Explore Aswan on our day tour visiting an unfinished obelisk, the High Dam with its modern engineering bringing us into the 21st century. Continuing on your day adventure, take a boat ride to the Philae Temple, delight in the history and scenic views at the temple of the goddess Isis.
Prices are per person when two book together; a solo traveller pays $130.
Larger groups pay less per person.
From the operator’s live schedule on Viator, checked Oct 23.
Your day tour starts in Aswan where your Egyptoria guide meets you at your hotel launching a memorable journey exploring Aswan’s city treasures. We head off to an architectural engineering feat, the High Dam, built in 1960 that protects Egypt from the yearly flooding of the Nile River.
Our next destination is the unfinished obelisk the largest ever found. The obelisks carvings show the ancient building techniques of the temple builders. While historians believe the obelisk to be Queen Hatshepsut’s, there are theories that believe it could be Queen Nefertiti’s.
Our last stop on our Aswan tour is a temple located on the island of Philae. The Philae Temple was built in honor of the goddess Isis. Taking a motorboat To the island you’ll see magnificent views enjoying a truly unique experience. After your day tour, you will be dropped back off at your hotel.
Pick up and drop off services anywhere in Aswan
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For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Philae Temple and High Dam Aswan Day Tour lasts about 8 hours. The itinerary has 3 stops.
Prices start at $85 per person for this Aswan experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. That is the per-person price when two book together; a solo traveller pays $130. There is 1 booking option, so the final price depends on the option you choose.
According to the operator’s current schedule, it runs every day, starting at 8:30 AM.
Children aged 6–11 pay from $50, adults from $85.
Yes. Cancel at least 1 day before the start for a full refund. Later cancellations are non-refundable.
Yes, pickup is offered. Pick up and drop off services anywhere in Aswan Pickup points include Sara Hotel, Old Cataract Aswan.
The experience is available in DE, EN, IT, FR, ES.
It is a private experience: only your party takes part. Up to 15 travellers can book together.
Specialized infant seats are available
Yes, bookings are confirmed instantly.
Travellers rate it 5.0 out of 5 across 1 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor; it is run by Egyptoria.
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Our tour was amazing, they offer great value for the money and very friendly, assistance we got from Tom was beyond, everyone we met was really friendly, helpfull and professional, our stay was comfortable and clean, well prepared & organized. Loved every day of it
| Tour | Duration | Rating | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Philae Temple and High Dam Aswan Day Tour | 8 hours | 5.0 (1) | $85 | |
 Philae Temple and Aswan High-Dam Half-day tour | 3h 45min | 4.9 (88) | $20 | View |
 Aswan: Guided Tour to High Dam, The Obelisk & Philae Temple by Motorboat | 5–6 hours | 4.7 (38) | $65 | View |
 Private Day tour to High Dam&Unfinished Obelisk&Philae From Aswan | 4 hours | 4.5 (85) | $49 | View |
 Explore Aswan: Philae Temple, Obelisk, High Dam & Nubian Village | 6 hours | 4.8 (22) | $85 | View |
 Private Tour to Aswan High Dam, Obelisk and Philae Temple | 3–4 hours | 5.0 (10) | $45 | View |
 One Package Abu Simbel Temples with Philae Temple and High Dam From Aswan | 13 hours | 5.0 (7) | $280 | View |