Egypt · Archaeology

5-Hour Aswan Temple and High Dam Tour with Lake Nasser

5 Hours Round trip from Agilkia Island Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Explore the Jewish Elephantine Temple and its connection to 'Yahweh'
  • 02 Learn the history of the temple's destruction in the fifth century B.C.
  • 03 Take in panoramic views from the Aswan High Dam over Lake Nasser
  • 04 See the unfinished granite obelisk near Aswan

Discover Aswan, the land of gold and an ancient treasure site for the kings of the Nubia region, on this short guided tour. Learn about ancient customs and admire the architecture of the Elephantine Temple, said to have been built in reaction to Manasseh's reinstitution of pagan worship. Take in panoramic views at the Aswan High Dam and Lake Nasser, and see the unfinished granite obelisk nearby.

Learn about ancient customs and admire the architecture of the Elephantine Temple, said to have been built in reaction to Manasseh's reinstitution of pagan worship.

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At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 5 Hours
Tour type Private
Activity level Easy
Accommodation Not included
Transport Included
Wheelchair access Not applicable
Cities Aswan, Lake Nasser
Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

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Day 01

Elephantine Temple, High Dam and Lake Nasser

  • Travel in the morning with your Egyptian tourist guide to see the Jewish Elephantine Temple. Stories say that this temple was built for 'Yahweh'. During the fifth century B.C., the temple was destroyed by Egyptian rebels, and the Jewish settlements here also began to vanish.

  • See the Aswan High Dam, Lake Nasser, and the unfinished obelisk made from granite nearby.

Return to the hotel.

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Agilkia Island 2 cities · 5 Hours

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • Egyptian tourist guide accompanies the group.

  • Transport from and to the sights.

  • Air-conditioned car.

  • Reception and travel.

  • Taxes.

  • Tour guide.

What's Not Included

  • Tips.

Know before you go

  • Reception service from and to the hotel.

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
Agilkia Island, اول اسوان، البحر الأحمر، Egypt
Tour start
Agilkia Island, اول اسوان، البحر الأحمر، Egypt
Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
End of the journey

Your 5 hours finish where they began, in Agilkia Island.

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