Half-Day Tour of Philae Temple and the High Dam in Aswan
Aswan
Duration: 4 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Take a half-day tour to Aswan’s prominent landmarks: the Philae Temple and the High Dam. Start your expedition with a visit to the High Dam, a colossal edifice built in the 1960s to control the yearly flooding of the Nile River, vital for Egypt’s progress.
  • After touring the High Dam, move on to the captivating Philae Temple, located on a historical island. Access this archaic treasure through a motorboat trip, adding an element of thrill. The temple pays homage to the goddess Isis and showcases the architectural and cultural brilliance of ancient Egypt.

Under the guidance of an expert Egyptologist, you’ll delve into the temple’s past as you explore its courts, porticoes, and halls to appreciate its importance and lasting effect.

Your half-day trip includes AC transport for a leisurely ride, a motorboat trip to Philae Temple, admission fees for the sites, and the ease of central hotel pick-up and drop-off in Aswan. Dive into the profound history and stunning architecture of these outstanding locations as you discover the High Dam and the Philae Temple.

What's Included
  • Motor boat of Philae temple
  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Hotel pick up and drop off
  • Entrance fee for Philae temple and high dam
  • Private transportation
  • Taxes and charges
  • Professional guide
What's Not Included
  • Tipping
Additional Information

Set off on a semi- day excursion from Aswan to discover the High Dam and the Philae Temple, two well-known landmarks. You start your experience by touring the High Dam, an impressive infrastructure created in the 1960s to regulate the Nile River’s yearly floods. Soak in its size and importance as you grasp its magnificence.

Then, take a motorboat journey to the age-old island of Philae, which houses the captivating Philae Temple, a homage to the goddess Isis. Stroll among its plazas, corridors, and rooms as your Egyptologist guide interprets the temple’s extensive past.

Understand that this temple was shifted to its present location to safeguard it from submersion in Lake Nasser. The tour package includes air-conditioned conveyance, a boat trip, admission charges, and the comfort of hotel pickup and delivery in central Aswan. Delve deep into the historical past and customs of these ancient gems with this all-inclusive and stress-free excursion.

Location
Aswan High Dam
Manteqet As Sad Al Aali,
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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up to 15 guests
1 Adult
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