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Explore Philae Temple, High Dam and Unfinished Obelisk in Aswan

By Egypt Holidays Tours
Free cancellation available
Price is £70 per adult* *Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults
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Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 4h
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Selective hotel pickup

Overview

Explore the top historical landmarks of Aswan with ease and comfort. This tour brings you to the High Dam, a massive modern feat of engineering that offers stunning views of Lake Nasser. You will also visit the beautiful Philae Temple, reachable by a traditional motorboat, where you can admire its sacred halls and ancient carvings. Additionally, you’ll discover the Unfinished Obelisk at the ancient granite quarries, providing a rare look into the craftsmanship of the Pharaohs. With an expert Egyptologist guide by your side, you will enjoy a flexible and informative experience tailored to your pace.

Activity location

  • Unfinished Obelisk
    • Sheyakhah Oula,
    • Aswan, Egypt

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Unfinished Obelisk
    • Sheyakhah Oula,
    • Aswan, Egypt

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Explore Philae Temple, High Dam and Unfinished Obelisk in Aswan

  • Activity duration is 4 hours4h
    4h
  • English

Pickup included

Language options: English
Price details
£70.22 x 1 Adult£70.22
Total
Price is £70.22

Other languge Guide

  • Activity duration is 4 hours4h
    4h
  • English

ES,IT,DE,FR guide
Pickup included

Language options: English
Price details
£114.58 x 1 Adult£114.58
Total
Price is £114.58

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's included
    Egyptologist English guide
  • What's includedWhat's included
    All transfers by private A/C modern vehicle
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Bottle of water
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Hotel or Nile Cruise pickup and drop-off

Know before you book

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transport options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • In accordance with UK consumer law, activities services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. Supplier cancellation policy will apply.
  • This activity is provided by a professional trader (a party acting within their trade, business or profession).

Activity itinerary

Unfinished Obelisk

  • 45m
  • Admission ticket not included
Visit the ancient granite quarries to see the largest known ancient obelisk. Our guide will show you how the ancient Egyptians carved these massive monuments directly out of the bedrock and explain the techniques used to separate the stone. It's a unique look into the "behind the scenes" of Pharaoh-level construction and why this specific project was abandoned.

Philae Timple

  • 2h
  • Admission ticket not included
Take a short, scenic motorboat ride to Agilkia Island to visit the breathtaking Temple of Isis. Our guide will lead you through the majestic pylons and colonnades, sharing the romantic legends of Isis and Osiris. You'll also learn the incredible storey of how UNESCO moved the entire temple complex stone by stone to save it from the rising waters of the Nile.

Aswan High Dam

  • 45m
  • Admission ticket not included
Explore one of the most significant engineering feats of the 20th century. Our guide will explain how this massive dam was built to control the Nile's floods and generate power for Egypt.

Location

Activity location

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    Unfinished Obelisk
    • Sheyakhah Oula,
    • Aswan, Egypt

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    Unfinished Obelisk
    • Sheyakhah Oula,
    • Aswan, Egypt

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