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Explore Luxor ToursPrivate Philae Temple, High Dam & Unfinished Obelisk Tour
Aswan, Egypt
Duration
About 6 Hours
Tour Type
Private
Language
English
Overview
This private Aswan day tour brings together the High Dam, the Unfinished Obelisk and Philae Temple in a well-paced route of about 6 hours. It includes private air-conditioned transport, an English-speaking Egyptologist, the short boat crossing for Philae, standard admissions and bottled water.
It suits a first Aswan visit or a Nile-cruise day when you want the essential engineering, quarry and island-temple story without adding a fourth sight. The High Dam gives the modern setting, the Unfinished Obelisk explains ancient stone-working, and Philae is saved for the fuller final visit. For help deciding how this route fits a wider stay, read our Aswan travel guide on what to see and how long to stay.
Tour Highlights
A quick look at the places and experiences built into this private Egypt route.
- Visit the Aswan High Dam.
- See the Unfinished Obelisk in the ancient granite quarries.
- Cross by boat to Philae Temple on Agilkia Island.
- Travel privately with an English-speaking Egyptologist and air-conditioned vehicle.
- Include standard admissions, Philae boat transfer and bottled water.
Why You'll Love This Tour
- See Aswan's essential modern and ancient landmarks in one coherent private route.
- Use the High Dam as context, then the quarry and Philae for the deeper story.
- Keep enough time for Philae rather than adding unnecessary stops.
- Travel with a dedicated Egyptologist and vehicle.
Itinerary
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Pickup and Aswan High Dam
Meet your private Egyptologist at your Aswan hotel or Nile cruise and begin at the High Dam. This short first stop gives the modern setting for the day and the wider relationship between Aswan, the Nile and Lake Nasser.
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Unfinished Obelisk
Continue to the ancient granite quarries to see the Unfinished Obelisk. Your guide explains what the unfinished stone reveals about quarrying and how large monuments were prepared before they travelled down the Nile.
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Philae Temple
Travel to the Philae marina and cross by the included local boat service to Agilkia Island. Explore Philae Temple with time for its island setting and the story of its relocation, then return privately to your hotel or Nile cruise.
Included/Excluded
Included
- Pickup and return at your Aswan hotel or Nile cruise.
- Private air-conditioned vehicle.
- Private English-speaking Egyptologist guide.
- Standard admission to the High Dam, Unfinished Obelisk and Philae Temple.
- Shared local boat crossing for Philae Temple.
- Bottled water during the tour.
- Service charges and taxes for the listed services.
Excluded
- Lunch and drinks.
- Any privately arranged boat, evening event or separately ticketed service.
- Personal spending.
- Tipping.
- Any service outside the confirmed quotation.
Tour Prices
Type
Price
1 guest
US$160 per person
2 guests
US$110 per person
3-4 guests
US$90 per person
5-8 guests
US$80 per person
Travel Information
Pricing Information
Prices are per person in US dollars for the published private service and are confirmed against the requested date, pickup point, party composition, current site access and guide language. A 25% deposit secures your Day Tour; the final balance schedule is stated in your confirmation.
Children's Policy
- Children under 6 join this sightseeing Day Tour free of charge when accompanied by a full-paying adult. Children aged 6 to 11.99 pay 50% of the adult tour price; age 12 and above pay the adult rate.
Good to Know Before You Go
- Start time is confirmed with your hotel or Nile cruise.
- Wear comfortable walking shoes and sun protection.
- Tell us about limited mobility or children who need a safety seat before confirmation.
- The order may change for boat, access, traffic or guest-comfort arrangements while keeping the listed route intact.
Questions About This Tour
Clear answers to the practical details travellers usually confirm before requesting a quotation.
How long is this Aswan tour?
Allow about 6 hours from pickup to return, depending on pickup point, boat movements, current access and walking pace.
Is the Philae boat crossing included?
Yes. The standard local boat crossing used for the base route is included.
Is lunch included?
No. Lunch and drinks are not included in this focused sightseeing route.
Where does the tour begin and end?
Pickup and return are included from your Aswan hotel or Nile cruise. Other pickup points must be checked in the quotation.
