Egypt · Monuments

4-Hour Aswan Unfinished Obelisk and Philae Temple Tour

4 Hours Round trip from Aswan First Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights

01 See the Unfinished Obelisk and learn how ancient Egyptians carved obelisks
02 Visit the majestic Philae Temple, built in honor of Goddess Isis
03 Discover a monument most probably linked to Queen Hatshepsut of the 18th Dynasty
04 Enjoy a short cultural tour focused on ancient Egyptian history and craftsmanship

Explore two of Aswan's most remarkable ancient sites on this 4-hour tour. Visit the Unfinished Obelisk to see the techniques used by the ancient Egyptians to carve these monumental structures, then continue to the majestic Philae Temple, built in honor of Goddess Isis. This short cultural experience offers insight into ancient Egyptian engineering, religion, and history.

Visit the majestic Philae Temple, built in honor of Goddess Isis, the chief deity of the island.

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At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 4 Hours

Tour type Private

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Not included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access Not applicable

Cities Aswan, Luxor

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Unfinished Obelisk and Philae Temple Visit

Discover the marvellous Obelisk, which most probably belonged to Queen Hatshepsut, one of the rulers of the 18th Dynasty and the royal wife of King Tuthmosis II. This queen was the owner of Al Deir El-Bahari Temple on the eastern bank of Luxor.
Spend some time admiring the beauty of the Obelisk, a tall, four-sided, narrow tapering monument.
Visit the majestic Philae Temple, built in honor of Goddess Isis, the chief deity of the island.

The route