Philae Temple, Obelisk, High Dam

Tour Description

Embark on a guided tour of Aswan's iconic landmarks with an expert Egyptologist. Begin at the remarkable Aswan High Dam, a feat of engineering erected in the 1960s to tame the Nile's floods. Next, marvel at the Unfinished Obelisk, revealing ancient Egyptian craftsmanship to cut obelisks and 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 her Temple in the eastern bank of Luxor Also there is an opinion said that it belongs to Queen Nefertiti. Cruise to the picturesque Philae Temple, dedicated to the goddess Isis, and explore its grand courts and sanctuaries. Afterward, return to Aswan, captivated by the history and beauty of these ancient wonders. **Live guide: - English, Spanish, French, German, Italian, Arabic, Chinese, Russian (Traditional) **Departure and Return: - Start: Multiple Pickup Locations Offered: *Hotel Pickup: Select from 25 included hotels in Aswan, Egypt. *Airport Pickup: Select from included airports during checkout (Aswan Airport, Aswan, Egypt). *Port Pickup: Select from included ports during checkout (Aswan Governorate, Kornish Al Nile, Aswan, Egypt). *Train Station Pickup: Aswan Railway Station, Abu AR Rish Qebli, Aswan, Egypt. *Additional Pickup Options: Select from included pickup points during checkout (Aswan, Aswan Governorate, Egypt). End: This activity ends back at the meeting point. **Itinerary: - This is a typical itinerary for this product: *Stop At: The High Dam, Manteqet as Sad Al Aali, Aswan, Egypt Duration: 1 hour *Stop At: Unfinished Obelisk, Sheyakhah Oula, Aswan, Egypt Duration: 1 hour *Stop At: Temple of Philae, Island of Agilika, Aswan, Egypt Duration: 1 hour **What's included: - *All service charges & taxes *Egyptologist guide *Entry Fees *Hotel pickup and drop-off *Bottled water **What's excluded: - *Personal Items *Any Optional Tours *Gratuities *Lunch **Accessibility: - *Not wheelchair accessible *Infant seats available **When booking, an average deposit of 10% is required via PayPal, with the remaining balance payable in cash upon arrival**