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Aswan: Philae Temple, Unfinished Obelisk & High Dam Tour★ 4.69 (123) · 4h
Best priceAswan: High Dam, Unfinished Obelisk & Philae Temple Private Tour★ 4.48 (84) · from US$ 20
Top ratedAswan: Philae Temple, High Dam & Unfinished Obelisk Day Tour★ 5.00 (19) · from US$ 50
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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.
Luxor to Aswan: Philae Temple, High Dam & Obelisk Private TourYou're driven from Luxor to Aswan in a private air-conditioned vehicle with an Egyptologist guide who explains the mythology and engineering at each stop. You visit Philae Temple on its island, walk the Aswan High Dam, and examine the Unfinished Obelisk to understand how ancient workers shaped stone. Lunch is included, as are all entry fees and a bottle of water. The full day takes you through three different eras of Egyptian construction and leaves you back at your hotel by evening.Is it for me?Book this if you want to see three major Aswan sites without arranging your own transport, hiring a separate guide or buying tickets at each gate — the private vehicle and included Egyptologist handle all of that, and the fixed itinerary fits the drive and three stops into a single day from Luxor.
Aswan: Philae Temple & High Dam Private Day TourYou're picked up from your Aswan hotel at 8am and driven to three major sites: the High Dam (a 1960s engineering project controlling the Nile), the Unfinished Obelisk (showing ancient quarrying techniques), and Philae Temple (dedicated to the goddess Isis, reached by boat). A licensed guide explains the history and engineering at each stop, and you return by early afternoon with entry fees and transport already arranged.Is it for me?Choose this if you want the three main Aswan landmarks in a single day without arranging transport, tickets, and timing yourself—the fixed 8am start and private guide mean you move through the sites at a pace that lets the history sink in, not a rushed group schedule.
Aswan: Philae Temple, High Dam & Unfinished Obelisk Private TourYou visit three major Aswan sites in sequence: the High Dam (walk across the top, views of Lake Nasser), the Unfinished Obelisk (still embedded in the quarry), and Philae Temple (reached by motorboat, guided walk plus free exploration). Transport, guide, and all entry logistics are handled; you just show up at your hotel or ship at pickup time.Is it for me?Book this if you want to see Aswan's three major sites in one day without arranging separate transport, tickets, or timing — the private guide and fixed schedule handle all of that, leaving you to focus on the sites themselves.
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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 Unfinished Obelisk — what to know before booking
This guide compares 8 bookable options for Aswan Unfinished Obelisk, with up-to-date prices and real traveler reviews. Prices start at US$ 20. The average rating is 4.6 out of 5, based on 309 traveler reviews.
8 of the 8 options offer free cancellation. 4 private experiences are also available for closed groups. The verdict at the top highlights the travelers' favorite, the best price and the top-rated option, updated with live data.
Frequently asked questions
How much does Aswan Unfinished Obelisk cost?
Prices start at US$ 20. There are 8 options to compare, and the final price depends on the date, group size and the option you choose.
Can I book with free cancellation?
Yes: 8 of the 8 options offer free cancellation, so you can book now and confirm your plans later.
Which one is the travelers' favorite?
Aswan: Philae Temple, Unfinished Obelisk & High Dam Tour is the travelers' favorite, rated 4.7 out of 5 across 123 reviews.
Are private options available?
Yes, 4 private experiences are available if you prefer a closed group.
