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Itinerary
🚐 Hotel Pickup in Aswan
Meet your private guide and begin your historical adventure.
🧱 Aswan High Dam
- Learn about its construction and significance
- Enjoy panoramic views over Lake Nasser
⛵ Philae Temple (via motorboat)
- Travel to Agilkia Island by boat
- Explore the island temple complex of Isis
- Discover its beautifully preserved hieroglyphics and sanctuaries
🪨 Unfinished Obelisk
- Visit the ancient granite quarry
- See the enormous obelisk left partially carved in the rock
🚐 Return Transfer to Hotel or Nile Cruise
Highlights
- ✨ Explore Philae Temple, one of Egypt's most stunning island sanctuaries
- 🪨 See the massive Unfinished Obelisk – a mystery left in stone
- 🌊 Discover the mighty Aswan High Dam and its vital role in Egypt’s modern history
- 👨👩👧👦 Private, comfortable, and informative – perfect for families and culture seekers
Includes
- ✔️ Pickup & drop-off at your hotel or cruise in Aswan
- ✔️ Private air-conditioned vehicle
- ✔️ Professional Egyptologist guide
- ✔️ Entrance fees to all mentioned sites
- ✔️ Bottled water during the tour
- ✔️ Boat ride to Philae Temple
- ✖️ Any personal expenses
- ✖️ Tipping (optional)
- ✖️ Drinks or meals not mentioned
Details
Explore the ancient and modern wonders of Aswan on this guided day tour designed for history enthusiasts and curious travelers. Start your journey at the High Dam, a marvel of modern engineering that changed the course of the Nile and Egyptian agriculture. Then cruise by motorboat to Philae Temple, dedicated to the goddess Isis and relocated to Agilkia Island after the dam’s construction. Marvel at its majestic columns, colorful carvings, and tranquil setting.
End your tour at the Unfinished Obelisk, a colossal monument that gives rare insight into ancient stone-carving techniques. This massive granite piece, had it been completed, would have been the largest obelisk ever erected. The site lies within ancient Aswan’s granite quarries and is a testament to the skill of ancient Egyptian craftsmen.
This tour is a perfect blend of spirituality, architecture, and historical curiosity—all set against the stunning backdrop of the Nile.
Know Before You Go
Comfortable walking shoes recommended
Sunscreen, hat, and sunglasses are advised
The Philae boat ride is a local experience and can be added
What To Bring
🎒 What to Bring
🧢 Hat & Sunglasses
📸 Camera
💧 Water
👟 Comfortable shoes
💵 Cash for optional tips or add-ons
