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Private Aswan Tour: Philae Temple, Aswan High Dam and Unfinished Obelisk
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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 ...
Highlights
5 hours
Offered in Arabic (العربية) & 2 Others
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
5 hours
Offered in Arabic (العربية) & 2 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.
Entrance fees to the mentioned sightseeing
Lunch is optional in this tour.
Tipping to the guide and driver.
It is available to pick travelers from Aswan west bank hotels with extra charge.
It is available to drop off travelers at hotels in Aswan west bank with extra charge
It is available to pick/drop off travelers at Aswan airport with extra charge.
Important Information
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Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
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Public transportation options are available nearby
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Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
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Wheelchair accessible
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Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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All Hotels / Nile cruises/Rental Apartments or Villas in Aswan East Bank
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It is available to pick travelers from Aswan west bank hotels with extra 10$ USD per person.
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.
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Private Aswan Tour: Philae Temple, Aswan High Dam and Unfinished Obelisk
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About
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 ...
Highlights
5 hours
Offered in Arabic (العربية) & 2 Others
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
5 hours
Offered in Arabic (العربية) & 2 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.
Entrance fees to the mentioned sightseeing
Lunch is optional in this tour.
Tipping to the guide and driver.
It is available to pick travelers from Aswan west bank hotels with extra charge.
It is available to drop off travelers at hotels in Aswan west bank with extra charge
It is available to pick/drop off travelers at Aswan airport with extra charge.
Itinerary
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Aswan
Begin your day with a pickup from your Aswan hotel / Nile cruise at 8:00am. From there, head out to explore the main landmarks of the city, including the High Dam and Philae Temple and Unfinished Obelisk.
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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
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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
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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.
