About This Tour
Day Tour of Aswan, Philae Temple and Obelisk
Discover the most famous attractions of Aswan on a private guided day tour. Start your day with a visit to the Aswan High Dam, a remarkable engineering project constructed between 1960 and 1970 that played a major role in shaping Egypt’s modern development. Continue to the Unfinished Obelisk, the largest known ancient obelisk, ordered by Queen Hatshepsut and believed to have been planned for Karnak Temple. After enjoying lunch at a local restaurant, visit the beautiful Philae Temple, dedicated to the goddess Isis. This magnificent temple was moved to Agilkia Island during the UNESCO Nubia Campaign to save it from the rising Nile waters. Your tour ends with a smooth transfer back to your hotel or Nile cruise in Aswan.
