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Aswan: Philae Temple Guided Half-Day Group Tour

By Special Egypt
10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
Free cancellation available
Price is P 3,393 per adult* *Get a lower price by selecting multiple adult tickets

Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 3h
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Selective hotel pickup
  • Multiple languages

Overview

  • Sail across the Nile to Philae’s enchanting island
  • Explore a temple dedicated to Isis with your expert guide
  • See vivid hieroglyphs and towering ancient columns
  • Learn how UNESCO saved Philae from rising waters
  • Enjoy comfortable hotel pickup and drop-off in Aswan

Activity location

    • Aswan
    • Aswan, Egypt

Meeting/Redemption Point

    • Aswan
    • Aswan, Egypt

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Shared Tour + Guide + Entrance Fees

  • Activity duration is 3 hours3h
    3h
  • English
Price details
P 3,393.23 x 1 AdultP 3,393.23
Total
Price is P 3,393.23
Until Sun, May 24

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's included
    English-speaking guide
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    Entrance Fees (If the Option Is Selected)
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Boat ride to Philae
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Pickup from the island, Gharb Soheil,Nagaa al-Mahatta or New Aswan ($10 per person)
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Spanish, German, or French guide (available as an add-on)
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Tips

What you can expect

Begin your journey with a convenient pickup from your hotel in Aswan. Travel with your group to the riverside dock, where your adventure begins. Step aboard a motorboat and enjoy a gentle ride across the Nile, taking in the serene views as Philae Temple slowly appears on its island ahead.

Upon arrival, follow your guide into one of Egypt’s most magical temple settings. Philae, dedicated to the goddess Isis, is renowned for the elegance of its architecture and the grace of its inscriptions. Walk through courtyards lined with soaring columns, admire detailed hieroglyphs carved thousands of years ago, and learn how this sacred complex served Egyptians, Romans, and early Christians over the centuries.

Your guide will share the extraordinary story of how the entire temple was carefully dismantled and relocated by UNESCO to save it from being submerged under Lake Nasser. This rescue effort is considered one of the greatest archaeological preservation projects in history.

After exploring the island and taking memorable photos, return by boat to Aswan, where your driver will be waiting to take you back to your hotel, bringing your Philae Temple experience to a smooth and relaxing close.

Location

Activity location

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    • Aswan
    • Aswan, Egypt

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    • Aswan
    • Aswan, Egypt