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Private day tour to Philae temple-unfinished obelisk and high dam in Aswan

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An expert Licensed Tour guide At 8:00 am, will pick you up from your hotel or Nile cruise or even from the airport in Aswan. Enjoy a day tour in Aswan, which is part of the UNESCO Creative Cities in the category of craft and folk art.

Highlights

From 4 minutes to 6 minutes

Offered in German (Deutsch) & 5 Others

Free Cancellation

Mobile Ticket

From 4 minutes to 6 minutes

Offered in German (Deutsch) & 5 Others

Free Cancellation

Mobile Ticket

What's Included

Bottled water

Air-conditioned vehicle

All Fees and Taxes

Professional tour guide

Free WIFI

Pick up service from your hotel in Aswan and return

Tipping

Optional activities

Any extras not mentioned in tour include.

Drinks

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Itinerary

Unfinished Obelisk

The unfinished obelisk is the largest obelisk from ancient Egypt. As it’s nearly one-third larger than any obelisk ever erected. The obelisk offers deep insights into ancient Egyptian stone-working techniques. Besides the unfinished obelisk, an unfinished partly worked obelisk base was discovered in 2005 at the quarries of Aswan. All these quarries and the unfinished objects are an open-air museum considered as an archeological site.

2 minutes

Aswan High Dam

The Aswan Dam, or more specifically since the 1960s, the Aswan High Dam, is an embankment dam built across the Nile in Aswan, Egypt, between 1960 and 1970. with its ability to better control flooding, provide increased water storage for irrigation and generate hydroelectricity the dam was seen as pivotal to Egypt's planned industrialization

120 minutes

Temple of Philae

When the temple was flooded by the Nile River, the temple was divided and reassembled in a new location above Agilkia Island. You can enjoy a boat trip towards this island and take a look at the whole time from the outside. Going into the temple you'll be able to see the enormity of the building and its huge pillars which carry stunning decorations and inscriptions. You can also attend the Sound and Light Show at night which is available in different languages.

120 minutes

Important Information

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Public transportation options are available nearby

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Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap

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Specialized infant seats are available

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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.