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Day Tour in Aswan (Unfinished Obelisk, High Dam, and Philae Temple)

Uncover the beauty and history of southern Egypt on this immersive Aswan day excursion. Begin your journey at the impressive High Dam, a modern engineering achievement that reshaped Egypt’s landscape and created the vast Lake Nasser. Continue to the ancient granite quarries to witness the Unfinished Obelisk, an enormous monument that reveals the remarkable stone-carving skills of ancient craftsmen. Conclude your adventure with a serene boat ride to the enchanting Philae Temple, dedicated to the goddess Isis and renowned for its intricate carvings and fascinating story of relocation after the d

  • Duration1 days
  • TypeClassic
  • BaseAswan
Day Tour in Aswan (Unfinished Obelisk, High Dam, and Philae Temple)

Overview

Uncover the beauty and history of southern Egypt on this immersive Aswan day excursion. Begin your journey at the impressive High Dam, a modern engineering achievement that reshaped Egypt’s landscape and created the vast Lake Nasser. Continue to the ancient granite quarries to witness the Unfinished Obelisk, an enormous monument that reveals the remarkable stone-carving skills of ancient craftsmen. Conclude your adventure with a serene boat ride to the enchanting Philae Temple, dedicated to the goddess Isis and renowned for its intricate carvings and fascinating story of relocation after the dam’s construction. This private day trip offers a perfect blend of history, culture, and scenic Nile views.

Highlights

  • Philae Temple, moved to higher ground when the water rose
  • The Unfinished Obelisk still lying in its granite quarry
  • The High Dam and the lake it holds back
  • Three separate Aswan sites covered in one day

Itinerary

  1. 1Aswan Day Tour – High Dam, Unfinished Obelisk, and Philae Temple

    Your guide will meet you at your hotel or preferred location in Aswan to begin a captivating exploration of the city’s highlights. The first stop is the Aswan High Dam, a monumental project completed in the 1960s that controls the Nile’s annual floods and provides hydroelectric power to Egypt. From the dam, enjoy panoramic views of Lake Nasser, one of the largest man-made lakes in the world. Next, travel to the ancient granite quarries to see the Unfinished Obelisk, an immense monument that was never completed due to a crack in the stone. This site offers a rare glimpse into the techniques used by ancient Egyptians to carve and transport massive stone structures. Continue your journey with a scenic motorboat ride across the Nile to reach Philae Island, home to the magnificent Temple of Isis. This sacred complex, rescued and relocated by UNESCO to prevent submersion, showcases exquisite Ptolemaic architecture and detailed reliefs depicting ancient myths. After exploring the temple and its surroundings, you will be transferred back to your hotel or Aswan Airport, concluding a memorable day filled with history and breathtaking scenery. Meals: None Overnight: Not included

What’s included

  • All transfers in a private air-conditioned vehicle
  • Pick-up and drop-off from your hotel
  • Professional English-speaking Egyptologist guide
  • Entrance fees to all mentioned sites
  • Complimentary bottled water during the tour
  • All taxes and service charges

Not included

  • Any personal expenses or optional activities not listed
  • Tipping

How booking works

  1. Send your dates

    Use the enquiry form with your travel dates and how many people are coming. Nothing is charged and nothing is held at this point.

  2. We reply with a plan

    You get a written itinerary and a full price back — what is included, what is not, and what the alternatives are if a date or a hotel does not work.

  3. You change what you want

    Go back and forth as many times as you need. The itinerary is not fixed until you say it is.

  4. Confirm and travel

    Once the plan is right, we confirm the bookings and send you the final documents with your guide and driver details.

Frequently asked questions

How long is Day Tour in Aswan (Unfinished Obelisk, High Dam, and Philae Temple)?

1 day in total.

Is there a day-by-day itinerary?

Yes — 1 day is written out above, with what you see and where you sleep on each one. Every day can be changed before you book.

How much does Day Tour in Aswan (Unfinished Obelisk, High Dam, and Philae Temple) cost?

It starts at $55 per person. The final price depends on your dates, your group size and the hotel level you choose, so we quote it for your specific trip rather than selling a fixed package.

What is included in the price?

6 things are included, listed in full above. In short: all transfers in a private air-conditioned vehicle; pick-up and drop-off from your hotel; professional english-speaking egyptologist guide; entrance fees to all mentioned sites, and more.

What is not included?

The exclusions are listed above in full. The main ones are any personal expenses or optional activities not listed; tipping. Ask us before you book if you want any of them added — most of them can be.

Where does Day Tour in Aswan (Unfinished Obelisk, High Dam, and Philae Temple) start?

It starts in Aswan. If you are arriving somewhere else, or on a different day, tell us and we will adjust the first and last days around your flights.

Can this trip be changed?

Yes. Nothing on this page is fixed. Days can be added or dropped, sites swapped, hotels moved up or down, and the whole route rebuilt around what you actually want to see.

What to pack

Clothing

  • Loose cotton or linen — it is hot in the sun and cold on the water after dark
  • A light long-sleeved layer for evenings and for sun cover at open sites
  • Shoulders and knees covered for mosques and churches; a scarf for women at mosques
  • One warm layer between November and February — desert nights drop sharply

Feet

  • Closed walking shoes you have already broken in — temple ground is uneven stone and sand
  • Sandals or slip-ons for the boat and the hotel

Sun and heat

  • A wide-brimmed hat — there is almost no shade at Giza, Karnak or Abu Simbel
  • High-factor sunscreen and lip balm with SPF
  • Sunglasses
  • A refillable water bottle

Practical

  • A universal adapter — Egypt uses European two-pin type C and F sockets at 220V
  • Any medication you take, in its original packaging
  • Small notes in local currency for tips and small purchases
  • A power bank — you will be off a socket for most of each day

Gallery

The Temple of Isis at Philae standing on its island in the Nile at AswanThe Aswan High Dam — view 7The Unfinished Obelisk — view 8

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