Aswan Philae Temple, Unfinished Obelisk and High Dam
At a glance
- Duration
- 4 hours
- Price from
- $115 / person
- Location
- Aswan, Egypt
- Languages
- PT, EN, ES
- Group
- Private
- Cancellation
- Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
- Hotel pickup
- Available
- Confirmation
- Instant
- Ticket
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Operator
- Luxor Cultural Tours & Package - Egypt 24 Travel
Description
Exploring Aswan’s highlights with a private guide means a more flexible and personalized sightseeing experience than on a shared trip. With this half-day tour, you travel with your own Egyptologist guide to the Unfinished Obelisk, Aswan High Dam, and Philae Temple, with the opportunity to view and learn about them as you like. Private air-conditioned transport, a choice of departure times, and hotel, port, and station pickup and drop-off are also included for convenience.
Schedule & prices
- Runs
- Every day
- Start times
- 6:00 AM, 7:00 AM, and 8:00 AM
- Next available
- Mon, Oct 12
- Adult (ages 12+)
- $115
From the operator’s live schedule on Viator, checked Oct 11.
Tour Options
Itinerary
Your expert tour guide will pick you up from Aswan (Hotel, Nile Cruise, Train station Or Airport) and accompany you in a guided tour to visit the unfinished obelisk in Aswan northern granite quarry. It was ordered by Hatshepsut, the female pharaoh (1508–1458 BC). It is nearly one third larger than any ancient Egyptian obelisk ever erected. If finished it would have measured around 42 m (approximately 137 feet) and would have weighed nearly 1,200 tons. Proceed to visit the high dam, a rock fill dam built across the Nile in Aswan, between 1960 and 1970 with the aim to regulate the Nile River flooding, to store the water for agriculture and to generate hydro electric power. Enjoy a short motor boat ride to Philae Temple Island, the most ancient structure in the Island was the temple of the Goddess Isis, ordered by the native Pharaoh Nectanebo I (380-362 BC), Nectanebo was a great builder and restore. For the other Temples, Chapels and ruins date from the Ptolemaic times, more especially with the reigns of Ptolemy Philadelphus, Ptolemy Epiphanes, and Ptolemy Philometor (282-145 BC), with many traces of Roman work most notable in the Kiosk of Emperor Trajan (98-117ad), enjoy free time at leisure. You will then be transferred back to your accommodation in Aswan.
What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
We pickup all travelers in Aswan city
How it compares in Aswan
- Starting price $115 is 44% above the typical $80 for tours of similar length in Aswan
Excurgo comparison of 1,627 Viator tours, recalculated daily.
Important Information
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Frequently asked questions
How long does Aswan Philae Temple, Unfinished Obelisk and High Dam take?
Aswan Philae Temple, Unfinished Obelisk and High Dam lasts about 4 hours. The itinerary has 1 stop.
How much does Aswan Philae Temple, Unfinished Obelisk and High Dam cost?
Prices start at $115 per person for this Aswan experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. There is 1 booking option, so the final price depends on the option you choose.
What days does Aswan Philae Temple, Unfinished Obelisk and High Dam run?
According to the operator’s current schedule, it runs every day, starting at 6:00 AM, 7:00 AM, and 8:00 AM.
Can I cancel Aswan Philae Temple, Unfinished Obelisk and High Dam for free?
Yes. Cancel at least 1 day before the start for a full refund. Later cancellations are non-refundable.
Is hotel pickup included?
Yes, pickup is offered. We pickup all travelers in Aswan city Pickup points include Sara Hotel, Old Cataract Aswan.
What languages is Aswan Philae Temple, Unfinished Obelisk and High Dam offered in?
The experience is available in PT, EN, ES.
Is this a private or a group tour?
It is a private experience: only your party takes part. Up to 15 travellers can book together.
Is the tour suitable for children?
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap Specialized infant seats are available
Is the tour wheelchair accessible?
Wheelchair accessible Transportation options are wheelchair accessible All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Will my booking be confirmed immediately?
Yes, bookings are confirmed instantly.
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