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Temple of Philae - ( 1 ) Philae is an island in the reservoir of the Aswan Low Dam, downstream of the Aswan Dam and Lake Nasser, Egypt. Philae was originally located near the expansive First Cataract of the Nile in Upper Egypt and was the site of an Egyptian temple complex. These rapids and the surrounding area have been variously flooded since the initial construction of the Aswan Low Dam in 1902.
( 2 ) The temple complex was dismantled and moved to nearby Agilkia Island as part of the UNESCO Nubia Campaign project, protecting this and other complexes before the 1970 completion of the Aswan High Dam.
( 3 ) The hieroglyphic reliefs of the temple complex are being studied and published by the Philae Temple Text Project of the Austrian Academy of Sciences, Vienna (Institute OREA) .
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Qualified English Egyptologist guide
- All Transfers by Private A/C Vehicles Newest Model
- Lunch
- Bottled water
- Personal Items
- Tipping
- Entrance fees which will be roughly 20$
Embark on a comprehensive full-day tour to Aswan, the historically significant and commercial hub of southern Egypt, departing from Luxor by bus and Nile River cruise. Enjoy the guided tour by a knowledgeable Egyptologist, with visits to the city of Edfu on the west bank, the farming village of Kom Ombo, the island metropolis of Philae, and Aswan. Key attractions include Edfu Temple, Kom Ombo Temple, Aswan Dam, among others. Pickup and drop-off at the Luxor hotel are part of the package.
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Take a tour to the historic Aswan city from Luxor.
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Explore a variety of famous cities en route.
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Visit renowned attractions in each city.
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Commute in a private vehicle with air conditioning.
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Cruise down the Nile River, the world’s longest.
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Enjoy a complimentary lunch on this all-day excursion.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
