Category Philae Temple, the High Dam & Aswan

EGYPT · PHILAE TEMPLE, THE HIGH DAM & ASWAN

Philae, the High Dam & Aswan: The 15 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 $35

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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Aswan: Philae Temple Sound & Light Show with Entrance Fees

Aswan: Philae Temple Sound & Light Show with Entrance Fees - Crossing the Nile, then walking into the show

4.Philae Temple Sound & Light Show with Entrance Fees

★★★★★★★★★★4.1 · 151 reviews · 2 hours · from $58

See Philae Temple by night on a 2-hour sound and light show from Aswan, with Agilkia Island boat ride, hotel transfers, and audio guide.

“We were contacted by Marolla who did an excellent job checking on us and arranged pick up and drop offs. Show was very nice . Transportation was easy and on time. Thanks Marolla for your amazing service”

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

Aswan: High Dam, Unfinished Obelisk, Philae & Nubian Village - Pickup, transport, and the Philae motorboat ride

5.High Dam, Unfinished Obelisk, Philae & Nubian Village

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 131 reviews · 6 hours · from $95

See Philae Temple, the Unfinished Obelisk, Aswan High Dam, and Nubian Village in one 6-hour half-day circuit with a private guide.

“It was great, both driver Mo and guide Mo were very friendly and super helpful. They were really happy and find to be with. The sites were very interesting. Very nice day, 😊”

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Aswan Day Tour Visiting Philae Temple, Unfinished Obelisk and High Dam in Aswan

Aswan Day Tour Visiting Philae Temple, Unfinished Obelisk and High Dam in Aswan - Philae Temple by Boat, Isis in the Stone

Aswan: Private All-inclusive Guided Tour of Aswan Highlights

Aswan: Private All-inclusive Guided Tour of Aswan Highlights - Hotel pickup and private transport, so you can focus on the sights

7.Private All-inclusive Guided Tour of Aswan Highlights

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 56 reviews · 8 hours · from $105

Private all-inclusive Aswan day with Philae boat views, the Unfinished Obelisk, High Dam, Nubian Village, Botanical Garden, plus lunch.

“A huge thank you for all Nice Tours agency. Our guide speaks very well french (and English) and he is passionated and exciting to listen to the history of Pharaonic up to contemporary Egypt. An incredible day of the High Dam, the incredible Philae and the unfinished obelisk. And finish with a private boat driver between the garden Kitchener and islands and the delicious lunch. Awesome view on wild birds life, rocks and view on Aga Khan mausoleum. Everything was perfect! Thank you for your services Nice Tours. Simply delighted with lots of great photos. 🤩🤩🤩”

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Philae Temple and Aswan High-Dam Half-day tour

Philae Temple and Aswan High-Dam Half-day tour - Getting picked up, meeting your guide, and staying comfortable

8.Philae Temple and Aswan High-Dam Half-day tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 49 reviews · from $25

Private half-day tour in Aswan combining Aswan High Dam and Philae Temple, with air-conditioned pickup and an island boat ride.

“Very professional and friendly team. I was met in the morning by Mohammed who bought water and snacks for me. He introduced me to my guide and also helped at the end of the trip get my bags organized for my transfer to Luxor. My guide was Sharif - excellent English aRead more”

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Aswan tour ( the temple of philae – high dam )

Aswan tour ( the temple of philae - high dam ) - How the tour timing stays workable (ticket office closes at 4 pm)

Private 2 Hour Guided Tour to Philae Temple from Aswan

Private 2 Hour Guided Tour to Philae Temple from Aswan - Riding Out From Aswan for Nile Views You Can Actually Enjoy

10.Private 2 Hour Guided Tour to Philae Temple from Aswan

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 45 reviews · from $40

Private 2-hour Philae Temple guided tour from Aswan with hotel pickup, Egyptologist guide, Nile views, and boat access. $40 pp.

“Our experience was good all in all but it could have been better if we had had more time to enjoy the site, while from time to time we were under the impression that the guide was rushing us.”

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Aswan Private Felucca Ride: Sail Around Elephantine Island.

Aswan Private Felucca Ride: Sail Around Elephantine Island. - Elephantine Island: the views are the whole point

Aswan: Guided Tour to High Dam, The Obelisk & Philae Temple by Motorboat

Aswan: Guided Tour to High Dam, The Obelisk & Philae Temple by Motorboat - The Unfinished Obelisk: A Quarry Stop With a Real Human Problem

2 Hours Tour in Philae Temple

2 Hours Tour in Philae Temple - Pickup from your door: the fast part, and the one detail to confirm

13.2 Hours Tour in Philae Temple

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 38 reviews · from $19

Prebook a 2-hour Philae Temple trip from Aswan with transfers, guide, and boat ride. Entrance is extra, value is solid.

“Nothing Memorable as the guide and the driver from the company did not turn up on 15/06/24. Messages sent but had no response . Phone number called but it was turned off. Contacted Viator. They tried to contact the provider but phone Read more”

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Aswan: Philae Temple, Unfinished Obelisk & High Dam Tour

Aswan: Philae Temple, Unfinished Obelisk & High Dam Tour - High Dam: the engineering story behind the view

14.Philae Temple, Unfinished Obelisk & High Dam Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 38 reviews · 4 hours · from $70

A smooth 4-hour private Aswan tour to High Dam, Unfinished Obelisk, and Philae Temple, with hotel pickup, guide, and entrance fees included.

“I liked the fact that the tips for the boat ride were taken care off by my guide. The driver was good. Unfortunately the guide rushed through all the sites and did not make me enjoy any of the locations alone. He insisted taking numerous pictures of me with my phone, he kept asking me to follow him and his english was not very good. He was disappointed I did not want to go for lunch in a place he suggested or that I did not want to go to a shop and buy some items. The tour lasted 3 hours not 4, I believe cause he had reserved time…”

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Aswan: Private Tour to Philae Temple and Nubian Village By Boat & Entrance Fees

Aswan: Private Tour to Philae Temple and Nubian Village By Boat & Entrance Fees - Entering the Temple of Philae: what 2 hours gets you

15.Private Tour to Philae Temple and Nubian Village By Boat & Entrance Fees

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 34 reviews · from $99

Private Aswan tour to Philae Temple and a Nubian village by boat, with guide, entrance fees, and door-to-door transfers.

“Wonderful experience in the city of Aswan with our guide Michael! He was very patient as we arrived late from Luxor. He was very knowledgeable, down to earth, funny, and so accommodating. He was so patient during our shopping and madRead more”

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