Egypt · Monuments

4-Hour Aswan Temple and High Dam Tour with Philae by Motorboat

4 Hours Round trip from Aswan Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights

01 Stop by the Philae Temple Complex
02 Enjoy the unique view of the Nile as it crosses Aswan High Dam
03 Find out the secrets and story behind the Unfinished Obelisk
04 Travel by motorboat to Philae Temple

Discover three of Aswan's most important sights on this 4-hour tour, combining ancient history with modern engineering. Travel by motorboat to Philae Temple, the sanctuary dedicated to the goddess Isis, then learn the story of the Unfinished Obelisk, known as tekhen and associated with Hatshepsut. Continue to the High Dam, a monumental example of modern construction in Egypt, measuring 3,600 meters long, 980 meters thick at the base, and 111 meters tall. This remarkable structure created Lake Nasser, one of the world's largest artificial lakes.

The Aswan High Dam is 3,600 meters long, 980 meters thick at the base, and 111 meters tall.

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 Yes

Cities Aswan, Lake Nasser

Languages Arabic, English, Italian, Russian

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Philae Temple, Unfinished Obelisk, and High Dam Tour

Pick up from your hotel in Aswan.
Take a motorboat ride to Philae Temple.
Explore Philae Temple, dedicated to the goddess Isis.
Learn about the Unfinished Obelisk, known as tekhen, associated with Hatshepsut.
Visit the High Dam, a monumental example of modern construction in Egypt.
The Aswan High Dam is 3,600 meters long, 980 meters thick at the base, and 111 meters tall.
It created Lake Nasser, one of the world's largest artificial lakes.
Transfer back to your hotel in Aswan.