All 5 options, side by side
✓ 2026-09-28| Option | Price | Per person | Length | Rating | Cancellation | Extra fee |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aswan: Philae Temple & High Dam Half-Day Tour with Boat RideOur pick | US$ 20 p.p. | US$ 20 | 3h 45m | 4.86★ · 85 | free | +US$ 10 on site |
| Aswan: High Dam, Unfinished Obelisk & Philae Temple Boat TourBest value | US$ 65 p.p. | US$ 65 | 6h | 4.57★ · 35 | free | — |
| Aswan: Philae Temple & High Dam Private Tour by Boat | US$ 65 p.p. | US$ 65 | 5h–6h | 4.63★ · 24 | free | +US$ 17 on site |
| Aswan: High Dam, Unfinished Obelisk & Philae Temple Boat TourTop rated | US$ 85 p.p. | US$ 85 | 4h–5h | 4.80★ · 20 | free | +US$ 19 on site |
| Philae Temple & Nubian Village tour from Aswan by boat | US$ 99 p.p. | US$ 99 | 5h–6h | 4.66★ · 41 | free | — |
Real price per person across the 5 options: US$ 20–US$ 99 (median US$ 65). With an extra fee to pay on site: 3 of 5.
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Aswan: Philae Temple & High Dam Half-Day Tour with Boat RideYou’ll cross the Nile by motorboat to reach Philae Temple’s ancient stones and walk its shaded chambers with an Egyptologist guide. Stand atop Aswan’s High Dam and hear stories locals still tell about its creation. Expect hotel pickup and drop-off—and maybe a moment or two that lingers longer than you’d guess.
Philae Temple & Nubian Village tour from Aswan by boatA private guided tour from Aswan by motorboat to Philae Temple and a Nubian village, with hotel pickup, entrance fees and a professional guide speaking English or Arabic. You visit the classical temple dedicated to Isis, cruise the Nile to a village opposite Soheil Island, walk among the painted houses and palm groves, meet residents, and shop for handcrafted gifts before returning to your hotel. The tour runs 5 to 6 hours.Is it for me?Book this if you want a guide-led morning or afternoon covering both Philae Temple and a Nubian village visit, with boat transport included—choose this over self-guided if you prefer someone managing the Nile crossing and cultural context.
Aswan: High Dam, Unfinished Obelisk & Philae Temple Boat TourYou get hotel pickup, a professional guide in your chosen language, and transport by air-conditioned vehicle and motorboat to three of Aswan's main attractions: the High Dam, the Unfinished Obelisk in the granite quarries, and Philae Temple on the Nile. Water and all entry fees are included, and the guide handles the pacing so you're not managing logistics yourself—just moving through the sites and listening to how they fit together.Is it for me?Book this if you want to see Aswan's three major sites in one day without arranging transport, tickets, or timing yourself—the fixed itinerary and included guide handle all of that, leaving you to focus on the sites themselves.
Aswan: Philae Temple & High Dam Private Tour by BoatYou're picked up from your Aswan hotel and taken by motor boat to Philae Temple, where you walk the island's classical ruins dedicated to Isis; then driven to the Unfinished Obelisk in the granite quarries to see how ancient builders worked stone; and finally to the High Dam to stand in front of a 1960s engineering feat. Your guide speaks your chosen language, water is included, and the vehicle is air-conditioned throughout. Return transport to your hotel or cruise ship is included.Is it for me?Book this if you want to see Aswan's three main sights — temple, ancient quarry, and modern dam — without arranging separate transport or timing between them; the boat and vehicle handle the logistics, so you focus on the sites themselves.
Aswan: High Dam, Unfinished Obelisk & Philae Temple Boat TourYou visit three of Aswan's main sites in one day without arranging transport or managing entry fees yourself. A qualified guide meets you at your hotel, takes you across the High Dam, through the granite quarries to the Unfinished Obelisk, and by motorboat to Philae Temple on the island. The whole day is paced to your schedule, and you're back at your hotel or cruise ship by afternoon.Is it for me?Right for travelers with one day in Aswan who want the three main sites without arranging transport or entry separately. The guide handles the history and logistics, which frees you to focus on the sites themselves — and the motorboat to Philae Temple is the part that makes the island setting worth the trip.
Frequently asked questions
Can I book with free cancellation?
Yes: 5 of the 5 options offer free cancellation, so you can book now and confirm your plans later.
How long do these experiences last?
Most options last between 2 and 5 hours. There are also shorter and longer formats to fit your itinerary.
Which one is the travelers' favorite?
Aswan: Philae Temple & High Dam Half-Day Tour with Boat Ride is the travelers' favorite, rated 4.86 out of 5 across 85 reviews.
