Aswan Day Tour Visiting Philae Temple, Unfinished Obelisk and High Dam in Aswan

See the highlights of picturesque Aswan on a comprehensive tour with an expert Egyptologist guide. Traveling by air-conditioned vehicle, start with views of the Aswan High Dam, the massive 1960s structure built to counter the annual flooding of the Nile. Admire the dam and then see the Unfinished Obelisk, a gigantic, half-carved obelisk abandoned in its quarry by ancient quarrymen. Later, ride a boat to Philae Temple, renowned for its beautiful island location. Tour the magnificent courts, terraces and chambers dedicated to the goddess Isis before returning to Aswan proper.

Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product

Stop At: Aswan High Dam, Manteqet As Sad Al Aali, Aswan Egypt

At 8:00 am Tour guide will pick you up from your hotel or Nile cruise or even from the airport in Aswan to enjoy a day tour in the amazing city of Aswan Start your tour by a visit to the High Dam, an engineering miracle built in 1960 protecting Egypt from annual floods from the Nile

Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Unfinished Obelisk, Sheyakhah Oula, Aswan Egypt

Then proceed to visit the Unfinished Obelisk which shows the techniques used by the ancient Egyptians to cut obelisks. Most probably this obelisk belongs to Queen Hatshepsut, one of the rulers of the 18th Dynasty and the royal wife of king Tuthmosis II. This queen was the owner of her Temple in the eastern bank of Luxor Also there is an opinion said that it belongs to Queen Nefertiti.

Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Temple of Philae, Island of Agilika, Aswan 1, Aswan 1240271 Egypt

Move on to visit the majestic Philae Temple which was built in the honor of Goddess Isis the chief deity of the island. Later you will be transferred back to your hotel.

Duration: 1 hour



Informacion Adicional
"Near public transportation"
"Not wheelchair accessible"
"Infant seats available"
"Not recommended for travelers with back problems"
"Not recommended for pregnant travelers"
"No heart problems or other serious medical conditions"
"Most travelers can participate"
"This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate"
"Confirmation will be received at time of booking"



Duração: 4 Hours
Ponto de partida: مركز خدمة صيانة واصلاح المواتير والمولدات, اسوان شارع العنانى بجوار، مطعم سالم، Sheyakhah Thalethah, Aswan 1, Aswan Governorate 1242794, Egypt
Traveler pickup is offered

Airports

• Aswan Airport, Aswan Egypt

Ports

• Steigenberger Legacy Cruise, 4V4X+WXC, Kornish Al Nile, Abu AR Rish Qebli, Aswan, Aswan Governorate 1240892, Egypt

Cancelamentos e reembolsos: For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.

Incluído

• All service charges & taxes
• Egyptologist guide
• Entry Fees
• Hotel pickup and drop-off
• bottled water

Não Incluído

• Personal Items
• Tipping
• any Optional Tours

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