Egypt · Archaeology

3-Hour Aswan Temple Tour with Philae, High Dam and Obelisk

3 Hours Round trip from Aswan First Easy pace

Make your way to the Philae Temple (Isis Temple)

The journey

Trip highlights

01 Visit the Aswan High Dam for panoramic views over Lake Nasser
02 Take a motorboat ride to Philae Temple on Agilkia Island
03 Learn the history of the Temple of Isis at Philae
04 See the Unfinished Obelisk and discover ancient Egyptian stone-working techniques

Experience the beauty of nature and fascinating historical sites on this 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. You will also see the Unfinished Obelisk, which offers insight into ancient Egyptian stone-working techniques.

Stop by the boat docking area and enjoy a 15-minute motorboat ride to Philae Temple, located on Agilkia Island, where you will learn about the history of this great temple.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 3 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

Philae Temple, High Dam and Unfinished Obelisk

Meet your guide at your hotel and drive to your first destination in a private limousine.
Visit the Aswan High Dam and enjoy a beautiful panoramic view from the dam, with time to take lovely pictures by Lake Nasser.
Stop by the boat docking area and enjoy a 15-minute motorboat ride to Philae Temple, located on Agilkia Island, where you will learn about the history of this great temple.
Continue to the Unfinished Obelisk to learn about ancient Egyptian stone-working techniques.

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