Aswan Full-Day Private Tour: Explore the City’s Ancient Temples

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1. The Philae Temple is a beautiful ancient Egyptian temple located on an island in the Nile River. The sound and light show at Philae Temple is a popular attraction for tourists visiting Egypt. The show combines music, narration, and colorful lights to bring the temple's history to life. During the show, visitors are taken on a journey through time as they learn about the temple's construction, its role in ancient Egyptian religion, and its eventual rediscovery and restoration. The narration is accompanied by a variety of sound effects, including music, chanting, and the sounds of nature.

   2 hAdmission included

2. A visit to the Aswan High Dam usually begins with a tour guide who provides an overview of the dam's history and importance. The Aswan High Dam was built in the 1960s to control the flooding of the Nile River and provide hydroelectric power to Egypt. The dam is a massive structure that spans 3.8 kilometers in length and has a height of 111 metres. Visitors are then taken on a trail across the top of the dam, where they can see the vast expanse of Lake Nasser, the reservoir created by the dam. The view from the top of the dam is breathtaking, as the blue waters of the lake stretch as far as the eye can see. After walking through the dam, visitors can explore the nearby visitor center, which provides more information about the dam's construction and its impact on Egypt. The center includes exhibits on the history of the Nile River, as well as presentations on the various benefits of the dam, including irrigation and electricity generation.

   1 hAdmission included

3. The Unfinished Obelisk is an ancient monument located in Aswan, Egypt. It is a massive granite obelisk that was left unfinished due to a crack that appeared in the rock during its carving. The obelisk is believed to have been commissioned by Queen Hatshepsut during the 18th dynasty of Ancient Egypt, around 1500 BC. Today, it is one of the most popular tourist attractions in Aswan and provides valuable insights into the methods used by ancient Egyptians to create such impressive structures.

   1 hAdmission included

Cancellation

Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.

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How it compares in Aswan

• Its from-price is 23% above 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 is Egypt's serene southern city on the Nile, where feluccas glide between granite islands, Nubian villages and palm-fringed riverbanks.

The Nile is at its most beautiful here, broken by granite boulders and green islands. Elephantine Island holds ruins of ancient temples and colourful Nubian villages, Kitchener's Island is covered by a botanical garden, and on the west bank the Tombs of the Nobles are cut into the cliffs of Qubbet el-Hawa, while the domed Mausoleum of the Aga Khan stands on a desert hill further south.

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

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