Tour to, Philae Temple, High Dam and Unfinished Obelisk from Aswan

4 h
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About this activity
Your Booking2Egypt guide will be waiting you. They will be holding a sign of Booking2Egypt, You do not need to look for them – they will be waiting for you and will find you.

From the moment your tour starts, your guide will give you full attention. Once in the car, your guide will talk to you about all the things on the way as well as other aspects of your tour that will interest you.

Start your tour to the High Dam, an engineering miracle built in 1960 protecting Egypt from annual floods from the Nile.

Proceed to visit the Unfinished Obelisk which shows the techniques used by the ancient Egyptians to cut obelisks. Most probably this obelisk belongs to Queen Hatshepsut, one of the rulers of the 18th dynasty and the royal wife of king Tuthmosis II. This queen was the owner of Al Deir El-Bahari temple in the eastern bank of Luxor. Also there is an opinion said that it belongs to Queen

Nefertiti.

Then onto the majestic Philae Temple which was built on the honor of goddess Isis the

chief deity of the island.

Travel in comfort back to your hotel, Aswan has so much to see, feel, eat and buy so if you have time and want to add more to your itinerary – just let us know what you are interested in and we will arrange it for you
Included
  • Pick up service from your hotel in Aswan and return
  • Tour guide
  • All transfers by modern air conditioned vehicle
  • All services charges and taxes
Not included
  • Any extras not mentioned in the Itinerary
  • Tipping Kitty
Additional
  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Children must be accompanied by an adult
  • Child rate applies only when sharing with 2 paying adults
  • This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
Features
Tourism
95% Cultural
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