Egypt · Archaeology

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

4 Hours Round trip from Sheyakhah Oula Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights

01 Explore the High Dam that created Lake Nasser
02 See the Unfinished Obelisk
03 Visit the Philae Temple, an Egyptian temple complex near the First Cataract of the Nile
04 Learn how ancient Egyptians cut huge stone pillars without modern machinery

Experience Aswan's historic landmarks on this 4-hour tour, visiting the High Dam that created Lake Nasser, the Unfinished Obelisk, and the Philae Temple. Learn how the ancient Egyptians cut and constructed these remarkable stone monuments without modern machinery as you explore some of the city's most important sites.

Explore the Unfinished Obelisk and learn how ancient Egyptians used to cut these huge stone pillars without modern machinery.

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

Cities Aswan, Lake Nasser

Languages Arabic, English, French

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Aswan High Dam, Unfinished Obelisk and Philae Temple Tour

Meet your tour guide at an agreed-upon location and begin the tour. Enjoy travelling through the highlights of Aswan on this day tour.
See the High Dam that created Lake Nasser.
Explore the Unfinished Obelisk and learn how ancient Egyptians used to cut these huge stone pillars without modern machinery.
Make your last stop at the Philae Temple, which was originally located near the expansive First Cataract of the Nile in Upper Egypt and was an Egyptian temple complex.
Head back to your hotel or accommodation at the end of the tour.