6-Hour Excursion To Aswan Highlights
Description
Sign up for an excursion to explore the highlights of Aswan in one day by visiting its famous temples and tourist sites. Tour across the famous Philae Temple of the city, which includes several sacred shrines, and then head to the world's largest embankment dam-High Dam. Lastly, walk around the iconic Unfinished Obelisk of Aswan.
Highlights
- Visit the picturesque Philae Temple complex
- Take in the view of the Nile while crossing the Aswan High Dam
- Look at the Unfinished Obelisk and listen to the story behind it
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- Connect with your tour guide, who will pick you up from your hotel in Aswan to start the program.
- Begin with visiting the Philae Temple. The temple is dedicated to the goddess Isis, and it includes several shrines and sanctuaries that are thousands of years old.
- The next stop is the High Dam. The dam is considered the world's largest embankment dam, with a reservoir capacity of 132km.
- From there, head to the Unfinished Obelisk. Inside one of the quarries of granite stone, it is thought that the female pharaoh Hatshepsut commissioned the work during the 18th dynasty. It would have measured about 42 meters and has been lying there for more than 3,500 years if carved out.
- After visiting these iconic Pharaonic landmarks, return to your hotel/hostel.
Tour ends.
What's Included
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Professional English-speaking Egyptian tour guide
- Private tours
- Personal expenses
- Entrance fees
What's Excluded
- Eats
- Drinks
- Any extra service
What to bring
- Passport or ID card
- Sunglasses
- Sun hat
- Comfortable shoes
Know before you go
- Warm clothing in winter
- Lightweight clothing in summer
- Sturdy shoes
- Photo or video equipment
Meeting Point
Aswan, Egypt
Cancellation Policy
For cancellations upto 2 days before the tour -
Refund of 80% of the tour price.Price Details
Adult | |
1 To 4 | USD 60 Per Person |
Child | |
1 To 4 | USD 30 Per Person |
This is a private tour |