This private tour of the Philae Temple, Aswan High Dam and unfinished Obelisk showcases three of Aswan’s most popular sites.

Travelers will get an up close look at the dam that divides the Nile from Lake Nasser, marvel at the sheer size of the unfinished Obelisk and revel in the natural beauty of Philae Temple’s island home.
Head to the High Dam of Aswan from your city hotel or cruise ship and discover the incredible wonders of this engineering miracle.

Built in the 1960s, this impressive structure allows travelers to look out over Lake Nasser towards the Kalabsha temple and take in unique views o the huge power plant further to the north.

Aswan High Dam

Depart your Aswan hotel or cruise ship and travel to the High Dam of Aswan, an engineering miracle when it was built in the 1960s.

From the top of the High Dam you can gaze across Lake Nasser to Kalabsha temple in the south and the huge power station to the north. 30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Temple of Philae

The last of the 3 famous Aswan sites you will see today is generally regarded as the best.

Philae Temple was carefully moved to its current location (around 500 meters from the original site) when the construction of the High Dam caused surrounding Nile waters to rise.

A short motorboat ride takes you to the island where your guide will take you on a walking tour through the temple before allowing you free time to explore further on your own.

Dedicated to the goddess Isis, Philae Temple has a beautiful setting on an island in the river which has been landscaped to match its original site. 1 hour • Admission Ticket Included