Philae Temple, High Dam, and Unfinished Obelisk Aswan Tour

Highlights:

• Island Temple: Explore Philae Temple, dedicated to the goddess Isis, famous for its stunning island setting after being relocated.

• Modern Marvel: Walk on the High Dam, an engineering miracle that created Lake Nasser.

• Ancient Quarry: See the massive Unfinished Obelisk still lying in the Aswan granite quarries where it was abandoned.

• Popular Sites: A comprehensive tour covering three of Aswan’s most famous and well-known attractions.

• Flexibility: A private tour allowing you to determine the time spent at each site.

Itinerary:

My Egypt Travel invites you to explore three of Aswan’s most popular and well-known sites, combining ancient engineering, modern marvels, and island beauty. Walk on the High Dam which separates Lake Nasser from the Nile, be astounded at the size of the Unfinished Obelisk, and enjoy the beauty of Philae Temple’s island location.

Depart your Aswan hotel or cruise ship and travel to the High Dam of Aswan. This Dam was an engineering miracle when it was built in the 1960s, containing more material than used in the Great Pyramid of Cheops. From the top of the High Dam, you can gaze across Lake Nasser to the south and the huge power station to the north.

Continue to the Unfinished Obelisk in the granite quarries of Aswan where much of the red granite used for ancient temples and colossi came from. The Unfinished Obelisk still lies where it was carved when a crack was discovered as it was being hewn from the rock. Your private Egyptologist guide will explain how the 1-tonne obelisk was carved, and why the crack caused it to be abandoned.

The last of the 3 famous Aswan sites you will see today is Philae Temple. It was carefully moved to its current island location (around 500 meters from the original site) when the construction of the High Dam caused surrounding Nile waters to rise. A short motorboat ride takes you to the island where your guide will take you on a walking tour through the temple before allowing you free time to explore further on your own. Dedicated to the goddess Isis, Philae Temple has a beautiful setting that celebrates the deities involved in the myth of Isis and Osiris.

This is a private tour allowing you to determine the amount of time spent at each of the sites during the tour.

Included:

• Meet & greet at your location/hotel/cruise ship
• All transfers by private A/C vehicle Motorboat ride to Philae Temple
• All entrance fees per itinerary (Philae Temple, High Dam, Unfinished Obelisk)
• Qualified Egyptologist guide
• Lunch during tours
• All taxes and service charges

Excluded:

• Entry visa to Egypt
• Optional tours or activities
• Personal expenses
• Drinks
• Tipping