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Aswan Sightseeing Tour

1 Day
From $50 per person
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Duration
1 Day
Pickup & Drop-off
Your Hotel
Availability
Everyday

Tour Overview

The Aswan Sightseeing Tour offers an unforgettable journey through the most iconic historical and cultural landmarks of southern Egypt. Starting with convenient pickup from your hotel in Aswan, this private guided experience allows you to explore the city in comfort with a professional Egyptologist who brings thousands of years of history to life.

Your Aswan Sightseeing Tour begins with a visit to the legendary Aswan High Dam, one of the greatest engineering achievements of the 20th century. Built to control the Nile’s annual flooding and provide hydroelectric power, the dam played a crucial role in modern Egypt’s development while creating Lake Nasser, one of the largest artificial lakes in the world.

Next, the tour continues to the Unfinished Obelisk, located in the ancient granite quarries of Aswan. This colossal monument, commissioned by Queen Hatshepsut, offers rare insight into how ancient Egyptians carved massive obelisks directly from bedrock. Although cracks prevented its completion, the Unfinished Obelisk remains one of the most fascinating archaeological sites in Egypt due to its immense size and historical significance.

After exploring these remarkable sites, enjoy a relaxing lunch at a local restaurant in Aswan, where you can experience authentic Egyptian flavors before continuing your journey.

The Aswan Sightseeing Tour then takes you to the magnificent Philae Temple, dedicated to the goddess Isis. Relocated stone by stone to Agilkia Island to save it from flooding, this beautifully preserved temple complex is renowned for its elegant architecture, sacred history, and breathtaking island setting. Walking through its halls reveals stories of ancient religious traditions and the lasting importance of Isis worship in Egyptian culture.

To conclude your experience, enjoy a serene Nile cruise, offering panoramic views of Aswan’s natural beauty and timeless river life before returning comfortably to your hotel. The Aswan Sightseeing Tour combines history, culture, and relaxation, making it the perfect way to discover the highlights of Aswan in one enriching day.

Day-by-Day Itinerary

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Tour Itinerary: Aswan Sightseeing Tour

Start your tour in Aswan with the tour guide to learn about the most wonderful and important historical landmarks in Aswan, such as:

  • Aswan High Dam

The Aswan Dam, Egypt, is one of the most important engineering mega constructions of the 20th century. It was built to alleviate the annual floods and occasional droughts experienced by Egypt. It was built on January 11, 1960, and completed on July 21, 1970.

  • The Unfinished Obelisk

The unfinished obelisk of Queen Hatshepsut, the female pharaoh of Egypt, is located in the granite quarries in Aswan in Egypt, where the pharaohs quarried blocks for the construction of temples, statues, obelisks, and pyramids. The interest of the site, the granite quarries, focuses on the area of the gigantic block of stone in the quarry, the unfinished obelisk of Hatshepsut, cut on all sides but one, three of its faces are separated, but due to some cracks that was made during the work of cutting and polishing the obelisk from the quarry, they could not finish or remove the obelisk. The unfinished obelisk is 42 m high and weighs 1267 tons.

  • Lunch Time

Enjoy lunch in one of the restaurants in Aswan and then continue the tour.

  • Philae Temple

The temple was rearranged on the island of Agilkia, which was on the island of Elephantine. The building of this temple consists of the mamisi, which is located in the middle, and the mobile one behind it. There are also two towers to the north and south. To the left of the small edifice is the main temple of the goddess Isis. To the right of the large edifice, there is an open courtyard extending to the south of the island. A center for the worship of the goddess Isis, causing a conflict between the priests of the goddess Isis - the goddess of the Philae Temple - and the priests of the god Junum.

Finally, enjoy a Nile cruise and return back to the hotel.

 

 

What's Included

Included

  • Pick up service from your hotel in Aswan and return.
  • Transfer by a private air-conditioned vehicle.
  • Entrance Fees to all the mentioned sights.
  • Private Egyptologist guide.
  • Mineral water on board the vehicle during the tour.
  • All service charges & taxes.
  • Lunch meal at a restaurant.

Not Included

  • Any extras not mentioned in the program.
  • Tipping.

Tour Summary

Prices start from $50
Duration 1 Day
Pickup & drop-off Your Hotel
Availability Everyday
Tour category Aswan Day Tours

What to Pack

  • Hat.
  • Camera.
  • Comfortable shoes.
  • Warm clothes in winter.
  • Sunblock & Sunglasses.
  • Cotton clothes in summer.
Location

Where this tour goes

Aswan
Attractions

Sites visited on this tour

Temple of Philae The High Dam

Frequently Asked Questions

The Aswan Sightseeing Tour includes hotel pickup and drop-off, private air-conditioned transportation, entrance fees, a professional Egyptologist guide, lunch at a local restaurant, bottled water, and all service charges and taxes.

The tour is a full-day experience, allowing ample time to visit all major attractions in Aswan comfortably without rushing.

Yes, the Aswan Sightseeing Tour is suitable for families, couples, and solo travelers, offering an educational and enjoyable experience for all ages.

Yes, the Aswan Sightseeing Tour concludes with a relaxing Nile cruise, providing scenic views of Aswan and the surrounding landscape.

Yes, all entrance fees to the mentioned sites, including the Aswan High Dam, Unfinished Obelisk, and Philae Temple, are included.

Tipping is not included and is considered optional, based on your satisfaction with the service.

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