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Philae Temple, Unfinished Obelisk and High Dam Tour

Philae Temple, Unfinished Obelisk and High Dam Tour
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Philae Temple, Unfinished Obelisk and High Dam Tour is a private Aswan tour planned for travelers who want to visit the main sightseeing sites in Aswan in one program. This tour covers Philae Temple, the Unfinished Obelisk, and the Aswan High Dam with a private Egyptologist guide, private air-conditioned transfers, entrance fees, motorboat transfer to Philae Temple, and pickup and drop-off from your hotel, Nile Cruise, Aswan Airport, Aswan Train Station, or your location in Aswan.

This Aswan sightseeing tour is one of the main Aswan Tours for travelers who want a short and direct visit to the most important ancient and modern landmarks in Aswan, the Nubian City.

It is suitable for visitors searching for Aswan Trips, Aswan Excursions, Aswan Day Tours, Aswan Day Trips, Philae Temple Tour, Unfinished Obelisk Tour, and Aswan High Dam Tour.

During the tour, you will visit Philae Temple, one of the main temples in Aswan. The temple was dedicated mainly to Isis and dates mostly to the Ptolemaic and Roman periods, especially from the 4th century BC to the Roman period. The temple was relocated to Agilkia Island between 1972 and 1980 during the Nubian monuments rescue project after the construction of the Aswan High Dam.

You will also visit the Unfinished Obelisk, one of the most important ancient granite quarry sites in Egypt. The obelisk is usually connected with Queen Hatshepsut’s 18th Dynasty building projects around the 15th century BC. If completed, it would have measured about 42 meters / 138 feet long and weighed around 1,200 tons.

The tour also includes the Aswan High Dam, one of Egypt’s major modern engineering projects. The dam was built between 1960 and 1970 to control Nile floods, improve irrigation, generate hydroelectric power, and create Lake Nasser. The dam is about 3,830 meters / 12,565 feet long, and Lake Nasser extends for about 500 km / 310 miles southward between Egypt and Sudan.

These sites are among the main Aswan Attractions for travelers visiting southern Egypt. They give clear context about ancient temples, granite quarrying, Nile engineering, and the connection between ancient and modern history in Aswan.

WOW Egypt Tours arranges this private Philae Temple, Unfinished Obelisk and High Dam Tour with clear organization and direct sightseeing. The tour includes private transfers inside Aswan, a private Egyptologist guide, entrance fees to the mentioned sightseeing sites, motorboat transfer to Philae Temple, bottled water, and all service charges and taxes.

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Tour Summary

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  • From: $66
  • Duration: 6 Hours
  • Schedule: Daily
  • Location:
    Aswan
  • Group Size: Private Group
  • Category: Sightseeing Tour
  • Trip Type: Tour
  • Pick-up & Drop-off:
    Aswan
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Tour Attractions

Aswan The Nubian City

Aswan The Nubian City

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Philae Temple

Philae Temple

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Unfinished Obelisk

Unfinished Obelisk

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High Dam

High Dam

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Tour Itinerary

1 Pickup

Your WOW Egypt Tours representative and driver will pick you up from your hotel, Nile Cruise, Aswan Airport, Aswan Train Station, or your location in Aswan. You will be transferred by private modern air-conditioned vehicle with your private Egyptologist guide to begin your Aswan sightseeing tour.

2 Philae Temple

Start your tour with a visit to Philae Temple, one of the most important temples in Aswan. The temple was mainly built during the Ptolemaic period from the 3rd century BC, with later additions during the Roman period, and was dedicated mainly to the goddess Isis.

Philae Temple was originally located on Philae Island and was later relocated to Agilkia Island after the construction of the Aswan High Dam. The relocation was part of the UNESCO Nubian monuments rescue campaign during the 1960s and 1970s, and the temple was moved between 1972 and 1980 to protect it from the rising waters of Lake Nasser.

During your visit, your private Egyptologist guide will explain the history of the temple, the relocation project, the role of Isis, and the religious importance of the site. You will reach the temple by motorboat and visit the main temple areas, including pylons, courtyards, chapels, columns, carved walls, and religious scenes connected with Isis, Osiris, and Horus.

Philae Temple is one of the main highlights of Aswan Tours and one of the most visited ancient Egyptian temples in southern Egypt.

3 Unfinished Obelisk

After visiting Philae Temple, continue to the Unfinished Obelisk, located in the ancient granite quarries of Aswan. The obelisk is usually connected with Queen Hatshepsut of the 18th Dynasty, around the 15th century BC, and would have been one of the largest obelisks ever made if completed.

During your visit, your guide will explain the quarrying techniques, the size of the obelisk, and why it was left unfinished after cracks appeared in the stone. The Unfinished Obelisk is about 42 meters / 138 feet long and would have weighed around 1,200 tons if completed. The site gives clear information about ancient Egyptian engineering, stone cutting, and the importance of Aswan granite in temple construction.

The Unfinished Obelisk is an important stop for travelers who want to understand how large monuments were produced in ancient Egypt. It is also one of the main sites included in Aswan sightseeing tours.

4 Lunch Time

Lunch is served at local restaurant.

