Aswan Private Tour: Philae, High Dam & Obelisk

Highlights

Leistungen

Ablauf

1. At 8:00 AM, your licensed expert guide from Wow Travel Tours will warmly greet you at your hotel, Nile cruise, or Aswan airport. Your immersive day tour begins with a visit to the High Dam, a monumental achievement in engineering completed in 1960. This impressive structure plays a vital role in regulating the Nile River, preventing the annual floods that have historically impacted agriculture and settlements in Egypt. As you explore the High Dam, your guide will share insights into its construction, significance, and the benefits it has brought to the region, such as improved irrigation and hydroelectric power generation. You'll also have the chance to take in stunning views of Lake Nasser, one of the largest artificial lakes in the world, which was created as a result of the dam's construction. This visit not only highlights an important aspect of Egypt's modern history but also sets the stage for your exciting exploration of cultural and historical treasures.

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2. Next, continue your tour to the Unfinished Obelisk, which offers a fascinating glimpse into the ancient Egyptians' carving techniques for these monumental structures. This obelisk is thought to be associated with Queen Hatshepsut of the 18th Dynasty, the royal wife of King Thutmose II, and owner of a temple on the eastern bank of Luxor. Some theories also suggest it may belong to Queen Nefertiti. As you explore the site, your guide will explain the methods used in its construction, highlighting the artistry and labor that went into creating these impressive monuments.

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3. Next, proceed to the magnificent Philae Temple, dedicated to the goddess Isis, the principal deity of the island. After exploring this extraordinary site and soaking in its rich history, you will be transferred back to your hotel.

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Stornierung

Kostenlose Stornierung bis 24 Stunden vor Beginn, mit voller Rückerstattung.

Gut zu wissen

How it compares in Aswan

• Its from-price is 64% 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

Assuan ist Ägyptens ruhige Stadt im Süden am Nil, wo Feluken zwischen Granitinseln, nubischen Dörfern und palmengesäumten Ufern gleiten.

Der Nil ist hier am schönsten, durchbrochen von Granitblöcken und grünen Inseln. Auf der Insel Elephantine liegen Ruinen antiker Tempel und bunte nubische Dörfer, die Kitchener-Insel ist von einem botanischen Garten bedeckt, und am Westufer sind die Gräber der Adligen in die Klippen von Qubbet el-Hawa gehauen, während das kuppelgekrönte Mausoleum des Aga Khan weiter südlich auf einem Wüstenhügel steht.

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

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