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By Mahmoud Makky
Free cancellation available
Price is NZ$127 per adult
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Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 4h
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Selective hotel pickup
  • Multiple languages

Overview

  • Explore the wonders of Aswan on this full-day private tour that takes you through ancient monuments, engineering marvels, and vibrant local culture. Visit the Unfinished Obelisk, marvel at the High Dam,and discover the majestic Philae Temple. This tour is perfect for travellers seeking a mix of history, culture, and scenic beauty along the Nile.

    Tour Highlights
    Witness the gigantic Unfinished Obelisk, carved directly from the granite quarries of Aswan.

    Admire the engineering feat of the Aswan High Dam and the expansive Lake Nasser.

    Explore Philae Temple, dedicated to the goddess Isis, beautifully set on an island.

    Private air-conditioned transport and licensed guide for a personalised experience.

Activity location

  • Aswan High Dam
    • Manteqet As Sad Al Aali,
    • Aswan, Egypt

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Aswan High Dam
    • Manteqet As Sad Al Aali,
    • Aswan, Egypt

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Full Day Aswan Tour Unfinished Obelisk,High Dam,and Philae Temple in Multilingual

  • Activity duration is 4 hours4h
    4h
  • Opening hours: Sat 7:00 am-7:00 pm
  • English

Pickup included

Price details
NZ$87.03 x 1 AdultNZ$87.03
Paid at activityNZ$40.09
Total
Price is NZ$127.12
Until Fri, 30 Oct

What's included, what's not

  • Inclusions
    Licensed Egyptologist guide
  • Inclusions
    Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Exclusions
    Lunch (can be arranged upon request) Personal expenses and tips
  • Exclusions
    Entrance tickets

Know before you book

    • Wheelchair accessible
    • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
    • Specialised infant seats are available
    • Transport options are wheelchair accessible
    • Not recommended for pregnant travellers
    • Not recommended for travellers with poor cardiovascular health
    • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Activity itinerary

Aswan High Dam

  • 45m
  • Admission ticket not included
Continue to the Aswan High Dam, a modern engineering marvel controlling the Nile’s floods and creating the vast Lake Nasser. Enjoy panoramic views and photo opportunities. Aswan High Dam: Completed in 1970, it stretches 3,830 metres long and stands 111 metres high. It transformed Egypt’s agriculture and created one of the largest artificial lakes in the world, Lake Nasser.

Unfinished Obelisk

  • 1h
  • Admission ticket not included
Drive to the Unfinished Obelisk, the largest known ancient obelisk that was abandoned due to cracks during carving. Your guide will explain its significance and ancient Egyptian stone-working techniques. Unfinished Obelisk: Carved directly from the Aswan granite quarries, it measures over 42 metres long and would have weighed over 1,200 tonnes if completed. Ancient Egyptians used copper tools and ingenious techniques to extract granite.

Temple of Philae

  • 1h 30m
  • Admission ticket not included
Visit Philae Temple on Agilkia Island. Explore the beautifully decorated temple dedicated to Isis, including pylons, halls, and sanctuaries. Learn about the temple’s relocation to save it from flooding during the High Dam construction. Philae Temple: Dedicated to Isis, the temple was relocated to Agilkia Island after the construction of the High Dam threatened its original location. The site includes beautiful pylons, hypostyle halls, and sanctuaries.

Location

Activity location

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    Aswan High Dam
    • Manteqet As Sad Al Aali,
    • Aswan, Egypt

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    Aswan High Dam
    • Manteqet As Sad Al Aali,
    • Aswan, Egypt

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