Aswan: High Dam, Unfinished Obelisk, Philae & Nubian Village

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ID: GYG538101-931529
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Country: Egypt

Duration: 06:00 hours


Description

Explore Aswan's sites on a half-day tour with a private Egyptologist guide. Learn the secrets of the legendary Philae Temple, the mystery of the Unfinished Obelisk, and the wonders of the High Dam ِ And The Nubian Village.
Enjoy your journey in Aswan and discover the most important landmarks and what makes it so special. after you get picked up from your hotel in Aswan, meet your guide and enjoy the motorboat ride and the special Nile view on your way to explore Philae temple, This beautiful temple complex is one of the most picturesque in all of Egypt. The temple of Isis was one of the last ancient Egyptian temples to remain active, as it continued to function until the reign of the Byzantine Emperor Justinian I (527–565 AD).


Then you'll head to the second site to dig up and learn more about the story behind the unfinished obelisk, known in the ancient Egyptian language as tekhen. famous for its supply of hard and high-quality stone. Believed to have been commissioned by Hatshepsut (c. 1473–1458 BC) for the temple of Amun in Karnak.


Your last stop will be The High Dam. The Dam is 3600 meters long, 980 meters thick at the base, and 111 meters tall. Egypt's modern example of construction on a monumental scale, the controversial Aswan High Dam, 13km south of Aswan, contains 18 times the amount of material used in the Great Pyramid of Khufu and created Lake Nasser, one of the world's largest artificial lakes.

Then you will go to the Nubian village, as the Nubian village in Aswan is a tourist destination and a shrine for tourists of all nationalities, but it is a unique shrine, as the village has its roots dating back about 100 years from now, when the construction of the old Aswan reservoir began. In the year 1902 AD, then you raised it in the year 1912 AD, and took a camel tour, enjoyed the tour, and saw the beauty of this wonderful village, and do not forget to take the most beautiful memorial photos in order to keep it as a memory, and to display and share it with your friends, then return again to your hotel in Aswan

Finally, you will be dropped off at your hotel

Highlights

  • Visit Philae Temple Complex
  • Enjoy the unique view of the Nile as it crosses Aswan High Dam
  • Find out the secrets and the story behind the Unfinished Obelisk
  • Visit The Nubian Village

Guiding languages

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

Hotel pick-up and drop-off
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NOT INCLUDED

When should I book?

To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.


Cancellations

Cancellation is not possible. If you cancel it anyway or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity and the money you paid will not be refunded.