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Aswan Day Tour

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Philae Temple on Agilkia Island in Aswan

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Tour Overview

This Philae Temple private tour is a guided day around Aswan’s main landmarks: the High Dam, the Unfinished Obelisk and the island temple of Isis at Philae. It is a compact introduction to the city that works well on arrival day or as a cruise excursion.

The logic of the route

The three stops tell different chapters of Aswan’s story. The High Dam explains the modern Nile and the creation of Lake Nasser. The Unfinished Obelisk, still lying in its granite quarry, shows how ancient masons cut monuments from bedrock. Philae is the visual highlight: a temple to Isis rebuilt on Agilkia Island after the dam’s construction threatened it, reached by a short boat ride. Seeing them in this order gives the temple its context.

At a glance

Detail	What to expect
Duration	Day tour, private
Sites	High Dam, Unfinished Obelisk, Philae Temple
Guide	Private English-speaking Egyptologist
Pickup	Your Aswan hotel or Nile cruise, private air-conditioned vehicle
Not included	Optional tours, extras, tipping

Prices and tickets

Rates are $85 per person for three travelers and $100 per person for two. The rate for a single traveler is shown in the price table. Entrance tickets and the boat crossing to Philae are not listed in the published inclusions, so confirm both when booking.

Who it suits and what to add

Aswan is quieter than Luxor, and this tour leaves time to enjoy it. Many travelers add a felucca sail at sunset, a visit to a Nubian village, or the Philae sound and light show in the evening. If Abu Simbel is on your list, plan it for a separate day. The Aswan travel guide covers the best months to visit and where to stay.

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Tour Highlights

Private English-speaking Egyptologist

Transfer from/to your hotel by private AC vehicle

Entrance tickets to all sights mentionted

Tour Itinerary

Enjoy a privately guided exploration of Aswan with your expert Egyptologist, discovering the city’s most notable landmarks.

Begin with a visit to the impressive High Dam, a landmark of modern Egyptian engineering that reshaped the country’s irrigation and energy systems. Continue to the fascinating Unfinished Obelisk, offering insight into the ancient techniques used to carve monumental stone.

Proceed to the beautiful Temple of Philae, dedicated to the goddess Isis and set on the picturesque island of Agilkia. Renowned for its graceful columns and detailed reliefs, the temple is one of Upper Egypt’s most enchanting sites.

Following the visit, return to your hotel or Nile cruise.

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Inclusions

All transfers via private air-conditioned vehicle
Private sightseeing tours in Aswan (listed on itinerary)
English-speaking tour guide / leader
All service charges and taxes

Exclusions

Any optional tours
Any extras not mentioned in the program
Tipping.

Tour Prices

Abu Simble by Air

Three Persons

$85

Two Persons

$100

Price Per Person

$160

Important Notes

👨‍👩‍👧 Delta Tours Child Policy:

0 – 1.99 years: Free of charge (except for flight tickets where airline rules apply).
2 – 5.99 years: Pay 25% of adult price (if there is a flight tickets).
6 – 11.99 years: Pay 50% of adult price (sharing parents’ room/cabin).
12 years and above: Considered an adult and pay full price.

Notes:

Child discounts apply when sharing a room/cabin with two full-paying adults.
If a child requires a separate room, the full adult rate applies.
Some tours, cruises, or hotels may have different rules; in that case, the stricter policy applies.

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Aswan and Philae: Questions Before You Go

The temple stands on Agilkia Island, so the visit includes a short boat ride from the mainland. The boat fare is not listed in the inclusions, so confirm it when booking.

The High Dam and the Unfinished Obelisk, with a private Egyptologist and transfers by private air-conditioned vehicle.

It costs $85 per person for three travelers and $100 per person for two. The solo rate is listed in the price table on this page.

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