Egypt · Monuments

4-Hour Aswan Highlights Tour with Philae Temple and High Dam

4 Hours Round trip from Manteqet as Sad Al Aali Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights

01 Visit the High Dam, the engineering miracle that protects Egypt from the Nile's annual floods
02 Explore the Unfinished Obelisk and see how ancient Egyptians cut massive stone pillars
03 Discover the majestic Philae Temple, built in honour of the Goddess Isis
04 Enjoy a convenient 4-hour introduction to Aswan's major historical highlights

See the major highlights of Aswan on this 4-hour tour, including the High Dam that created Lake Nasser, the Unfinished Obelisk, and the majestic Philae Temple. Learn how this engineering miracle protected Egypt from the Nile's annual floods, discover the ancient techniques used to carve massive stone obelisks, and visit the temple dedicated to the Goddess Isis. With hotel transfers and a professional guide included, this tour offers a convenient introduction to one of Egypt's most historic cities.

Continue to the majestic Philae Temple, which was built in honour of the Goddess Isis, the chief deity of the island.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 4 Hours

Tour type Shared

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Not included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access Not applicable

City Aswan

Languages English, French

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Aswan High Dam, Unfinished Obelisk and Philae Temple Tour

Get picked up by your Aswan representative and tour guide from your hotel in Aswan to enjoy a day tour of the city's major highlights.
Start the tour with a visit to the High Dam, an engineering miracle built in 1960 that protects Egypt from the Nile's annual floods.
Proceed to the Unfinished Obelisk, which shows the techniques used by the ancient Egyptians to cut obelisks. This obelisk is rumoured to have belonged to Queen Hatshepsut, one of the rulers of the 18th Dynasty and the royal wife of King Tuthmosis II. The queen was the owner of her temple on the eastern bank of Luxor. It may also have belonged to Queen Nefertiti.
Continue to the majestic Philae Temple, which was built in honour of the Goddess Isis, the chief deity of the island.
Later, be transferred back to your hotel.