Aswan Tour, Philae Temple, High Dam and Unfinished Obelisk
Aswan
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Description
Your trip will begin with a visit to the High Dam the most important sight of Aswan day tours , an engineering wonder constructed in 1960 shielding Egypt from the yearly flood that happens because of the Nile. Then we will proceed to see the Unfinished Obelisk which demonstrated the methods employed by the primeval Egyptians to incise obelisks. According to history, this obelisk belongs to Queen Hatshepsut, a popular one during the eighteenth dynasty and the other half of king Tuthmosis II. Queen Hatshepsut was believed to be the possessor of the Al Deir El-Bahari temple located on Luxor’s eastern bank. Also, there’s some assumption that it belongs to Queen Nefertiti. Then we will see the grandiose Philae Temple which was constructed in the admiration of goddess Isis, who’s the main divine being of the islet. Then travel back to your hotel in the comfort of an AC car. If you need to add more Egypt tours to your itinerary, don't hesitate to contact us to schedule your Egypt day tours .
Inclusion
- Pick up service from your hotel in Aswan and return
- Professional tour guide
- Entrance fees to the mentioned historical places
- All transfers by a modern air-conditioned vehicle
- All service charges and taxes
Exclusion
- Any extra
Itinerary Details
A representative from our tour company will be at the airport to greet you with a sign displaying the name of our company, Egypt Online Tour. They will be readily available, so there is no need for you to go searching. Once your tour begins, our expert will share their extensive knowledge with you. He is knowledgeable about all the attractions in Aswan that you will see during this trip and will handle other aspects of your journey.
Begin your adventure by exploring the remarkable High Dam, a feat of engineering constructed in 1960 to safeguard Egypt from the yearly Nile flood. Our next stop will be the Unfinished Obelisk, where we can learn about the fascinating history of ancient Egyptian obelisk incision techniques. According to historical accounts, this obelisk is believed to have belonged to Queen Hatshepsut, a highly regarded figure during the eighteenth dynasty and the partner of King Tuthmosis II. In Luxor, on the eastern bank, there is a temple called Al Deir El-Bahari that is believed to have been owned by Queen Hatshepsut. There is a theory that it may have belonged to Queen Nefertiti as well. Next, we'll explore the awe-inspiring Philae Temple, a remarkable structure dedicated to the goddess Isis, one of Egypt's most revered gods.
The Philae Temple, also known as the Phaila Temple, was moved in the 1960s because of the construction of the Aswan High Dam. This temple is famous for its remarkably preserved reliefs and structures, which beautifully display the ancient Egyptian architecture and religious symbolism.
Keep in mind that Aswan offers a wide range of experiences, sights, culinary delights, and shopping opportunities. If you have some extra time during your Egypt tours itinerary and want to add something special, just inform us of your interests and we will make sure to arrange it for you.
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