Aswan Private Half-Day Guided Tour with Attractions
Why we love it?
The Aswan Private Half-Day Guided Tour offers a focused exploration of Aswan, Egypt, over a duration of 4 hours and 30 minutes. Ideal for travelers seeking a personalized experience, this private tour includes hotel pickup and drop-off, ensuring convenience. Participants will benefit from the insights of a professional tour guide while enjoying the comfort of an air-conditioned vehicle. The tour is distinctive for its tailored itinerary, allowing guests to engage deeply with the local culture and attractions at their own pace. Bottled water is provided to keep travelers refreshed throughout their journey.
Inclusions
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Professional tour guide
- Private tour
- Bottled water
- Air-conditioned vehicle
Exclusions
- Any extra not mentioned
- Gratuities
Itinerary
Step 1
The Philae Temple (Temple of Isis) was once set on a holy island in the Nile River, the site of many pilgrimages. Although projects to dam the Nile once threatened the existence of both the island and the temple, UNESCO worked to rescue and preserve the ancient monument, damming the island itself with a high surrounding wall until the Philae Temple could be moved in sections to a new location: the higher, nearby Agilka Island.
Visit the temple to learn about the temple's history, as well as Isis, who was a very important goddess in ancient times. She was known as the Mother of God, giver of life, and protector and healer of kings.
Step 2
Built to control the Nile River’s annual floods, the Aswan High Dam transformed Egypt’s Nile Valley and created the vast Lake Nasser. The sheer scale of the dam is impressive, and at the top, you’ll find sweeping views of the lake and surrounding desert.
Step 3
The quarries still hold the Unfinished Obelisk, possibly intended as a companion to the Lateran Obelisk, originally at Karnak but now in Rome. It would have weighed over 1,100 tons and would have been the world's largest piece of stone ever handled.
Please Note
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Not stroller accessible
Know Before You Go
- Animals or pets allowed
- Public transportation nearby
- Infants must sit on laps
- Infant seats available
Cancellation Policy
Fully refundable until 1 day before start
Non-refundable after 1 day before start
