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Abu Simbel Philae Temple Unfinished Obelisk & High Dam in 2 Days
Aswan
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Public transportation options are available nearby
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Specialized infant seats are available
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Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
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Not recommended for pregnant travelers
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Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
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Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Entrance fees -Depending on the Tour Options Chosen
Cancellation policy
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Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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Join us on an extraordinary 2-day adventure through time with our comprehensive tour to Abu Simbel from Aswan. Experience the richness of Egypt's history as you visit remarkable attractions like Philae Temple, a mesmerizing sanctuary dedicated to the goddess Isis. Witness the majestic Unfinished Obelisk, an ancient masterwork that showcases the intricate craftsmanship of ancient Egyptians. Discover the iconic High Dam in Aswan, a symbol of progress and resilience. With inclusive meals and top-notch accommodation, this tour ensures a seamless and engaging exploration of Abu Simple and Aswan's hidden gems.
Highlights
2 days
Offered in Arabic (العربية) & 5 Others
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
2 days
Offered in Arabic (العربية) & 5 Others
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Air-conditioned vehicle
Bottle of water
Tipping
Entry fees (Optional)
Tour Guide (Optional)
Lunch (Optional)
Abu Simbel Philae Temple Unfinished Obelisk & High Dam in 2 Days
Aswan
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Join us on an extraordinary 2-day adventure through time with our comprehensive tour to Abu Simbel from Aswan. Experience the richness of Egypt's history as you visit remarkable attractions like Philae Temple, a mesmerizing sanctuary dedicated to the goddess Isis. Witness the majestic Unfinished Obelisk, an ancient masterwork that showcases the intricate craftsmanship of ancient Egyptians. Discover the iconic High Dam in Aswan, a symbol of progress and resilience. With inclusive meals and top-notch accommodation, this tour ensures a seamless and engaging exploration of Abu Simple and Aswan's hidden gems.
Highlights
2 days
Offered in Arabic (العربية) & 5 Others
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
2 days
Offered in Arabic (العربية) & 5 Others
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Air-conditioned vehicle
Bottle of water
Tipping
Entry fees (Optional)
Tour Guide (Optional)
Lunch (Optional)
Itinerary
Day 1
Day 2
Philae Temple-Unfinished Obelisk And High Dam Day Tour In Aswan
3 Stops
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Aswan High Dam
At 8:00 am 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, The Aswan High Dam or the High Dam is a water dam on the Nile River in southern Egypt, established during the reign of Gamal Abdel Nasser, and the Soviets contributed to its construction. The dam helped a lot in controlling the flow of water and mitigating the effects of the Nile flood. Used to generate electricity in Egypt. The length of the dam is 3,600 meters, the width of the base is 980 meters, the width of the summit is 40 meters, and the height is 111 meters.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.
2 hours
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Unfinished Obelisk
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.The Unfinished Obelisk is a pink granite obelisk in Aswan, Egypt. It is found in the northern part of a quarry there, located near Aswan on the eastern shore of the Nile, about 1 km east of the Nile River. The height of the obelisk would have reached about 41.7 meters, and its side section at its base would be 2.4 meters by 2.4 meters. When completed, it would weigh about 1168 tons. you’ll also find ancient rock paintings left behind by stone workers.
1 hour
3
Temple of Philae
Move on to visit the majestic Philae Temple which was built in the honor of Goddess Isis the chief deity of the island. The Philae temple complex is an island-based temple complex in the reservoir of the Aswan Low Dam, downstream of the Aswan Dam and Lake Nasser, Egypt. can still admire hieroglyphic reliefs abutting soaring columns and sanctuaries dedicated to the ancient gods Horus, Isis, and Hathor.. Later you will be transferred back to your hotel.
