Full-Day Aswan City Tour: Philae Temple, High Dam & Obelisk

Your day starts with a relaxed morning pickup from your hotel or Nile cruise in Aswan. Settle into your private air-conditioned vehicle and meet your expert Egyptologist guide, ready to show you the highlights of this peaceful southern city.    

Cross the Nile by motorboat to reach Philae Island, home to one of Egypt’s most enchanting temples. Dedicated to Isis, the goddess of love and healing, the temple is beautifully set among the river's granite boulders,  a peaceful place where ancient myths still echo.    

After that, you’ll head to the famous High Dam, one of Egypt’s great modern landmarks,  and learn how it helped shape the country’s future by controlling the Nile River.    

Then, explore the Unfinished Obelisk, still lying in the stone quarries where it was carved thousands of years ago. It gives a close look at how the ancient Egyptians built their giant monuments.    

Enjoy lunch at a quality local restaurant before your driver takes you back to your hotel or cruise. You’ll end the day with a deeper understanding of Aswan, a city that bridges past and present with calm, color, and culture.