Enjoy a full day exploring the wonders of Aswan! Your Egyptologist guide will pick you up from your hotel to begin this captivating tour of the city.
Aswan High Dam
Your first stop is the monumental Aswan High Dam, completed in 1970. This engineering marvel was built to control the annual Nile floods and provide a steady water supply, playing a crucial role in Egypt’s modern development.
Unfinished Obelisk
Next, we’ll visit the Unfinished Obelisk, located in the ancient red granite quarry used during the reign of Queen Hatshepsut. This colossal obelisk, if completed, would have stood 42 meters tall and weighed 1,200 tons, making it the largest in ancient Egypt.
Philae Temple
Our final stop takes you to Agilkia Island, situated between the old and new Aswan Dams, where the stunning Temple of Philae awaits. Dedicated to the goddess Isis, this temple is one of the key locations tied to the myth of Isis, Osiris, and Horus.