Aswan City Tour: Philae Temple, High Dam & Obelisk
Explore Philae Temple, the Aswan High Dam and the Unfinished Obelisk on a guided city tour linking an island sanctuary, modern engineering and ancient quarries.
Starting estimate per adult. Date, party size and final package affect the quote. See the inclusions and extras below; children and infants are quoted separately. Ask for the Philae return boat fare to be itemised in the final quote; the reference does not list it separately.
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The experience
See three different sides of Aswan in one outing: the High Dam’s engineering, the ancient granite quarry and the island sanctuary of Philae.
At the High Dam, your guide introduces the project that transformed the river and created Lake Nasser. The quarry stop then takes the story back to ancient stoneworking: the Unfinished Obelisk remains attached to the granite, making the scale of the intended monument and the work involved in cutting it easier to understand. Expect exposed paths and uneven rock rather than a flat indoor museum visit.
Continue to the marina for the crossing to Agilkia, where the rescued Philae monuments now stand. Walk through the Temple of Isis complex, looking at its courts, columns and carved scenes while hearing how the island temples were moved away from rising water. This is a daytime visit, with time to appreciate the reliefs and the river setting; the sound and light performance is a separate evening outing. Allow around four hours, with the final order and boat fare confirmed in your package.
What makes this experience distinctive
Philae’s Temple of Isis and island setting
Aswan High Dam and Lake Nasser context
The Unfinished Obelisk in its granite quarry
A guided route combining ancient and modern Aswan
Your tour itinerary
Aswan pickup
Meet your guide at the covered hotel, cruise berth or agreed city point.
Aswan High Dam
Stop at the visitor area for the engineering story and the Lake Nasser setting.
Unfinished Obelisk quarry
Follow the accessible quarry paths to see the monument still attached to the granite bedrock.
Boat crossing to Philae
Reach the marina and cross to the temple island; confirm the return boat fare in advance.
Temple of Isis at Philae
Explore the daytime visitor route with your guide, including the courts, columns and carved scenes.
Boat return and drop-off
Cross back to the mainland and return to the agreed Aswan point.
Allow about four hours. Philae return boat charges must be itemised. Quarry terrain and boat boarding affect access; the evening show is separate.
The practical details
- Duration
- About 4 hours
- Price basis
- Starting estimate per adult. Date, party size and final package affect the quote. See the inclusions and extras below; children and infants are quoted separately. Ask for the Philae return boat fare to be itemised in the final quote; the reference does not list it separately.
- Pickup / meeting
- Provide your hotel name or cruise vessel and docking point. Island accommodation, the West Bank, airport collection and outlying resorts need specific transfer arrangements. Sehel Island starts at an agreed pier unless hotel transfers are added.
- Private or shared
- Private guided tour
- Guide language
- English requested; other guide languages by arrangement
- Booking status
- Request only; confirm availability and terms
What is included and what to check
Included in the described plan
- Proposed private guide and air-conditioned road transport
- Standard admission to the three listed sites
- Covered hotel or cruise pickup and bottled water
Not included / not established
- Philae boat fare unless included in the final quote
- Lunch and extra drinks
- Sound and light show or other optional stops
Confirm with Journeyfer
- The final package, including admission tickets, meals and transport.
- Your date, party size, participation requirements and cancellation terms.
Before you go
Clothing and equipment
Confirm all road and boat transport charges together. Bring sun protection for the quarry and temple paths.
Physical requirements
Quarry slopes, temple steps and boat boarding; request access arrangements before confirming.
Children and accessibility
Share each child’s age and any access requirements before confirmation. Age limits, available assistance and accessible facilities must be checked for this specific experience. A price category does not establish suitability.
Conditions and changes
Ask Journeyfer to confirm the route and operation for your date, including any seasonal limitations. Photographs and preferred times do not guarantee conditions or availability.
Cancellation and refunds
Request the cancellation, refund and rescheduling terms for your confirmed package. The applicable policy is not yet published as a verified product term.