Attributes

Duration

15 Hours

Run

Daily

High Dam, Unfinished Obelisk and Phila Private Tour

Aswan

Overview

High Dam, Unfinished Obelisk and Phila Private Tour is ideal for travelers with limited time who still wish to see its main highlights while staying in Aswan.

An exclusive experience provides your group with a High Dam, Unfinished Obelisk and Phila Private Tour with an expert guide who is on hand to share information and answer any questions regarding history or present-day.

Highlights

Experience philae temple tour.
Lunch at a quality restaurant
Check out High Dam's engineering miracle.
Discover the ancient secrets of the unfinished obelisk aswan egypt.
Take a private guide during High Dam, Unfinished Obelisk and Phila Private Tour.

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Day 1
Your High Dam, Unfinished Obelisk and Phila Private Tour starts right when a private guide and driver meet you at your hotel in Aswan for a seamless pick-up.

Visit attractions include Aswan High Dam, an iconic symbol of modern engineering that forever altered Egypt's landscape.

As you admire Lake Nasser from atop the dam, your guide will share stories about its construction and impact on the region.

You will also enjoy stunning vistas of the wide reservoir created by the dam and learn its history and impact.

Head towards the Unfinished Obelisk from there to see ancient Egyptian craftsmanship first-hand.

The massive obelisk was left abandoned mid-creation due to cracks.

This unique encounter allows visitors to see how these monumental structures were crafted and created.

Enjoy a beautiful lunch in one of top local restaurants, where you can relax while tasting authentic Egyptian or international flavours during High Dam, Unfinished Obelisk and Phila Private Tour.

Next stop will be Philae Island, where we will view its magnificent Philae Temple.

Philae Temple devoted to Isis stands as an impressive testament to ancient architecture.

Your guide will bring the history and spiritual significance of the temple complex to life for you as you explore it together.

Returning from Aswan with memories of a great day of exploration.
The Aswan high dam
On July 21, 1970, engineers completed the Aswan Dam in southern Egypt after over 10 years and spending over one billion dollars.

The Aswan Dam controls the flow of the Nile River and protects residents near its banks from floods and droughts.

Furthermore, its constant, regulated water flow helps farmers irrigate crops throughout the year and provides much-needed electricity to Egypt's infrastructure.

Lake Nasser and the expansion of the Nile behind it forced over 50,000 people out of Egypt and Sudan, drowning priceless archaeological sites.

Before their site was inundated by Lake Nasser, Egypt's government relocated several features from one site containing monumental statues of Pharaoh Ramses II onto nearby hills before its entire vicinity was submerged by water.
Philae tempel aswan
Philae Temple is one of Egypt's achievements.

It stands proudly on Agilkia Island near Memphis in southern Egypt.

This legendary site was constructed in 690 BC to honor Isis, the Egyptian goddess of healing and magic.

As one of the final temples built in classical Egyptian style, the Philae Temple boasts a long and remarkable history.

Philae Temple is located downstream from Aswan High Dam on Lake Nasser, one of the world's largest manmade lakes.

Explorative adventurers can cruise down the peaceful Nile and hop off at Philae Temple to explore its vast grounds.
unfinished obelisk at aswan
Obelisks are one of the greatest achievements of ancient Egyptian engineering and can be found throughout Egypt, usually standing tall alongside each other at temple entrances.

The unfinished obelisk at Aswan was discovered in the early twentieth century after having been hidden for millennia by sand.

Aswan quarries have long been revered for the quality and abundance of hard and high-grade stone they supply, as evidenced by today's appearance of one such quarries in Aswan.

Hatshepsut c. 1473-1458 BC believed to have commissioned this work for the temple of Amun in Karnak.

Unfortunately, however, due to flaws in the stone and multiple fissures present within it, work had to be abandoned due to flaws.

Cost Info

Price includes

Private transport
An expert guide
Entrance fees to all sites
Lunch at an outstanding restaurant

Price excludes

Tipping
Additional activities
Personal expenditures

What to bring

Camera
Sunblock
Hat

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Why choose this trip?

Visit Aswan's most iconic landmarks such as High Dam, Unfinished Obelisk and Philae Temple Egypt all in a single day.
Experience an organized High Dam, Unfinished Obelisk and Phila Private Tour specifically for your group and go at your own pace.
Discover fun facts and stories about ancient Egypt with an interactive tour guide.
We arrange everything, including private cars and tickets as well as lunch at an exquisite restaurant.
Visit the massive High Dam, the mysterious Unfinished Obelisk and the stunning Philae Temple to get an experience you won't forget.
travel in a private car for an enjoyable and easy High Dam, Unfinished Obelisk and Phila Private Tour.
Everything necessary for an exciting and unforgettable day of fun and memories is included for an enjoyable experience.

Egypt Hero Tours can make your High Dam, Unfinished Obelisk and Phila Private Tour private, easy, and fun creating memories you won't soon forget.

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When was the Aswan high dam built?
Egypt's high dam was completed between 1960 and 1970 in order to increase hydroelectric power, regulate flooding of the Nile, and boost agricultural production.

The high dam in egypt spans 3,830 metres long, is 980 metres wide at its base, 40 metres wide across the top crest,and stands 111 metres tall.
What is special about the Aswan High Dam?
The aswan high dam, constructed between 1959-70, provides flood protection, hydroelectric power generation, and reliable water for both agriculture and humans.
The Nile River serves as an essential waterway for both people and goods transportation.
When is the best time to visit Aswan?
Aswan should be visited between October and April for optimal experience.

Temperatures remain comfortable but significantly less scorching than during the searing summer heatwave.

Cancelation policy

Free Cancellation Policy:

If you cancel your booking at least 24 hours before the scheduled trip, you will receive a full refund.

Late Cancellations

Late Cancellations and Refunds If you cancel less than 24 hours before your trip or fail to show up, a refund will be provided after deducting administrative expenses and permit costs associated with your booking

Refund Processing

Refund Processing Refunds will be processed within a reasonable timeframe and credited back to the original payment method used during booking.