Aswan Tour from Luxor: Discover High Dam, Unfinished Obelisk, Philae Temple & Nubian Village
Luxor
Embark on a full-day private tour from Luxor to Aswan and explore the highlights of this bustling city. Visit the High Dam, Unfinished Obelisk, Philae Temple, and the Nubian Village. Travel in comfort and enjoy a personalized experience.
Duration: 14 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Luxor - Get Nile cruise Guide will Pick You up From Your Hotel or Nile Cruise In Luxor then Drive To Luxor Train Station to get your train to Aswan

  • Aswan High Dam - Upon Arrival to Aswan you will drive to the High Dam of Aswan, an engineering miracle when it was built in the 1960s. From the top of the High Dam you can go cross Lake Nasser to the Kalabsha temple in the south and the huge power station to the north.

  • Temple of Philae - After That You Will Move To Visit The last of the 3 famous Aswan sites you will see is generally regarded as the best. Philae Temple was carefully moved to its current location (around 500 meters from the original site) when the construction of the High Dam caused surrounding Nile waters to rise. A short motorboat ride takes you to the island, where your guide will take you on a walking tour through the temple before allowing you free time to explore further on your own. Dedicated to the goddess Isis, Philae Temple has a beautiful setting on an island in the river which has been landscaped to match its original site.

  • Unfinished Obelisk - 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. Your qualified Egyptologist guide will explain how the 1 tonne obelisk was carved, and why the crack caused it to be abandoned.

  • Nubian Village - By The End You Will Drive to get your Motor boat To Enjoy The View Of The Nile in Aswan And The Botanical Garden From Out Side And you will Visit the nubian village where are nubian people are there with their own Habits and Culture and their amazing Colorful Houses then Move back by Boat

  • Luxor - after you will finish your tour you will drive to aswan train station to get the train back to Luxor then to your hotel

What's Included
  • Unlimited soft and hot drinks
  • Motorboat ride to Philae Temple
  • Round-trip travel by VIP train
  • Complimentary bottled water
  • Knowledgeable Egyptologist tour guide
  • All taxes and charges included
  • Hotel pick-up and drop-off in air-conditioned mini bus
What's Not Included
  • Tipping
  • entrance fees
Additional Information

Aswan is a remarkable region of Upper Egypt that shouldn’t be missed if you’re vacationing in Luxor. With this journey, you’ll explore the most prominent sights of the vibrant city of Aswan, rich in history. Be awestruck by the impressive modern marvel of the High Dam, gain insights into the construction techniques of ancient monuments at the unfinished obelisk, and take a motorboat ride across the Nile to the extraordinarily beautiful Philae Temple. Embark on a full-day private expedition to the High Dam, Unfinished Obelisk, and Philae Temple, as well as the Nubian Village where the local Nubians, known for their charming homes, have been resettled. Discover the best of Aswan in just one day. This highly personalized travel adventure is available in multiple languages and includes luxurious, round-trip travel on a VIP train.

Location
Luxor
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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