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Included
- Qualified Egyptologist guide.
- Entrance fees.
- Bottled water during your day trip
- Hotel/port pickup and drop off.
- Transport by air- conditioned.
Day Tour Aswan Main Sites
8 Hours
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Day Tour Aswan Main Sites
Aswan is a captivating destination that combines ancient history, rich culture, and breathtaking natural beauty. Home to iconic landmarks like Philae Temple, it offers a unique opportunity to explore Egypt’s past. The serene Nile River, luxury cruises provide a peaceful alternative to Egypt’s bustling cities. Aswan is perfect for travelers seeking relaxation, adventure, and authentic experiences, with scenic landscapes, world-class resorts, and rich local traditions. It’s a destination where history and nature meet to create an unforgettable escape.
- Duration: 8 Hours
- Location: Aswan
- Package category: Egypt Day Tours
- Availability: Every day
- Departure time and location: From your accommodation in Aswan at 8 AM
- Return location: To your accommodation at 4 PM
- Journey classification: Solo Tours, Private Tours, Comfort Tours
- Tour type: Historical / Culture Tours, Nile Cruises Tours
At the High Dam, you will be amazed by its massive scale and significance in controlling the Nile, providing electricity, and creating Lake Nasser. The dam offers stunning views of the lake and surrounding landscape
The Unfinished Obelisk reveals a giant obelisk abandoned mid-construction, showcasing ancient stoneworking techniques and explore where ancient Egyptians sourced stone for monuments, with large blocks of unfinished granite.
Itinerary
Day Description
Philae Temple: Located on Agilkia Island, this temple complex dedicated to Isis was moved from Philae Island due to the High Dam. It features well-preserved monuments, hieroglyphs, and ancient Egyptian religious elements.
High Dam: Completed in 1970, the Aswan High Dam controls the Nile River, providing flood control, irrigation, and hydroelectric power. It creates Lake Nasser and offers scenic views.
Unfinished Obelisk and Granite Quarry: The Unfinished Obelisk, abandoned mid-construction, reveals ancient stoneworking techniques. Nearby, the Granite Quarry was a key site for sourcing stone for Egypt's monumental structures.
Day 1: Activity -
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Meet and pick up
According to the arranged pick up time your tour guide will be waiting in the lobby of your accommodation to pick you up and transfer you to visit the below sights
Day 1: Activity -
2
Temple of Philae
The Temple of Philae is an ancient Egyptian temple dedicated to the goddess Isis, located on Agilkia Island near Aswan. Originally on Philae Island, it was relocated in the 1960s due to the Aswan High Dam. The temple is famous for its well-preserved architecture, including the Kiosk of Trajan, Hypostyle Hall, and the Sanctuary of Isis, with detailed hieroglyphs. It was a major religious site during the Greco-Roman period and offers stunning views of the Nile.
Day 1: Activity -
3
High Dam
The Aswan High Dam is a massive engineering project completed in 1970, located on the Nile River in Egypt. It was built to control flooding, provide irrigation, and generate hydroelectric power. The dam created Lake Nasser, one of the world’s largest artificial lakes. The High Dam is crucial for Egypt’s agriculture, economy, and energy production, and it offers panoramic views of the river and surrounding landscape.
Day 1: Activity -
4
The Unfinished Obelisk
The Unfinished Obelisk in Aswan is a massive obelisk that was abandoned during its construction in the ancient granite quarry. It is partially carved from the bedrock, providing insight into ancient Egyptian stone working techniques. If completed, it would have been one of the largest obelisks ever built. The site also showcases tool marks and the methods used by ancient Egyptians to extract and shape stone for their monumental structures.
Excluded
- Gratuities (recommended)
- Food and drinks, unless specified
Prices vary by season and are confirmed according to your selected travel dates.
Current season rates
| Room type | Adult |
|---|---|
| Solo Adult | $ 100 |
| Group of (2-3) Adults | $ 80 |
| Group of (4-6) Adults | $ 70 |
| Group of (7-10) Adults | $ 60 |
| Group of (11-more) Adults | $ 50 |
| Child [age:6-11] | $ 25 |
| Infant [age:0-5] | $ 0 |
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