Egypt · Monuments

5-Hour Aswan Tour to Philae Temple, High Dam and Unfinished Obelisk

5 Hours Round trip from Manteqet as Sad Al Aali Moderate pace

The journey

Trip highlights

01 Visit the stunning Philae Temple on Philae Island
02 Marvel at the modern engineering feat of the High Dam
03 Learn how ancient monuments were constructed at the Unfinished Obelisk
04 Cross the Nile by motorboat as part of your Aswan experience

Explore the highlights of bustling, history-filled Aswan on this half-day private tour. Marvel at the modern engineering feat of the High Dam, learn how ancient monuments were constructed at the Unfinished Obelisk, and hop aboard a motorboat across the Nile to visit the stunning Philae Temple.

Begin the tour with a visit to the High Dam, where you will view the dam itself, Lake Nasser, and the surrounding buildings.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 5 Hours

Tour type Private

Activity level Moderate

Accommodation Not included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access Yes

Cities Aswan, Lake Nasser

Languages Arabic, English

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

High Dam, Philae Temple, and the Unfinished Obelisk

Your guide will pick you up from your hotel or Nile cruise in Aswan and drive to the High Dam, about half an hour away.

Begin the tour with a visit to the High Dam, where you will view the dam itself, Lake Nasser, and the surrounding buildings.

On the way, you will also see the old dam of Aswan, with no stop included.

Afterwards, continue to Philae Island and the Temple of Isis. You will take a boat to Philae Temple and return, with this visit taking about two hours.

Then visit the ancient quarry, where you can see the Unfinished Obelisk, for about 30 minutes.

Your guide will then drop you off at your hotel in Aswan.

Note: This itinerary is flexible and can be customized for you. Please contact the guide for a quote.

Any one-day trip can be combined with others to become a two-day itinerary.

Where this trip takes you

Philae Temple, High Dam, Unfinished Obelisk

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map — Round trip from Manteqet as Sad Al Aali 2 cities · 5 Hours

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

Guiding service
Private transportation
A bottle of water and biscuits

What's Not Included

Admission tickets (Philae 200 EGP, High Dam 100 EGP, Unfinished Obelisk 80 EGP)
Personal expenses
Souvenirs
Food, drinks, and snacks

What to bring

Light shoes
Suitable clothes

Know before you go

The guide has participated in many conferences and workshops in Egypt, Sudan, and Germany about Nubia. He is one of the best people to speak with about the history, culture, and language of Nubia because he is the son of this society, culture, and history. He is well-versed in all aspects of civilization, whether Nubian or Egyptian. For these reasons, he will ensure that if you choose him, you will not regret it.
With him, you will see and learn about archaeology and civilization in Aswan from a different and comprehensive perspective, sometimes with an unusual critical explanation.

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