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
Gaze at the High Dam, built across the River Nile during the 1960s to control Egypt’s floods
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
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4.9★87 reviews
Our excursion to the Philae Temple was truly fascinating, made even more special thanks to Moataz, who shared his passion for ancient Egypt through his insightful explanations. His enthusiasm and deep knowledge brought the temple’s history to life, allowing us to appreciate not only the beauty of the site but also its rich cultural significance. Thank you very much!
pixsd · May 2025 · via Tripadvisor
We thoroughly enjoyed this tour. Mohamed was very easy to communicate with and promptly responded to our questions from the time we booked with him. He also guided us with our plans in other cities. Because he earned our confidence from the beginning, we ended up booking another trip with him. On the day of our tour, Mo showed up promptly on time with a nice clean car. Mo is a really nice young chap, helpful, courteous, and knowledgeable but not pushy at all. He was respectful of our personal space and privacy while still being available for great conversations. He negotiated a good price for our boat ride. We also requested for him for our ride from Aswan to Luxox. He was a safe driver and we had another great ride with him. We ended up sharing family photos and phone numbers for our future travels. We would highly recommend Mo and his company to anyone travelling to Egypt. They gave us the best quotes for our travels and the best service we could have asked for. If you decide to go with them, feel free to mention about this review from the Canadian couple!
726swatis · May 2025 · via Tripadvisor
Philae Temple with my friend Moataz. Visiting the Temple of Philae was an unforgettable experience. Located on Agilkia Island in the Nile River near Aswan, this ancient temple dedicated to the goddess Isis is one of the most beautiful and serene sites in Egypt. As you approach by boat, the sight of the temple rising from the water is truly magical. The carvings, columns, and hieroglyphs are incredibly well-preserved, offering a glimpse into the rich mythology and artistry of ancient Egypt.
Y1165RWcarlosm · May 2025 · via Tripadvisor
We opted for the transfer only as we booked very last minute. The tour company was super accommodating. Our driver was really nice. I would not recommend doing this without a guide unless you are ok haggling boat operators for passage across to the island. The tour company gave us some good pointers on how to do this, but we still paid too much. You are kind of a sitting duck without a guide. Once on the island the temples are impressive. Note if you do the light show you will not be able to walk around to see the site. So you will need to go back again to walk around the ruins.
Eva_B · Apr 2025 · via Viator
Mo is the best - excellent driver, guide and host ! He will take good care of you. His car is comfortable and he couldn’t do enough to make sure everything was perfect for us. Highly recommend
Gill M · Apr 2025 · via Tripadvisor
Very lovely! Mohamad the driver was very professional and arrived on time. Very polite and helpful. The temple is worth visiting for couple of hours. Mohamad also gave us the price of the boat to the temple island so we don’t get scammed! I recommend
Samir_H · Apr 2025 · via Viator
This package was amazing and Mohamad is very polite and arranging and help you avoid scammers! I recommend do this exceptional tour with him !
Spirobloss · Apr 2025 · via Tripadvisor
Great service, prompt and excellent communication. Only hiccup was we were being scammed by a group of gangsters at the waterboat dock leaving for Philae Temple. We had to enlist the help of the tourist police and our tour operator was on the phone guiding us through the ordeal. Some forewarning or guidance for the boat cost would have been welcome. Otherwise a perfect tour!
Yanyan_H · Mar 2025 · via Viator
Today I visited the Philae Temple. The temple was magnificent. I’m still in awe!!! My guide was a charming lady, Duaa. Her knowledge was very impressive. She explained everything with such grace and was so accommodating. I also visited the Aswan High Dam, which was very insightful. Really enjoyed myself today!!!!
Chetan N · Jan 2025 · via Tripadvisor
The guide is very kind , he welcomed us and shows the Nubian village. He knows the area around aswouan thanks to him
tonioz2025 · Jan 2025 · via Tripadvisor · Translated
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