Recommended start Early round 7:30 or 8:00 AM for ideal weather and fewer crowds.

Transport is via a private air-conditioned car.

Stop 1 – Aswan High Dam

Begin your journey at the impressive Aswan High Dam, completed in 1970. Learn how this massive structure revolutionized life along the Nile, providing power, irrigation, and flood control.

Stop 2 – Philae Temple (Isis Temple)

Next, enjoy a scenic motorboat ride to Agilkia Island to explore Philae Temple, one of Egypt’s most atmospheric temple sites. Dedicated to the goddess Isis, this island sanctuary offers peaceful surroundings and intricate reliefs.

Stop 3 – Unfinished Obelisk

Conclude your tour at the Unfinished Obelisk, located in Aswan’s granite quarries. It offers insight into ancient Egyptian stone-working techniques. Had it been completed, it would have been the largest obelisk ever carved.

Return: You’ll be driven back to your cruise ship or hotel in Aswan.