Tour Details:
Details of Aswan Tour
- Duration: 1 Day
- Location: Aswan
- Availability: Available Everyday
- Pick up and drop off: Your Hotel
- Tour Type: Private
Joyful Aswn Tour to the Wonders of Ancient and Modern Egypt
Discover the wonders of Aswan through this Aswan Tour to Philae Temple, High Dam, and Unfinished Obelisk. Aswan is a beautiful city full of historical landmarks and cultural treasures. One of the most popular tours among visitors is the tour to Philae temple, High Dam, and the Unfinished Obelisk.
Starting with the Philae temple, visitors can take a boat ride to the island where the temple is located. The temple dates back to the Ptolemaic Dynasty and is dedicated to the goddess Isis. Visitors can admire the beautiful columns and reliefs, including depictions of the goddess herself.
Next, the tour takes visitors to the High Dam, which was built in the 1960s to control and regulate the flow of the Nile. The dam is an engineering marvel, and visitors can learn about its construction and see the incredible views of the Nile.
Finally, the tour ends with a visit to the Unfinished Obelisk. The obelisk is located in a quarry and was intended to be the largest obelisk ever built. However, it was never finished due to a flaw that developed during the excavation process. Visitors can marvel at this massive structure and learn about the techniques used to create obelisks in ancient Egypt.
Overall, this tour is a must-see, full of fascinating historical and cultural landmarks. With its stunning views and incredible engineering, visitors are sure to be amazed by Aswan and its incredible treasures.
Tour Itinerary:
- Pick you up from your accommodation
- Tour the Philae temple of Goddess Isis (3 hours)
- Tour the High Dam (45 minutes)
- Tour the Unfinished Obelisk (45 minutes)
- Drop you off at your accommodation