The Temple of Philae, known as the Pearl of Egypt, is one of the finest temples in the country, dedicated to the worship of the goddess Isis. Built by the Ptolemies and Roman Emperors, it was relocated from its original island following the construction of the High Dam. This site is well worth a visit. This tour includes both the Temple of Philae and the High Dam.

ITINERARY

Enjoy your Aswan Day Tour! A Misrona Tours guide will pick you up from your hotel in Aswan to explore this amazing city.

The High Dam: Start your tour with a visit to the High Dam, an engineering marvel completed in the 1960s that protects Egypt from annual floods caused by the Nile.

Philae Temple: Next, you will visit the Philae Temples, the Pearl of Egypt, in a private vehicle. This complex, consisting of several buildings, was moved from its original site due to the construction of the High Dam in the 1970s. The name "Philae" originates from an island in the Nile River, 11 kilometers south of Aswan, famous for its temples built during the Ptolemaic and Roman periods in honor of the goddess Isis, the goddess of music, love, and joy, whose influence spread throughout the Mediterranean. The island of Philae was submerged in the 20th century under the waters dammed by the Aswan Dam, but under the sponsorship of UNESCO, particularly the French, the temples were dismantled, relocated, and rebuilt on the nearby islet of Agilkia.

Unfinished Obelisk: Then, proceed to the Unfinished Obelisk, which illustrates the techniques used by the ancient Egyptians to carve obelisks. This obelisk is believed to have belonged to Queen Hatshepsut, one of the rulers of the 18th Dynasty, who also built her temple on the eastern bank of Luxor, the Deir Bahari Temple.

After the tour, you will be transferred back to your hotel.

What services are included in the price?

• Pick up service from your hotel in Aswan and return
• Professional English-speaking tour guide
• Entrance fees to the mentioned historical places
• All transfers by a modern air-conditioned vehicle
• Bottle water during your trip
• All service charges and taxes

What services are not included in the price?

• Any extras not mentioned in the program
• Tipping

IMPORTANT NOTES: -

• In order to contact you we need your mobile number, email and fill out the form on the current page, indicating the start date of the trip and the end date of the trip. Please determine the number of adults and children.
• You can book up to 5 days in advance if there are still places available.
• Once your reservation is confirmed, you will receive an email with your booking voucher. Please print it or download it to your mobile phone or tablet to show to the Misrona Tours representative on the day of the activity.
• The details will include tour operator contact numbers, traveler service and travel information.

• Prices are per person in US dollars depending on the number of people.
• A deposit of 50 % of the total price is required to complete reservations.
• The remaining amount is payable in cash before the tour begins.

• Free cancellation up to 48 hours before the tour starts.
• If you cancel under this time or do not show up, you will not be refunded.