Private Half - Day Tour: Philae Temple - Unfinished Obelisk & High Dam

Experience a Private Half Day Tour to Aswan, where you'll visit the stunning Philae Temple, dedicated to the Goddess Isis. Continue your journey to the impressive High Dam and explore the intriguing unfinished Obelisk.

Important Info

• Tour duration: 4 Hours
• Location: Aswan in Egypt
• Time Log: 9:00 AM
• Scheduling: All week

Highlights

• Family friendly
• Private Egyptologist Guide
• Step back in time on a history tour
• All Entrance Fees included
• All our Egyptologist Guides are Qualified and Fully Licensed.
• All our Clients are Insured

Tour Description

Our qualified Egyptologist Guide will pick you up from your Hotel/Airport/Railway Station in Aswan at the time you have selected, using an A/C vehicle to escort you on this Private Half-Day Tour. Visit the beautiful Philae Temple dedicated to the Goddess Isis. Then proceed to the amazing High Dam, an engineering miracle built in 1960 that protects Egypt from annual floods from the Nile. After that, journey on to visit the Unfinished Obelisk, which demonstrates how the ancient Egyptians cut the stone. It is believed this obelisk belongs to Queen Hatshepsut, one of the rulers of the 18th Dynasty. When you have finished your tour, you will be transferred back to your starting point.

Additional Helpful Information

• Our cars include limousine, HIACE & minivan, all A/C
• We recommend you wear sunglasses
• We recommend you always carry a bottle of water
• We recommend for you to wear suitable shoes
• We recommend you to always use sunscreen in summer time
• We recommend you to wear light clothing because of high temperatures in summer
• Yes, only your group will participate
• We recommend you to wear long trousers in winter time
• We recommend you to take a jacket in winter time
• Yes, you can use USD, Euro, English pound, and Egyptian pound
• Yes, all our Egyptologist Guides are Qualified and Fully Licensed.
• Yes, all our private cars are very comfortable and driven by professional drivers
• Yes, all our clients are insured
• No, there is no special dress code
• This is an easy-to-get-around tour.
• Yes, you are allowed to take photos
• The distance from High Dam to Philae Temple is approximately 45 minutes.
• The distance from Philae to the Nubian village is approximately 30 minutes by boat.
• Yes, we can drop you off at a different point if you prefer.
• There are baby seats and seat belts in all vehicles.
• Yes, you can change your tour to another day if needed.
• In regards to tipping, it depends on your satisfaction with the service.
• Yes, feel stress-free knowing we are a Professional Registered Company.

Pricing

Price Policy

Our prices are quoted in USD, but we also accept Euros and Sterling. The prices are per person and per trip, except during peak seasons such as Christmas, New Year, and Easter holidays. You can easily change the currency by clicking the icon at the bottom of the page.

Children Policy

• Ages 0 - 1.99: Free of charge
• Ages 2 - 11.99: Pay 50% of the tour price
• Ages 12 and above: Pay the full tour price as an adult

Note: For domestic flights included in your tour, children aged 0-2 incur a fee of $15. Children aged 2 and above are classified as adults.

Payment Policy

A deposit of 25% of the total tour price is required. During peak times (Christmas, New Year, and Easter), the deposit increases to 50%. Payment can be made via bank transfer (details will be provided), Western Union, or online.

Cancellation Policy

Cancellation fees are as follows:

• More than 1 week in advance: No cancellation fee
• 3 to 6 days in advance: 50% cancellation fee
• Within 2 days of departure: 100% cancellation fee

Important: All flights require a 100% cancellation fee.

Tipping

If you are satisfied with the services provided, it is customary to give a gratuity, although you are not obligated to do so.