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Aswan Private Tour | Philae Temple, High Dam & Obelisk Experience

By Egyptgetaway Tours
Free cancellation available
Price is £23 per adult
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Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 5h
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Selective hotel pickup
  • Multiple languages

Overview

Discover the best Aswan private tour in one seamless experience…
from ancient temples to modern engineering wonders.
This isn’t just a tour… it’s the storey of Egypt brought to life.

Explore the famous Aswan High Dam overlooking Lake Nasser, then visit the Unfinished Obelisk to see how ancient Egyptians carved massive monuments from solid granite. Continue your Aswan tour to the breathtaking Philae Temple, one of the most beautiful island temples in Egypt, dedicated to the goddess Isis.

This private Aswan tour offers a smooth, flexible experience with a professional guide, air-conditioned transport, and a scenic boat ride to Philae Temple. No crowds, no rushing—just a well-organized journey through the highlights of Aswan.

Book now to enjoy one of the top-rated Aswan tours.

Activity location

  • Aswan
    • Aswan, Egypt

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Aswan
    • Aswan, Egypt

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Aswan Private Tour | Philae Temple, High Dam & Obelisk Experience
  • Activity duration is 5 hours5h
    5h
  • English

Pickup included

Starting time: 08:00
Price details
£22.68 x 1 Adult£22.68
Total
Price is £22.68
Until Fri, 3 Apr

What's included, what's not

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    Bottled water
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Professional Egyptologist guide
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Private air-conditioned vehicle
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Private hotel or Nile cruise pickup and drop-off
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Motorboat to Philae Temple
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Service charge (optional)
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Extra activities not mentioned
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Entrance Fees

Know before you book

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transport options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • 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

Aswan

  • 30m
Begin your private Aswan tour with a comfortable pickup from your hotel or Nile cruise in Aswan. Meet your professional Egyptologist guide and set off in a private, air-conditioned vehicle to explore the highlights of this beautiful southern city.

Aswan High Dam

  • 30m
  • Admission ticket not included
Your first stop is the Aswan High Dam, one of the most significant engineering achievements of the 20th century. Enjoy panoramic views over Lake Nasser and learn how the dam transformed Egypt’s economy, agriculture, and Nile flooding control.

Unfinished Obelisk

  • 30m
  • Admission ticket not included
Next, visit the Unfinished Obelisk, located in the ancient granite quarries of Aswan. Here, your guide will explain how massive obelisks were carved during the Pharaonic era and why this colossal monument was never completed.

Temple of Philae

  • 2h
  • Admission ticket not included
Continue your journey with a scenic motorboat ride to Philae Temple, gracefully relocated to Agilkia Island. Walk through the beautifully preserved temple complex dedicated to the goddess Isis, admiring its reliefs, columns, and mythological inscriptions.

Aswan

  • 1h
After exploring Philae, enjoy a relaxing boat ride along the Nile to a Nubian Village. Wander through colourful streets, visit a traditional Nubian home, and learn about local customs, traditions, and daily life. Enjoy Nubian tea and hospitality before returning comfortably to your hotel or cruise.

Location

Activity location

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    Aswan
    • Aswan, Egypt

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    Aswan
    • Aswan, Egypt

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