Tour to Philae Temple, High Dam, and the Unfinished Obelisk
Aswan
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$70.00
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Tour to Philae Temple, High Dam, and the Unfinished Obelisk
Explore Aswan’s rich history on a guided day tour featuring the Philae Temple, the High Dam, and the Unfinished Obelisk. Start your journey at the Philae Temple, dedicated to the goddess Isis and relocated to Agilika Island to protect it from rising waters. Witness the impressive Aswan High Dam, a key engineering marvel that controls the Nile’s flooding and generates hydroelectric power. Then, visit the granite quarries to see the Unfinished Obelisk and learn about ancient Egyptian stone-cutting techniques. This tour blends history, culture, and breathtaking sights, offering a unique glimpse into both ancient and modern Egypt.
Included
- pick up service from the hotel during Aswan day tours and excursions by Gemo Ggypt Travel and return.
- All entrance fees and tickets to the mentioned sites are covered during Aswan day tours.
- An expert Egyptologist guide to be with you through the excursions in Aswan.
- All service charges and taxes are covered during your trip to Philae Temple, High Dam, and the Unfinished Obelisk.
Excluded
- Any extra activities not mentioned in your program.
- Tipping is not included in the price of the tour.
- Prices are applicable during Christmas and New Year tours in Egypt or Egypt Easter tours.
Tour Plan
1. Hotel Pickup and Start of Tour
- Meet your Gemo Ggypt Travel guide at your hotel in Aswan.
- Begin your Aswan day tour with a visit to the High Dam.
2. Visit the High Dam
- Learn about the engineering marvel built in the 1960s.
- See Lake Nasser, the world’s largest artificial lake.
- Understand how the dam protects Egypt from floods and droughts.
3. Explore the Unfinished Obelisk
- Visit the granite quarries that supplied ancient Egyptian builders.
- See the Unfinished Obelisk, believed to date back to Queen Hatshepsut’s reign.
- Learn how obelisks were carved and transported in ancient times.
4. Discover Philae Temple
- Take a scenic boat ride to the temple’s island location.
- Explore the Philae Temple, dedicated to Goddess Isis.
- Learn about its relocation by UNESCO to save it from submersion.
- Visit the Mammisi (birth house) of Horus, son of Isis and Osiris.
5. Return Transfer
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