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Aswan Day Tour: Philae Temple, High Dam & Unfinished Obelisk
Discover the highlights of Aswan on a private day tour combining ancient Egyptian history with remarkable modern engineering. Visit the magnificent Philae Temple, dedicated to the goddess Isis, admire the impressive Aswan High Dam, and explore the Unfinished Obelisk, which reveals fascinating insights into ancient stone-working techniques. Accompanied by a professional Egyptologist guide, enjoy a comfortable and informative journey through Aswan’s most important landmarks.
Included/Excluded
- Private hotel pickup and drop-off in Aswan.
- Transportation by private air-conditioned vehicle.
- Professional English-speaking Egyptologist guide.
- Entrance fees to the mentioned sites.
- Motorboat ride to and from Philae Temple.
- Bottled water during the tour.
- All applicable taxes and service charges.
- Personal expenses.
- Meals and drinks unless specifically mentioned.
- Optional activities not included in the itinerary.
- Tipping for the guide and driver.
- Any additional entrance fees not mentioned under Included.
Tour Plan
1. Hotel Pickup in Aswan
- Meet your private Egyptologist guide at your hotel.
- Travel comfortably in a private, air-conditioned vehicle.
- Begin your sightseeing adventure through Aswan.
2. Philae Temple – Island of Isis
- Take a short motorboat ride to Philae Island.
- Explore the magnificent Temple of Philae, dedicated mainly to the goddess Isis.
- Admire the temple’s impressive pylons, columns, reliefs, and ancient inscriptions.
- Learn about the temple’s relocation to Agilkia Island during the construction of the High Dam.
3. Aswan High Dam
- Continue to the impressive Aswan High Dam, one of Egypt’s most significant modern engineering projects.
- Discover how the dam transformed agriculture, electricity production, and water management in Egypt.
- Enjoy panoramic views of Lake Nasser from the dam area.
4. Unfinished Obelisk
- Visit the Unfinished Obelisk, located in the ancient granite quarries of Aswan.
- See how ancient Egyptian craftsmen began carving this enormous monument directly from the bedrock.
- Learn why a crack caused the obelisk to be abandoned and how the site provides valuable information about ancient stone-cutting techniques.
5. Return to Your Hotel
- After completing your visits, enjoy a comfortable transfer back to your hotel.
- End your Aswan sightseeing experience with wonderful memories of ancient monuments and Nile landscapes.
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