4-Hour Aswan Sightseeing Tour with Philae Island and High Dam

The journey

Trip highlights

• 01 Spot the scenic Aswan High Dam, one of the tallest earthen dams in the world
• 02 Explore the abandoned Unfinished Obelisk, one of Egypt's most important archaeological finds
• 03 Stroll around beautiful Philae Island and its island-based temple complex
• 04 Discover some of Aswan's most remarkable treasures in just 4 hours

Embark on a 4-hour sightseeing tour to discover some of Aswan's most remarkable treasures. See the scenic Aswan High Dam, one of the tallest earthen dams in the world, explore the abandoned Unfinished Obelisk and uncover its mysterious history, and stroll around beautiful Philae Island. This island-based temple complex sits in the reservoir of the Aswan Low Dam, downstream of the Aswan Dam and Lake Nasser, Egypt.

Stroll around Philae Island, an island-based temple complex in the reservoir of the Aswan Low Dam, downstream of the Aswan Dam and Lake Nasser, Egypt.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 4 Hours

Tour type Private

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Not included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access Yes

City Aswan

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

1

Day 01

Aswan High Dam, Unfinished Obelisk and Philae Island

• Pick up from your Aswan hotel or Nile Cruise.
• Spot the scenic Aswan High Dam. The Aswan Dam is one of the tallest earthen dams in the world, built across the Nile in Aswan, Egypt, between 1960 and 1970.
• Explore the abandoned Unfinished Obelisk. The Unfinished Obelisk is one of the most important archaeological finds in Egypt. It is a granite would-be monument that was never finished.
• Stroll around Philae Island, an island-based temple complex in the reservoir of the Aswan Low Dam, downstream of the Aswan Dam and Lake Nasser, Egypt.

The route

Where you'll travel

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

• Sightseeing entrance fees
• Private qualified English-speaking Egyptologist and tour guide
• Private air-conditioned car

What's Not Included

• Tipping
• Personal expenses

What to bring

• Hat
• Flat shoes
• Bottle of water to avoid the sun

Know before you go

• All tours are mentioned without lunch, but we can add it to the tours.
• The duration of the tour includes driving time.
• The whole package of Nile Cruise Luxor and Aswan for different categories can be booked upon request.

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point

Aswan hotel, Nile Cruise, or where you stay

Tour start

Aswan, Aswan Governorate, Egypt

Tour ends at the same location as the start point.