Discover the highlights of Aswan on this full-day tour that combines ancient history with modern engineering marvels. Located along the beautiful Nile River, Aswan offers a unique blend of cultural heritage, scenic beauty, and fascinating stories from both ancient and modern Egypt.
Start your journey with a visit to the enchanting Philae Temple, dedicated to the goddess Isis. Situated on Agilkia Island, this temple was carefully relocated to save it from flooding after the construction of the High Dam. Accessible by boat, it offers a peaceful and picturesque setting filled with impressive carvings and sacred history.
Continue to the impressive Aswan High Dam, one of Egypt’s most important modern achievements. Learn how this engineering project controls the Nile’s flooding and provides water and electricity to the country.
End your tour at the ancient granite quarries, home to the famous Unfinished Obelisk, which reveals the techniques used by ancient Egyptians to carve massive stone monuments.
This tour offers a perfect introduction to Aswan’s rich past and present.
Inclusions:
- Hotel pick-up and drop-off in Aswan
- Air-conditioned transportation
- Motorboat transfer to Philae Temple
- Professional Egyptologist tour guide
- Bottled water
- All taxes and service charges
Exclusions:
- Entrance fees to sites
- Personal expenses
- Tipping