Private Day Tour to visit the High Dam, Philae Temple & Unfinished Obelisk
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Discover three of Aswan's must-see attractions in this private tour from Egy Travel Lux agency. The tour is guided by a professional Egyptologist who will help you enjoy the most informative and enjoyable tour in Aswan.
Begin your day with a visit to the Aswan High Dam, and learn about the story of its construction before heading to its top, where you can witness a breathtaking panoramic view of Lake Nasser.
Visit the site of the unfinished obelisk, one of the most significant archeological sites, where you go beyond the majestic monument to learn about the technologies behind the construction of the towering obelisks.
End your day with a relaxing boat trip to a serene island where you enjoy a guided Philae Temple tour. Listen to the interesting information about the temple, discover its different religious and artistic aspects, and enjoy the beautiful nature of Upper Egypt.
Tour Highlights
- Aswan High Dam.
- Panoramic view of Lake Nasser.
- Unfinished obelisk.
- Motorboat ride on the Nile River.
- Philae Temple tour.
- The temple of Isis.
- The temple of Hathor.
- The kiosk of Trajan.
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Included/Excluded
- Hotel pickup and drop off.
- Entrance fees.
- Transportation.
- Private tour guide.
- Bottled water.
- Taxes and service charges.
- Personal expenses.
- Tippings.
- Extra activities not listed.
- Professional photo session.
Tour Plan
Pick Up
The tour will start at the scheduled time when the Travel Egy Lux representative meets you at your hotel to be transferred in a modern air-conditioned vehicle to the first destination.
Aswan High Dam
After a 15-minute drive from the center of Aswan, you’ll arrive at the site of the Aswan High Dam. This prominent modern landmark was built between 1960 and 1971 in order to control the Nile flood. Since then, the floodwaters could be controlled and stored, and can be released for irrigation or generating electricity purposes.
Your knowledgeable Egyptologist will guide you, providing insights on the construction, the efforts to preserve Nubian monuments, and the importance of the High Dam.
unfinished obelisk
Continuing our day trip, we’ll move to the location of the ancient granite quarries in Aswan to visit the “unfinished obelisk”. It was once a massive project to build the largest obelisk in Egypt, but it was abandoned after cracks were discovered in its structure.
Now, the unfinished obelisk is a famous tourist attraction in Aswan due to its historical and architectural significance, as it provides researchers with valuable insights about the ancient Egyptian technologies used to build massive obelisks.
Philae Temple Tour
Then, we’ll have a short boat ride to the island of Agilkia to visit the complex of Philae temples. You’ll be amazed by the incredible fact that all these temples were relocated from their original location on the Island of Philae to this current one as part of the UNESCO campaign to rescue the monuments of Nubia from being submerged.
Your Philae Temple Tour begins with exploring the Ptolemaic temple of the goddess Isis, and the tour will be guided by our expert Egyptologist to tell you a lot of interesting stories about the temple and its prominent wall scenes of goddess Isis, her husband, and son.
After that, you’ll have another tour at the surrounding monuments like the temple of Hathor and the kiosk of Trajan before having some free time to explore the site at your own pace, take some great photos, and enjoy the serene landscape.
Drop-off
Finally, we’ll end our unforgettable day trip with a smooth return journey to drop you off at the door of your hotel in Aswan.
Booking and cancellation policy
- You must book the tour in advance through our website or contact us via phone or email.
- A 30% deposit is required to confirm the booking for the day tour.
- We will send you an instant confirmation after your booking.
- Last-minute bookings are accepted based on availability.
- Children from 0-2 are free, while children's bookings (under 11 years) will cost only 50% of adults’ prices.
- Rescheduling tours is available with no extra charges up to 24 hours before the date of the tour.
- If you cancel at least 24 hours before the tour’s date, you will be fully refunded. But in case you cancel the tour less than 24 hours before the tour, 50% of the entire tour price will be charged.
- Extra fees may be applied for solo travelers.
Why choose us?
- We provide professional transportation services with private air-conditioned vehicles for a comfortable tour.
- Our Egyptologist will accompany you throughout the tour, allowing you to enjoy great guided tours inside the museums and while exploring Egyptian streets.
- We have a flexible booking and cancellation policy.
- You can benefit from our competitive prices and our special offers for large groups.
- We have no hidden fees because our prices include all taxes and service charges.
- You can customize your tour to fit your needs, even if you need a private tour only for you or need to book a tour for a large group.
- We provide tour guides in all major languages upon request, besides providing Female guides if needed.
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