Philae Temple, High Dam & Unfinished Obelisk

Overview

  • Take a private tour to explore the mighty High Dam – a modern engineering feat creating Lake Nasser, the world’s largest artificial lake. Be amazed by the size of the Unfinished Obelisk, and enjoy a leisurely boat trip to Agilika Island for a guided tour of the romantic Philae Temple – dedicated to the goddess Isis.

Itinerary

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  • Pick up from your Aswan hotel or cruise ship at your requested time (8:00 am, 9:00 am, 10:00 am, etc.)
  • Visit the High Dam of Aswan, an engineering marvel built in 1960, using 16 times the material of the Great Pyramid at Giza
  • Explore the granite quarries and the site of the Unfinished Obelisk, a monolith one-third taller than any other ancient Egyptian obelisk
  • Ride around the Aswan islands in a felucca, weather permitting
  • Take a motorboat to Philae Temple on Agilika Island, UNESCO natural heritage, dedicated to the Goddess Isis. The temple combines Egyptian, Greek, and Roman influences, and was dismantled and reassembled after the High Dam raised the Nile waters
  • Leisurely ride around the islands and return to your hotel or cruise

From 59$ / Per Person

Included / Excluded
Included
  • Travel with an experienced Egyptologist guide of your language
  • Philae Island: board a motorboat to the temple complex
  • On a traditional Nile felucca, meet the captain and learn the art of sailing this ancient craft
  • Pick up from your hotel or port & return
  • All service charges and taxes
  • All entrance fees included
  • Private Egyptologist and professional guide (English, French, German, Italian & Spanish)
  • NB: Select your preferred language guide when booking
Excluded
  • Any extras not mentioned in the itinerary
  • Gratuities (recommended)
Price Table
Person Prices
1 - Person 109$ Per Person
2 - Person 79$ Per Person
3 - Person 72$ Per Person
4 - Person 67$ Per Person
5 - Person 64$ Per Person
6 - Person 59$ Per Person
Notes

Tour price:

Tour price currency is set to USD but you still can pay in Euro. The price is quoted per person per tour all inclusive and is always updated to ensure you get the best price, we are 100% guarantee it. If the prices go down after you book, we’ll refund you the difference.

Children Policy:

0 - 05.99 Free of Charge.
6 - 11.99 pay 50% of tour price.
12 & + pay full tour price as an adult person.
If your tour includes flight tickets, then an extra charge for child rate may apply.

Deposit and Payment:

A Full payment is required at the time of confirming your booking and can be paid by credit or debit card (Visa/Master card) via pay forte system on our website.

Tour Voucher:

After confirming your tour, we will email you Zoya Tours voucher with final confirmation and contact details of your tour manager, customer care and additional information for your convenience. Please print this voucher and bring with you.

Cancellation Policy:

Zoya Tours doesn’t charge a cancellation for tours and excursions cancelled for force majeure or reasons beyond control. You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund minus any administrative fees.

0 - 05.99 Free of Charge.
6 - 11.99 pay 50% of tour price.
12 & + pay full tour price as an adult person.
If your tour includes flight tickets, then an extra charge for child rate may apply.

Deposit and Payment:

A Full payment is required at the time of confirming your booking and can be paid by credit or debit card (Visa/Master card) via pay forte system on our website.

Tour Voucher:

After confirming your tour, we will email you Zoya Tours voucher with final confirmation and contact details of your tour manager, customer care and additional information for your convenience. Please print this voucher and bring with you.

Cancellation Policy:

Zoya Tours doesn’t charge a cancellation for tours and excursions cancelled for force majeure or reasons beyond control. You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund minus any administrative fees.

From 59$ / Per Person

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