amazing.
