Embark on a full-day tour in Aswan and explore the High Dam, Unfinished Obelisk, and the majestic Philae Temple. Discover the engineering marvels and ancient history of these iconic sites.
- Aswan High Dam - our guide will pick you up from hotel or Nile cruise then Start your tour to the High Dam, an engineering miracle built in 1960 protecting Egypt from annual floods from the Nile.
- Unfinished Obelisk - 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 Al Deir El-Bahari temple in the eastern bank of Luxor. Also there is an opinion said that it belongs to Queen
Nefertiti.
- Philae Temple - Then onto the majestic Philae Temple which was built on the honor of goddess Isis the
chief deity of the island.
then transfer back to hotel
- Hotel pickup and drop-off included for added convenience
- Enjoy the intimacy of a private tour
- Stay hydrated with complimentary bottled water
- Benefit from all-inclusive pricing with no hidden fees
- Travel comfortably in a private vehicle
- Gain insights from a qualified Egyptologist guide
- Gratuities
- entry fees
- Motor boat 250 le
start your tour to the High Dam of Aswan which was completed in 1964, an engineering miracle when it was built in the 1960s. Containing more material than used in the Great Pyramid of Cheops, the Dam is 11,811 ft long, 3215 ft thick at the base, 364 ft tall and is carved into from the existing granite, providing irrigation and electricity for the whole of Egypt. Continue to the Unfinished Obelisk in the granite quarries of Aswan where much of the red granite used for ancient temples and colossi came from. The Unfinished Obelisk still lies where it was carved when a crack was discovered as it was being hewn from the rock. Proceed your trip to visit the majestic Philae Temple which was carefully moved to its current location (around 500 meters from the original site)d. At the end of your tour you will be escorted back to your hotel.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