5 Aswan High Dam

After lunch, continue to the Aswan High Dam, one of the most important modern projects in Egypt. The dam was built between 1960 and 1970 to control Nile flooding, improve irrigation, and generate hydroelectric power.

During your visit, your guide will explain the history of the Aswan High Dam, its effect on agriculture and electricity in Egypt, and its connection with Lake Nasser, one of the largest artificial lakes in the world. The Aswan High Dam is about 3,830 meters / 12,565 feet long, and Lake Nasser extends for about 500 km / 310 miles southward between Egypt and Sudan. You will also learn how the dam affected archaeological sites in Nubia and why several temples, including Philae Temple, were relocated.

The Aswan High Dam is an important modern landmark in Aswan and is usually included in Aswan sightseeing programs with Philae Temple and the Unfinished Obelisk.

6 Drop-off

After completing your Philae Temple, Unfinished Obelisk and High Dam Tour, you will be transferred back by private air-conditioned vehicle to your hotel, Nile Cruise, Aswan Airport, Aswan Train Station, or your location in Aswan.

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Tour Inclusions

  • Private Modern Air-Conditioned Vehicle
  • Private Transfers Inside Aswan
  • Private Egyptologist Guide During the Tour
  • Visit to Philae Temple
  • Motorboat Transfer to Philae Temple
  • Visit to the Unfinished Obelisk
  • Visit to the Aswan High Dam
  • Entrance Fees to the Mentioned Sightseeing Sites
  • Bottled Water During the Tour
  • All Service Charges and Taxes
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Tour Exclusions

  • International Airfare
  • Egypt Entry Visa
  • Any Extras Not Mentioned in the Itinerary
  • Personal Expenses
  • Meals and Drinks
  • Tipping
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Tour Notes

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Tour Price Details

Group Size Price Details
group 1 Person
$165 Per Person
group 2 Persons
$100 Per Person
group 3 Persons
$95 Per Person
group 4 Persons
$90 Per Person
group 5 Persons
$86 Per Person
group 6 Persons
$81 Per Person
group 7 Persons
$77 Per Person
group 8 Persons
$73 Per Person
group 9 Persons
$70 Per Person
group 10 Persons
$66 Per Person
Notes
Children 0 - 1.9 years old: Free of charge
Children 2 - 5.9 years old: 25% of the adult price
Children 6 - 11.9 years old: 50% of the adult price
Children 12+ years old: Full adult price
Large groups: Special prices are available. Please contact us for a custom group rate.
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Payment can be made by Bank Transfer, Credit Card, Debit Card, or cash.

Online payment details can be sent after confirmation if you prefer to pay by card or bank transfer. Cash payment can be made on arrival or on the tour day, depending on the confirmed booking terms.

Free cancellation is available up to 48 hours before the tour date.

Cancellations made less than 24 hours before the tour date are subject to a 50% cancellation fee.

In case of no-show on the tour date, the booking may be treated as non-refundable.

Children prices are based on the child’s age on the tour date.

  • 0 - 1.9 years old: Free of charge
  • 2 - 5 years old: 25% of the adult price
  • 6 - 11 years old: 50% of the adult price
  • 12+ years old: Full adult price

Children must be accompanied by an adult during the tour.

Special prices are available for large groups, families, student groups, corporate groups, and travel agencies.

Please contact WOW Egypt Tours with the tour name, travel date, number of travelers, and pickup location to receive a custom group rate.

Please bring a passport copy or ID if required, comfortable walking shoes, sunglasses, sunscreen, and cash for personal expenses or optional tipping.

If you have any special request, such as a specific guide language, child seat, wheelchair assistance, dietary request, or a different pickup point, please mention it when sending your booking request.

Tipping is not included in the tour price and remains optional.

Suggested tipping range:

  • Private Egyptologist guide: $5 - $8
  • Private driver: $2 - $5

Tipping can be given directly at the end of the tour if you are satisfied with the service.

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Our Aswan tours are private tours for you and your group or family only. You do not join other travelers. Each tour is arranged with private pickup and drop-off, a private modern air-conditioned vehicle, a private driver, and a private professional Egyptologist guide.

Depending on the selected Aswan tour, the program can include visits to Philae Temple, the Unfinished Obelisk, the Aswan High Dam, the Nubian Village, the Nubian Museum, Elephantine Island, the Botanical Garden, and other Aswan sightseeing sites. Some tours can also include lunch, entrance tickets, motorboat transfers, and road trips to Abu Simbel when required.

Always check the tour inclusions before booking because each Aswan tour has its own route, duration, pickup time, entrance fees, meals, and transport details.

View available private Aswan tours here: Aswan Tours, Trips and Excursions.

Choose your Aswan tour based on the sightseeing sites you want to include and the time available. Aswan city tours usually include Philae Temple, the Unfinished Obelisk, and the Aswan High Dam. Other Aswan tours can include the Nubian Village, the Nubian Museum, Elephantine Island, the Botanical Garden, and motorboat transfers on the Nile.

If you want to visit Abu Simbel, choose a tour that clearly includes the road trip or flight option from Aswan, because Abu Simbel is located south of the city and needs an early departure. If you have limited time, choose an Aswan city tour. If you want more local visits, choose a program that includes the Nubian Village or the islands.

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