3-Hour Philae Temple Guided Tour from Aswan by Nile Boat

The journey

Trip highlights

• 01 Explore the legendary Philae Temple in Aswan with a guide
• 02 Enjoy a boat ride from Aswan to Philae with views of the Nile River
• 03 See ancient hieroglyphs carved on the temple walls and towering statues of the gods
• 04 Learn how UNESCO relocated the entire temple to save it from flooding

Discover the iconic Philae Temple on a guided half-day tour from Aswan, including a motorboat ride across the Nile. Explore this remarkably well-preserved temple complex, admire its intricate hieroglyphs and statues, and learn about its rich history from your guide. You'll also hear how UNESCO relocated the entire temple to protect it from flooding, making this a fascinating introduction to ancient Egyptian heritage.

Hear about UNESCO's efforts to relocate the temple to save it from flooding.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 3 Hours

Tour type Shared

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Not included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access Yes

City Aswan

Languages Arabic, English, Italian, Russian

Day by day

The itinerary

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Day 01

Philae Temple Tour by Boat from Aswan

• Hotel pickup in Aswan.
• Transfer to the dock to meet the tour group.
• Board a motorboat for the short trip across the Nile River to Philae Temple.
• Explore the well-preserved complex of Philae Temple.
• Admire the intricately carved hieroglyphs and statues.
• Learn about the history of the temple from your guide.
• Hear about UNESCO's efforts to relocate the temple to save it from flooding.
• Board a boat back to Aswan.
• Transfer back to your hotel in Aswan.

The route

Where you'll travel

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

• Hotel pickup and drop-off
• Guide
• Boat ride to Philae

What's Not Included

• Pickup from the island, Gharb Soheil, Nagaa al-Mahatta or New Aswan ($10 per person)
• Entrance fees to the temples
• Tips

What to bring

• Passport

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point

Aswan, Egypt

Tour start

Aswan, Aswan Governorate, Egypt

Tour ends at the same location as the start point.