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Temple of Isis on Philae
Temple and Trajan's Kiosk on island of Philae along the Nile River
Landscape view of Philae
Island in Egypt
Temple fo Isis on the island of Philae
Philae Island in Egypt

Private Tour of Philae Temple, Aswan Dam & Obelisk

By Elegant Voyage
3 out of 5
Free cancellation available
Price is S$97 per traveller
Features
  • Free cancellation available
  • 4h
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Selective hotel pickup
Overview
  • Scenic motorboat trip along the Nile River & Lake Nasser
  • Powerful Aswan High Dam & the storey of its construction
  • Mighty Temple of Philae dedicated to the Goddess Isis
  • A visit to the largest obelisk known in history
  • Private tour for an attentive & personalised feel

Activity location

    • Aswan, Egypt

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Aswan City Center (Hotel Pickup)
    • Aswan, Egypt

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Private Tour of Philae Temple, Aswan Dam & Obelisk
  • Activity duration is 4 hours4h4h
  • English
Language options: English
Starting time: 8:00
Price details
S$97.45 x 1 TravellerS$97.45

Total
Price is S$97.45

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's includedPrivate guided tour of Philae Temple, High Dam, and unfinished obelisk
  • What's includedWhat's includedAdmission fees
  • What's includedWhat's includedMotorboat ticket
  • What's includedWhat's includedReturn transport to and from your central Aswan hotel via air-conditioned car or minivan
  • What's includedWhat's includedLive tour commentary in English

Know before you book

  • Children 2 and younger are complimentary.
  • Hotel pickup is available from most centrally located Aswan hotels. Please arrange pickup from your hotel or a nearby location when you call to confirm your reservation.
  • Please be ready and waiting in your hotel lobby 15 minutes prior to your scheduled pick-up time.

What you can expect

Venture into Aswan's most important sites on this tailor-made tour designed uniquely to your preferences. Enjoy a scenic motorboat trip on the Nile, explore the Temple of Philae dedicated to the Goddess Isis, see the largest obelisk known on earth, and marvel at the Aswan High Dam.

Your tour begins with a walk across the High Dam, which was constructed between 1960 and 1970 to separate Lake Nasser from the Nile River. Hear why this powerful embankment dam became a key objective of the Egyptian government in 1952, mainly to control the floods that used to happen every year during late summer.

Next, board a motorboat and enjoy a scenic ride on the river Nile to Lake Nasser and Agilkia Island, which has been shaped to match the size of the magnificent Philae Temple. Your guide explains how a UNESCO project in 1960 saved the Temple of Philae from flooding and moved it to the nearby island of Agilkia, where it still stands today.

Visit this ancient temple dedicated to the goddess Isis. Stroll through its vast site, occupying about a quarter of the island, and explore its many other treasures, including the first Chapel of Isis, the Chapel of Osiris, and the Temple of Horus.

Your tour ends with a visit to a quarry holding the largest known ancient obelisk—if completed, it would have measured 137 feet (42 metres) tall. It remains unknown which pharaoh ordered its construction, but it lies unfinished and is a third taller than any complete obelisk to this day.

Cleaning and safety practices

Enhanced cleanliness measures
  • High-touch surfaces cleaned and disinfected
  • Vehicles and venues cleaned with disinfectants
  • Vehicles and venues kept vacant between travellers
Social distancing
  • Social distancing measures in place
Safety measures
  • Personal protective equipment worn by staff
  • Temperature checks given to staff
  • Temperature checks available
  • Masks required
  • Masks provided
  • Hand sanitiser provided
  • Individually wrapped food options available
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Location

Activity location

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    • Aswan, Egypt

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • PEOPLEPEOPLEAswan City Center (Hotel Pickup)
    • Aswan, Egypt