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Amazing Tour to Philae Temple, Aswan High Dam and Unfinished Obelisk from Aswan

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Enjoy Aswan's most popular three sites in a half-day tour to the High Dam, Philae Temple and Unfinished Obelisk from Aswan. See the vast High Dam, built to control the Nile’s annual floods. Take a motorboat ride to the ancient island Temple of Philae. Stroll the chambers and courtyards, and learn about their history from an Egyptology guide. Hear how the temple was moved to its site to prevent submersion in Lake Nasser. Tour includes air-conditioned transport, central Aswan hotel pickup and drop-off. - Discover Aswan’s top sights in a half-day with a qualified tour guide. - See the Aswan High Dam, Unfinished Obelisk and Philae Temple - Private tour with a private Egyptology guide means you l...

Highlights

5 hours

Offered in German (Deutsch) & 4 Others

Free Cancellation

Mobile Ticket

5 hours

Offered in German (Deutsch) & 4 Others

Free Cancellation

Mobile Ticket

What's Included

Motorboat to get to Philae Temple.

Qualified English Speaking Tour Guide

All Transfers/pick up services and return by A/C vehicle.

Tipping

Entrance Fees

Any thing not mentioned in the itinerary

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Itinerary

Temple of Philae

You will take a short motor boat ride to the Philae temple. The temple was relocated to its current location by UNESCO after the building of the High Dam in order to prevent its inundation. The island was carefully selected to match the original settings on which the temple was originally built. Enjoy free time to explore the beauty of the temple and its surroundings.

2 hours

Aswan High Dam

The High Dam is an engineering wonder, built in 1960 to save Egypt from the flooding of the Nile. The Dam provides a huge water reservoir known as Lake Nasser, one of the biggest artificial lake in the world. At this landmark, you will see the huge hydro-power stations that provide Egypt with 10 percent of its electricity.

45 minutes

Unfinished Obelisk

then, to the Unfinished Obelisk,the largest known ancient obelisk, located in the northern region of the stone quarries of ancient Egypt. End your tour by driving back to your hotel in Aswan.

1 hour

Important Information

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Wheelchair accessible

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Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

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Public transportation options are available nearby

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Specialized infant seats are available

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Transportation options are wheelchair accessible

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All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible

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Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation policy

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

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For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.

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Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.

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If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.

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This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.

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Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.