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Philae Temple & Unfinished Obelisk And High Dam Day Tour In Aswan

1 day Free CancellationPickup availableInstant confirmationPrivate tourMin age 1+Guided by Sofy Egypt Tours

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Free CancellationPickup availableInstant confirmationPrivate tourMin age 1+Guided

Why we love it?

This private 4-hour tour from Aswan offers a focused exploration of key historical sites including the Philae Temple, the Unfinished Obelisk, and the High Dam. Guests benefit from hotel pickup and return transfers in a modern air-conditioned vehicle, guided by a professional English-speaking expert who provides insight into the significance of each location. Entrance fees to all mentioned sites are included, along with bottled water and all service charges and taxes. This experience suits travelers interested in ancient Egyptian history and engineering landmarks, seeking a convenient and informative half-day excursion around Aswan.

Inclusions

Pick up service from your hotel in Aswan and return
Professional English-speaking tour guide
Entrance fees to the mentioned historical places
All transfers by a modern air-conditioned vehicle
Bottled water during your trip
All service charges & taxes

Exclusions

Tipping
Optional activities
Personal expenses
Prices Per Person dollar ($)

Itinerary

Aswan

At 8:00 am Sofy Egypt Tour's expert Licensed Tour guide will pick you up from your hotel or Nile cruise or even from the airport in Aswan to enjoy a day tour in the amazing city of Aswan Start your tour by a visit to the High Dam, an engineering miracle built in 1960 protecting Egypt from annual floods from the Nile.
Then 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 her Temple in the eastern bank of Luxor Also there is an opinion said that it belongs to Queen Nefertiti.
Move on to visit the majestic Philae Temple which was built in the honor of Goddess Isis the chief deity of the island. Later you will be transferred back to your hotel.