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A historical building complex with a reflection in the water, palm trees, and a clear sky. 1
Trajan's Kiosk 2
A large ancient Egyptian temple with columns and hieroglyphs. 3
Philae temple Island 4
The unfinished obelisk 5

Aswan Private Tour: Philae Temple, High Dam & Obelisk

By Nile Holiday
9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
Free cancellation available
Price is ฿3,665 per adult* *Get a lower price by selecting multiple adult tickets

Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 4h
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Selective hotel pickup
  • Multiple languages

Overview

Discover the highlights of Aswan on this private half-day tour led by a knowledgeable Egyptologist guide. Begin with a visit to the impressive Aswan High Dam, a remarkable feat of modern engineering that transformed Egypt's economy. Continue to the Unfinished Obelisk, where you'll uncover the fascinating techniques used by the ancient Egyptians to carve massive stone monuments. Finally, enjoy a scenic motorboat ride across the Nile to the beautiful Philae Temple, dedicated to the goddess Isis and renowned for its stunning island setting and remarkable history.

With private transport, hotel or Nile Cruise pickup and drop-off, and a personalised itinerary, you'll enjoy the flexibility to explore at your own pace while gaining deeper insights into Aswan's rich heritage. Perfect for first-time visitors and history lovers, this unforgettable experience showcases the city's most iconic attractions in just a few hours. Book now and make the most of your time in Aswan!

Activity location

  • Unfinished Obelisk
    • Sheyakhah Oula,
    • Aswan, Egypt

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Unfinished Obelisk
    • Sheyakhah Oula,
    • Aswan, Egypt

Check availability

Car & Egyptologist Guide

  • Activity duration is 4 hours4h
    4h
  • English

Optional: - Entry fees to all historical sites

  • pick up & Drop off from airport, Gharb Soheil, New Aswan, etc.
    Private Tour
    Duration: 4 hours
    Bottled water
    Vehicle: Limousine, Minivan, Van, Coaster car
    Included: - Egyptologist tour guide
  • Professional driver
  • Modern A/C Car
  • Fuel charges
  • All required permits

Pickup included

Price details
฿3,665.23 x 1 Adult฿3,665.23
Total
Price is ฿3,665.23
Until Mon, 20 Jul

Premium Private Guided Tour

  • Activity duration is 4 hours4h
    4h
  • English

Additional Price: Pick up from Aswan airport, Gharb Sohei, New Aswan, Sonesta Nouba is Subject to extra cost.
Private Tour
Duration: 4 hours
Bottled Water
Vehicle: Limousine, Minivan, Van, Coaster car
Included: - Egyptologist tour guide

  • Entry Fees
  • Motor Boat return
  • Professional driver
  • Modern A/C Car
    Pickup included
Price details
฿4,674.01 x 1 Adult฿4,674.01
Total
Price is ฿4,674.01
Until Mon, 20 Jul
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What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's included
    Entrance fees to all the mentioned sites
  • What's includedWhat's included
    All taxes & service charge
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Bottled water during the tour
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Round-Trip Motorboat ride to Philae Temple
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Private English-speaking Egyptologist guide
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Pick up services from your hotel in Aswan and return
  • What's includedWhat's included
    All transfers by a private air-conditioned vehicle
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Any extras not mentioned in the itinerary
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Service charge

Know before you book

  • Not recommended for travellers with spinal injuries
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Additional supplement applies to guided services provided in languages other than English.
  • Airport, Gharb Soheil, New Aswan pickup and/or drop-off are available at an additional cost.

Activity itinerary

Aswan (Pass by)

Your guide will meet you at your hotel or Nile cruise on Corniche Street in Aswan. After a warm welcome, you'll begin a comfortable, air-conditioned drive to start your tour.

Unfinished Obelisk

  • 45m
  • Admission ticket included
Start your Aswan tour through transferring to visit the unfinished obelisk, commissioned by Queen Hatshepsut, the female pharaoh (1490–1468 BC). The unfinished obelisk gives an excellent idea about the mason work techniques in ancient Egypt. If finished it would have been the largest and heaviest obelisk ever attempted, measuring around 42 metres and weighing nearly 1,200 tonnes.

Philae Timple

  • 1h 30m
  • Admission ticket included
Travel by motorboat across the Nile to the beautiful Philae Temple, one of Egypt's most enchanting ancient sites. Learn how this magnificent temple complex was carefully dismantled and relocated to Agilkia Island by UNESCO to protect it from the rising waters of Lake Nasser after the construction of the Aswan High Dam. Accompanied by your expert Egyptologist guide, explore the island's remarkable monuments, including the majestic Temple of Isis, dedicated to the goddess of love and magic, the elegant Kiosk of Trajan, and the charming Temple of Hathor, known for its beautifully carved reliefs and musical symbolism. Admire the impressive columns, towering gateways, detailed hieroglyphics, and breathtaking riverside setting while discovering the fascinating myths and history behind this sacred sanctuary. After your guided tour, enjoy some free time to stroll around the island, take memorable photos, or simply relax and soak in the peaceful atmosphere before returning by motorboat.

Aswan High Dam

  • 30m
  • Admission ticket included
Visit the impressive Aswan High Dam, one of Egypt's greatest modern engineering achievements and a symbol of the country's development. Standing atop the dam, you'll enjoy panoramic views of the vast Lake Nasser on one side and the mighty Nile River on the other. Your guide will explain how the dam was constructed between 1960 and 1970 to control the annual Nile floods, provide irrigation for millions of acres of farmland, and generate hydroelectric power for Egypt. Take in the incredible scale of this monumental structure, capture memorable photos from the viewing area, and learn about its significant impact on Egypt's economy and daily life. After your visit, relax as you are comfortably transferred back to your hotel in Aswan.

Location

Activity location

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    Unfinished Obelisk
    • Sheyakhah Oula,
    • Aswan, Egypt

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    Unfinished Obelisk
    • Sheyakhah Oula,
    • Aswan, Egypt

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