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Philae Temple and High Dam Aswan Day Tour

About this experience

Explore Aswan on our day tour visiting an unfinished obelisk, the High Dam with its modern engineering bringing us into the 21st century. Continuing on your day adventure, take a boat ride to the Philae Temple, delight in the history and scenic views at the temple of the goddess Isis.

At a glance

  • Duration: 8 hr
  • Private experience

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Philae Temple and High Dam Aswan Day Tour
Pickup included

Plan your experience

Time on the tour8 hr
Getting therePickup offeredSee pickup details
Guide languagesGerman (live guide), English (live guide), Italian (live guide), French (live guide), Spanish (live guide)
Tour arrangementPrivate experience

Set aside 8 hr for the experience itself, with additional time to reach your meeting or pickup point.

Before you go

  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

What is included

  • Bottle water each
  • Private tour
  • WiFi on board
  • Light lunch
  • Experienced Egyptology guide
  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • All taxes

Not included

  • Gratuities
  • Entrance fees

Itinerary and highlights

Your day tour starts in Aswan where your Egyptoria guide meets you at your hotel launching a memorable journey exploring Aswan’s city treasures. We head off to an architectural engineering feat, the High Dam, built in 1960 that protects Egypt from the yearly flooding of the Nile River.

Our next destination is the unfinished obelisk the largest ever found. The obelisks carvings show the ancient building techniques of the temple builders. While historians believe the obelisk to be Queen Hatshepsut’s, there are theories that believe it could be Queen Nefertiti’s.

Our last stop on our Aswan tour is a temple located on the island of Philae. The Philae Temple was built in honor of the goddess Isis. Taking a motorboat To the island you’ll see magnificent views enjoying a truly unique experience. After your day tour, you will be dropped back off at your hotel.

Meeting and pickup information

  • Pick up and drop off services anywhere in Aswan

Languages and tickets

  • German — Guide
  • English — Guide
  • Italian — Guide
  • French — Guide
  • Spanish — Guide
  • Mobile Only

Tour operator

  • Egyptoria

Accessibility and practical details

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation policy

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

Questions about this experience

How long is this experience?
The supplier lists a duration of 8 hr.
What are the pickup arrangements?
Pick up and drop off services anywhere in Aswan
Which guide languages are listed?
German (live guide), English (live guide), Italian (live guide), French (live guide), Spanish (live guide).
What ticket format is listed?
Mobile ticket.
What ticket age bands are listed?
Child tickets: age 6–11; Adult tickets: age 12+. Check the practical details for participation requirements.
What is the cancellation policy?
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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