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Aswan in a day: Philae, the High Dam and the obelisk

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Aswan in a day: Philae, the High Dam and the obelisk

A temple moved island to island, the dam that forced the move, and the obelisk that cracked.

7-8 hours Private Licensed guide No deposit Cancel any time, free

What this is

Aswan's three set pieces make sense together. The Unfinished Obelisk is still attached to the bedrock and shows exactly how they were cut. The High Dam explains why half the monuments in Nubia are not where they were built. Philae, reassembled on Agilkia Island, is the one you take the boat to and the one you remember.

Highlights

  • The Temple of Isis at Philae, moved block by block
  • The Unfinished Obelisk in its quarry
  • The High Dam and the scale of Lake Nasser
  • The motorboat crossing to Agilkia Island

What is included

Included

  • Licensed Egyptologist guide for the full day
  • Private air-conditioned vehicle with hotel pickup and drop-off
  • All entrance fees listed in the itinerary
  • Lunch at a local restaurant, with vegetarian and halal options
  • Bottled water throughout
  • Motorboat transfer to Philae

Not included

  • International flights
  • Egypt entry visa (currently USD 25 on arrival for most nationalities)
  • Travel insurance
  • Gratuities for guide and driver
  • Personal expenses and optional extras

Your itinerary

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Quarry, dam, island

Obelisk first at 08:00 while it is cool. High Dam mid-morning. Philae by motorboat in the early afternoon, and the crossing is half the pleasure of it.

Unfinished Obelisk
Aswan High Dam
Temple of Isis at Philaemotorboat included

Good to know

  • Wear closed-toe shoes; most sites are sand, gravel and uneven stone.
  • Summer temperatures in Upper Egypt regularly exceed 40C. We start early for a reason.
  • Bring your passport - several sites check ID at the gate.
  • Photography is free at most sites; interior tomb photography sometimes carries a separate ticket.

Questions

How do I book?

Send us the dates and how many people are travelling, by WhatsApp or the form on this page. We reply with a written itinerary and a fixed price, usually within a few hours. Confirming is a message, not a payment.

Do you take a deposit?

No. We ask for no deposit and take no payment to hold a date. Nothing is charged when you book and nothing is payable in advance - you settle with us in Egypt once the trip is running.

What if I need to change or cancel?

Tell us and we will change it, or cancel it, at no cost. There is no cancellation fee and no deadline to worry about, because nothing has been paid up front. If plans shift while you are already here, we will rearrange what we can on the day.

Is Egypt safe for solo and female travellers?

The tourist regions are heavily policed and we work in them daily. Your guide stays with you at every site. If you are travelling alone, tell us - we will match you with a guide accordingly.

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