Category Philae Temple, the High Dam & Aswan

EGYPT · PHILAE TEMPLE, THE HIGH DAM & ASWAN

Philae, the High Dam & Aswan: The 3 Best Tours

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Philae was moved stone by stone to a higher island when Lake Nasser rose, and you still reach it by boat, which is half the pleasure of it. Add the granite quarry with the unfinished obelisk still lying in it and the High Dam itself, and Aswan fills an easy day. These are the tours that cover it, with prices and boat transfers included or not.

Aswan: High Dam, Unfinished Obelisk, & Philae Private Tour

Aswan: High Dam, Unfinished Obelisk, & Philae Private Tour - The Philae motorboat ride and the Temple of Isis complex

1.High Dam, Unfinished Obelisk, & Philae Private Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 375 reviews · 4 hours · from $76Our pick

Private 4-hour Aswan tour with Philae boat views, the tekhen unfinished obelisk story, and the High Dam’s Nile-scale engineering.

“We had an incredible experience discovering Aswan with our guide Andro! He showed us all the must-see sites in the most enjoyable and insightful way. His deep knowledge of the history and culture of Egypt truly brought every place to life. What we appreciated most was how attentive he was — always making sure the tour matched our interests and pace. We couldn’t recommend him more highly to anyone wanting to explore Aswan in an authentic and memorable way!”

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From Aswan: Private Guided Tour of Philae Temple with Entry

From Aswan: Private Guided Tour of Philae Temple with Entry - The Motorboat Ride: More Than a Transfer

2.Private Guided Tour of Philae Temple with Entry

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 239 reviews · 3 hours · from $55

Private Philae Temple tour from Aswan with hotel pickup, motorboat, and an Egyptologist. Isis myths, Nile views, and stress-free timing.

“Visiting the Philae Temple was a great short trip to see the largest temple of the area. My guide Mary was friendly and helpful and the driver showed up early”

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Aswan: Philae Temple Guided Half-Day Group Tour

Aswan: Philae Temple Guided Half-Day Group Tour - Philae Temple, What You Will Actually Notice Up Close

3.Philae Temple Guided Half-Day Group Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 202 reviews · 3 hours · from $35Best value

Go by Nile motorboat to island Philae Temple, guided in English with UNESCO rescue context. Includes Aswan pickup, 3-hour visit.

“We really enjoyed our tour at Philae temple. The communication with Merna (from customer service) went smooth, also the transportation by car and boat. Our guide, Kerollos Osama, was very professional and knowledgeable. He is a good storyteller and showed us beautiful details we would never have discovered by ourselves. He also gave us 20 minutes free time to take some extra pictures. I would definitly recommend this tour.”

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