Aswan Highlights
Day Tour
Experience Overview
Discover the highlights of Aswan on a guided sightseeing tour exploring three of the city's most remarkable landmarks. Visit the Aswan High Dam, discover the ancient stonework of the Unfinished Obelisk, and explore Philae Temple, dedicated to the goddess Isis and located on Agilkia Island. Enjoy a closer look at Aswan's ancient heritage and modern engineering achievements during your visit.
What's Included
- Hotel or Nile cruise pickup and drop-off in Aswan.
- Transportation between the tour sites.
- Professional tour guide.
- Entrance tickets to the included attractions.
- Motorboat transfer to Philae Temple
What's Excluded
- Personal expenses.
- Tips and gratuities.
- Any additional services not mentioned in the itinerary or inclusions.
Tour Highlights
What you will see
the Aswan High Dam
the Unfinished Obelisk
the Unfinished Obelisk
motorboat ride to Philae Temple
motorboat ride to Philae Temple
The Itinerary
Day Start
Pickup in Aswan
Meet your tour representative at your hotel or Nile cruise in Aswan and begin your sightseeing experience.
Aswan High Dam
Visit the Aswan High Dam, one of Egypt's major modern engineering projects. Learn about its role in regulating the Nile's water flow and creating Lake Nasser.
The Unfinished Obelisk
Visit the ancient granite quarry and see the Unfinished Obelisk, which remains attached to the bedrock. Discover how ancient Egyptian craftsmen worked with massive blocks of granite and why the monument was abandoned after a flaw appeared in the stone.
Included Meals
- Lunch break
Philae Temple
Head to the Philae Temple area and take a motorboat to Agilkia Island, where the temple was reconstructed after being relocated to protect it from rising waters. Explore the sanctuary dedicated to Isis and admire its monumental gateways and carved reliefs.
Return to Your Hotel or Nile Cruise
After exploring Aswan's main landmarks, return to your hotel or Nile cruise to conclude the tour
Pricing & Availability
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