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Philae Temple, High Dam, & Unfinished Obelisk

Philae Temple, High Dam, & Unfinished Obelisk

Discover the engineering marvels of both ancient and modern Egypt. This classic Aswan day tour takes you on a fascinating journey from the magnificent island-bound Philae Temple to the impressive High Dam.

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Overview

Philae Temple, High Dam, & Unfinished Obelisk is the most classic of all Aswan Day Tours. This excursion covers the engineering triumphs of both the ancient and modern worlds. From the delicate beauty of the Temple of Isis to the massive granite quarries, you will witness the sheer scale of Egyptian ambition across five millennia Trip information Duration: Full Day Schedule: Daily Tour location: Aswan Pickup location: Your hotel or Nile cruise in Aswan Tour type: Private

Why You Will Love This Trip

  • Taking a motorboat to the island-bound Philae Temple
  • Standing atop the High Dam, a 20th-century feat that changed the Nile forever
  • Discovering the Unfinished Obelisk, the largest known ancient obelisk
  • Learning ancient stone-cutting techniques directly from the source

Detailed Itinerary

Stop 1: Hotel pickup and Aswan orientation

Meet your guide and plan the route around boat timing, heat and your cruise or hotel schedule.

Stop 2: Philae Temple by boat

Sail to Agilkia Island and explore the temple of Isis with stories of rescue, relocation and Ptolemaic art.

Stop 3: High Dam or Unfinished Obelisk

Continue to the High Dam area or ancient granite quarries depending on your selected tour.

Stop 4: Return with Nile views

Transfer back with time for photos of the Nile islands when traffic and timing allow.

Inclusions & Exclusions

Included

  • Private door-to-door transfers
  • Licensed Egyptologist guide
  • Motorboat to Philae Island
  • Bottled water

Excluded

  • Entrance fees (Philae, High Dam, Obelisk)
  • Tipping
  • Personal expenses

Prices by Group Size

Every amount is the USD price for one traveler, not the total booking price. Choose the row that matches your group size.

TravelersPrice per traveler
1 Traveler$185 per travelerTotal for 1 traveler: $185
2 Travelers$125 per travelerTotal for 2 travelers: $250
3 Travelers$115 per travelerTotal for 3 travelers: $345
4 Travelers$112 per travelerTotal for 4 travelers: $448
5 Travelers$112 per travelerTotal for 5 travelers: $560
6 or More Travelers$112 per travelerFrom $672 total for 6 travelers

We will confirm the date, availability and final price by email or WhatsApp before booking.

Pricing Information

The final price depends on travel date, availability, category and traveler count. Currency conversions are estimates updated from the central rate setting.

Children Policy

Child rates depend on age, room occupancy and the hotel or cruise policy. Send each child age for a confirmed quote.

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FAQ

Are entrance tickets included in the price?

The price covers your private licensed guide, the air-conditioned vehicle and the driver. Site entrance tickets are quoted separately so you only pay for what you choose to enter. Your written proposal lists every ticket and its cost before you pay anything.

Can I be collected from a Nile cruise instead of a hotel?

Yes. Pickup from a moored cruise ship, a hotel, the airport or the train station all work; just tell us where you will be. If your ship is double-moored, your guide meets you on the dock side and walks you across.

I am travelling with children. Do they pay the full price?

Children under 6 travel free of charge on this tour. Ages 6 to 11.99 pay 50 per cent of the tour price, and from 12 years a child pays the full adult rate. Tell us your children's ages when you enquire and the quote reflects them.

Is the price per person or for the whole group?

On this Aswan tour the published rate is $185 for one traveller, $125 each for two, and $115 each from three people upward. All prices on this page are in US dollars per person, and the rate drops as the group grows because the vehicle, guide and driver are shared across more travellers. Holiday departures over Christmas, New Year and Easter are quoted separately as they carry a supplement.

How do I book this tour?

Send your date, group size, pickup point and preferred route for this Aswan tour by WhatsApp or email. We reply with availability and a clear private proposal, starting from the From $100 shown on this page.

Is this a private tour?

Yes. This Aswan tour is arranged privately unless you ask for a shared option.

What is included in the price?

This Aswan tour includes: Private door-to-door transfers; Licensed Egyptologist guide; Motorboat to Philae Island. The final quote confirms transport, guide service, entrance fees, meals, transfers and any optional extras before you book. Quoted separately: Entrance fees (Philae, High Dam, Obelisk); Tipping.

Can you pick me up from a hotel, airport or Nile cruise?

Pickup details are confirmed after booking according to your hotel, cruise, airport or station. Pickup can be coordinated from hotels, airports, train stations or Nile cruise boats depending on the city.

Visas, safety, tipping and payment: see the general Egypt travel FAQ

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