Private Day Tour of Aswan, Philae Temple and Obelisk
Overview
Aswan’s ancient wonders await your discovery through a personalized tour with an Egyptologist guide. Enjoy flexibility and insightful storytelling tailored to your interests while visiting iconic sites like the Philae Temple and the Unfinished Obelisk.
- 🚐 Complete flexibility with a private vehicle for your comfort.
- 🗣️ Insightful storytelling from your own Egyptologist guide, allowing for all your questions.
- ⏳ Unlike large group tours, linger at key sites such as the Philae Temple.
- 🔍 Examine the Unfinished Obelisk up close during your visit.
- 📦 Hotel pickup and drop-off included, ensuring every detail is handled with care.
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Pickup included
- All Fees and Taxes
- Bottled water
- All Transfers by Private A/C latest Model Vehicle
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Tipping
- Any additions not mentioned
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Unfinished ObeliskPrepare to be transported through time as you reach the island sanctuary of Philae, accessible only by motorboat. Dedicated to the goddess Isis, this temple complex is a masterpiece of Ptolemaic architecture. Wander among towering columns adorned with detailed reliefs and learn how the entire temple was relocated piece by piece to save it from flooding after the construction of the Aswan High Dam. It’s not just a visit — it’s a story of ancient devotion and modern engineering.
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Temple of PhilaeStep into the ancient granite quarries of Aswan to witness the Unfinished Obelisk — a 1,200-ton monument carved directly into the bedrock. Intended to be the largest obelisk ever created, its sudden abandonment offers a rare, raw look into ancient engineering. See the tool marks and fissures up close as your guide explains how Egypt’s artisans shaped stone over 3,000 years ago.