Egypt · Archaeology

Full-Day Aswan Tour to Philae Temple, High Dam and Unfinished Obelisk

8 Hours Round trip from Aswan Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights

01 Visit the Aswan High Dam across the Nile
02 Explore the Temple of Isis at Philae on Agilkia Island
03 See Lake Nasser from the Philae temple setting
04 Learn about ancient Egyptian stone-working at the Unfinished Obelisk

Experience the beauty of nature and fascinating historical sites on this full-day tour from Aswan. Visit the Aswan High Dam, an embankment dam built across the Nile, then continue to the Temple of Isis at Philae on Agilkia Island in Lake Nasser. Complete your journey at the Unfinished Obelisk, where you can learn about ancient Egyptian stone-working techniques.

Complete your journey at the Unfinished Obelisk, where you can learn about ancient Egyptian stone-working techniques.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 8 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

Day 01

Aswan High Dam, Philae Temple and Unfinished Obelisk

Meet your guide at an agreed-upon location in Aswan.
Visit the Aswan High Dam, a rock-filled dam located at the northern border between Egypt and Sudan. The dam is fed by the River Nile, and the reservoir forms Lake Nasser. Spend some time there looking around and taking pictures.
Proceed to Philae Temple on Agilkia Island. Also known as the Temple of Isis, it is one of the greatest temples in Egypt.
After that, continue to the Unfinished Obelisk to learn about ancient Egyptian stone-working techniques.

Conclude your tour with drop-off at your hotel in Aswan.