Private Guided Tour to Aswan High Dam and Unfinished Obelisk

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1. "Start your exploration by being picked up from your Aswan hotel. Get ready to embark on an exciting journey through this fascinating city. With convenience in mind, our pickup service ensures a smooth beginning to your adventure. From your hotel's doorstep, dive into the charm of Aswan, prepared to discover its rich history, captivating sights, and unique cultural experiences."

   30 min

2. Sit back and relax as you travel in comfort to the impressive Aswan High Dam, one of the most significant engineering achievements in modern Egyptian history. Built between 1960 and 1971, the dam controls the annual flooding of the Nile, provides hydroelectric power, and created Lake Nasser, one of the world’s largest artificial lakes. From the top of the dam, admire the panoramic views over Lake Nasser and learn from your Egyptologist guide about its crucial role in Egypt’s economy and agriculture.

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3. Continue to the Unfinished Obelisk, located in Aswan’s ancient granite quarries. This massive monument, dating back to the reign of Queen Hatshepsut, offers an incredible insight into ancient Egyptian stone-carving techniques. Had it been completed, it would have been the largest obelisk ever built, weighing around 1,200 tons. Walk through the quarry and observe the marks left by ancient workers, as your guide explains how obelisks were cut, shaped, and transported for temple construction. The site provides a fascinating glimpse into the artistry and labor behind Egypt’s monumental structures.

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4. After the tour, your driver will transfer you back to your hotel or Nile cruise, marking the end of a fascinating half-day journey through Aswan’s ancient and modern wonders.

   30 min

Afbestilling

Gratis afbestilling indtil 24 timer før oplevelsen starter, med fuld refusion.

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How it compares in Aswan

• Its from-price is 50% below the median of the 1751 experiences we list in Aswan.
• It is shorter than most of them.
• The operator lists free cancellation on it.

About Aswan

Aswan er Egyptens rolige sydlige by ved Nilen, hvor feluccaer glider mellem granitøer, nubiske landsbyer og palmekantede flodbredder.

Nilen er smukkest her, brudt af granitblokke og grønne øer. Elefantøen rummer ruiner af gamle templer og farverige nubiske landsbyer, Kitcheners Ø er dækket af en botanisk have, og på vestbredden er adelsmændenes grave hugget ind i klipperne ved Qubbet el-Hawa, mens Aga Khans kuppelformede mausoleum står på en ørkenbakke længere mod syd.

Top-ranked sights in Aswan: Abu Simbel Temples, Philae Temple (Temple of Isis), Aswan High Dam.

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