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Philae Temple and Aswan High-Dam Half-day tour

★4.9(87 reviews)Aswan3 hours, 45 minutesPickup availableFree cancellation
Philae Temple and Aswan High-Dam Half-day tour
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Overview

Overview Visit two Aswan must-sees — the Philae Temple and High Dam — on a convenient half-day tour. Gaze at the High Dam, built across the River Nile during the 1960s to control Egypt’s floods. Then, continue to Philae, riding a motorboat to this ancient island temple dedicated to the goddess Isis. See the courts, colonnades, halls as an Egyptologist guide charts the temple’s history. Half-day High Dam and Philae Temple tour from Aswan See the vast High Dam, built to control the Nile’s annual floods Motorboat ride to the ancient island Temple of Philae Stroll the chambers and courtyards, and learn about their history from an Egyptologist guide Hear how the temple was moved to its site to prevent submersion in Lake Nasser

What you'll see

  1. Aswan High Dam
    20 minutes

    Gaze at the High Dam, built across the River Nile during the 1960s to control Egypt’s floods

  2. Temple of Philae
    3 hours

    Aswan Philae Temple Half-Day Tour Overview Visit two Aswan must-sees — the Philae Temple and High Dam — on a convenient half-day tour, continue to Philae, riding a motorboat to this ancient island temple dedicated to the goddess Isis. See the courts, colonnades, halls as an Egyptologist guide charts the temple’s history. Includes air-conditioned transport, and central hotel pickup and drop-off. Half-day High Dam and Philae Temple tour from Aswan See the vast High Dam, built to control the Nile’s annual floods Motorboat ride to the ancient island Temple of Philae Stroll the chambers and courtyards, and learn about their history from an Egyptologist guide Hear how the temple was moved to its site to prevent submersion in Lake Nasser Tour includes air-conditioned transport, central Aswan hotel pickup and drop-off

What's included

  • Water bottle
  • Hotel pick up and drop off
  • Air-conditioned vehicle

Not included

  • Tipping for driver and tour guide .
  • Pickup from the Nubian village or Aswan airport

Good to know

  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • pick up and drop off from Aswan airport available by extra charge 7$ per person

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Traveller reviews

4.9★87 reviews

good

The guide's explanation of Mohamed was easy to understand! I'm glad you took a lot of pictures!The image is also processed nicely.

OnAir38084151510 · Dec 2025 · via Tripadvisor

The Temple of Philae

The ride was pretty cool! Zhraa was very attentive and explained us the whole history of the Philae temple and the dam. The tour is very worth it and she was very kind and friendly.

felipecO1287AI · Nov 2025 · via Tripadvisor · Translated

Pleasant and kind family man

Mo was our guide in Aswan. He was very Friendly,kind,warm hearted and assisted us with experiencing aswan and nubian village culture to its fullest. Highly recommend him for a private guide.♥️

Wander12983043036 · Nov 2025 · via Tripadvisor

No tour

We had a booking for a 9 am pick up. We waited outside the hotel on the street in the heat from 8:55 to 9:45. No one showed up. We texted to find out when we should get expect a pick up. After finally finding the buried phone number, we called and were offered a 10:30 departure with no reason for the no show. Unfortunately we would have returned to close to our train departure time. As everyone, we had a short window to see some of the sights around Aswan and we were not able to see them. They have let me know I will receive a full refund. I hope so

Steve_L · Nov 2025 · via Viator

Driving tour

Mody was a really nice driver. He made us feel good from the start, adjusting to our preferences and being welcoming. While we did the tour, he explained us some history, told us facts and offered his help with everything we needed. I reccomend booking this trip with him.

779dudash · Sep 2025 · via Tripadvisor

Experiencia Philae Temple & High Dam

Excellent Guide and Shuttle Service from Hotel or Cruise to the Sights in Philae Temple gave us a long and nutritious explanation of the temple's history and took beautiful photos in all locations thank you Mido for your attention

W362QYdavidp · Sep 2025 · via Tripadvisor · Translated

Great experience

Mo was great - knowledgeable, professional, and punctual! We enjoyed the tour very much. Philae temple was beautiful :)

limxyy · Aug 2025 · via Tripadvisor

Mohamed is your guy in Aswan!

Mohamed excellent guide. Very clear English. Very good explanations. Good to chat to about other things. Big help with my onward travel.

GreginHongKong · Aug 2025 · via Tripadvisor

Amazing !!

Amazing !! , we love this tour thanks to moataz for this moment We recommend to go with him to know something about the temple and the highdam

Y2809EIthierryr · Jun 2025 · via Tripadvisor

Aswan Dam and Philae

Moataz is an extremely friendly and knowledgeable guide and will get you through the big attractions in a very time efficient way! Very highly recommended. Cameron - Melbourne, Australia

CamTCh · May 2025 · via Tripadvisor

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