5-Hour Aswan Tour to Philae Temple, High Dam and Unfinished Obelisk
About This Tour
Explore the highlights of bustling, history-filled Aswan on this half-day private tour. Marvel at the modern engineering feat of the High Dam, learn how ancient...
Duration: 5 Hours · Tour type: Private · Activity level: Moderate · Accommodation: Not included · Transport: Included · Wheelchair access: Yes · Cities: Aswan, Lake Nasser · Languages: Arabic, English
Know before you go: The guide has participated in many conferences and workshops in Egypt, Sudan, and Germany about Nubia. He is one of the best people to speak with about the history, culture, and language of Nubia because he is the son of this society, culture, and history. He is well-versed in all aspects of civilization, whether Nubian or Egyptian. For these reasons, he will ensure that if you choose him, you will not regret it.; With him, you will see and learn about archaeology and civilization in Aswan from a different and comprehensive perspective, sometimes with an unusual critical explanation.
About Aswan
Aswan
Once the frontline between the ancient Nubians and Egyptian kings, today Aswan is known for its colossal dam and Lake Nasser. To explore the city’s ruins and sites to the fullest, be sure to get a local guide.
What's Included
- Guiding service
- Private transportation
- A bottle of water and biscuits
Not Included
- Admission tickets (Philae 200 EGP, High Dam 100 EGP, Unfinished Obelisk 80 EGP)
- Personal expenses
- Souvenirs
- Food, drinks, and snacks
Itinerary
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1Day 01
High Dam, Philae Temple, and the Unfinished Obelisk
Your guide will pick you up from your hotel or Nile cruise in Aswan and drive to the High Dam, about half an hour away. Begin the tour with a visit to the High Dam, where you will view the dam itself, Lake Nasser, and the surrounding buildings. On the way, you will also see the old dam of Aswan, with no stop included. Afterwards, continue to Philae Island and the Temple of Isis. You will take a boat to Philae Temple and return, with this visit taking about two hours. Then visit the ancient quarry, where you can see the Unfinished Obelisk, for about 30 minutes. Your guide will then drop you off at your hotel in Aswan. Note: This itinerary is flexible and can be customized for you. Please contact the guide for a quote. Any one-day trip can be combined with others to become a two-day itinerary.
Meeting Point
Meeting point: Rail or Bus Station, Cruise Ship Port, Airport, or Hotel · Tour start: Manteqet as Sad Al Aali, Qism Aswan, Aswan Governorate 1230952, Egypt — Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
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