At 8:00 AM, your licensed expert guide from Wow Travel Tours will greet you at your hotel, Nile cruise, or Aswan airport. Begin your immersive day tour with a visit to the High Dam, a remarkable feat of engineering completed in 1960 that plays a crucial role in protecting Egypt from the annual flooding of the Nile.Next, continue your tour to the Unfinished Obelisk, which offers a fascinating glimpse into the techniques employed by ancient Egyptians in carving these monumental structures. This obelisk is believed to be associated with Queen Hatshepsut of the 18th Dynasty, the royal wife of King Thutmose II, and owner of a temple on the eastern bank of Luxor. Alternatively, some suggest it may belong to Queen Nefertiti.Proceed to the majestic Philae Temple, dedicated to the goddess Isis, the principal deity of the island. After exploring this remarkable site, you will be transferred back to your hotel.
Egypt · Monuments
Aswan Private Tour: Philae, High Dam & Obelisk
The journey
- 01 Visit the Aswan High Dam with an expert guide
- 02 See the ancient Unfinished Obelisk in its quarry
- 03 Explore Philae Temple, dedicated to the goddess Isis
- 04 Travel in an air-conditioned vehicle
- 05 Private half-day tour in Aswan
- 06 Hotel pickup and drop-off included
- 07 Bottled water included
Discover some of Aswan’s most iconic sights on a private guided tour that combines ancient history with modern engineering. Travel in an air-conditioned vehicle as you visit the Aswan High Dam, see the remarkable Unfinished Obelisk in its quarry, and explore the beautiful Philae Temple, dedicated to the goddess Isis.
Led by an expert Egyptologist guide, this half-day experience offers a convenient way to take in three of the city’s standout landmarks in just a few hours, with hotel pickup and drop-off included.
Proceed to the majestic Philae Temple, dedicated to the goddess Isis, the principal deity of the island.
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What's Included
- All service charges & taxes
- Egyptologist guide
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- bottled water
What's Not Included
- Personal Items
- Tipping
- any Optional Tours
Know before you go
- STROLLER OR PRAM ACCESSIBLE
- PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION NEARBY
- INFANTS MUST SIT ON LAPS
- INFANT SEATS AVAILABLE
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Not suitable for pets
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Your 4 hours finish where they began, in Pickup service provided in Aswan..
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