Philae Temple & High Dam Tour

Discover two of Aswan's most important landmarks on this comprehensive half-day tour. Begin at the Aswan High Dam, one of the 20th century's greatest engineering achievements. Standing 111 meters high and nearly 4 km wide, the dam tamed the Nile's annual flood, created Lake Nasser, and generates hydroelectric power for all of Egypt. Your guide explains its construction, impact, and the massive effort to save the temples it would have flooded. Then take a scenic motorboat ride to Agilkia Island, home of the relocated Temple of Philae. This beautiful complex dedicated to the goddess Isis features elegant Ptolemaic and Roman architecture, detailed reliefs, and the iconic Kiosk of Trajan. The boat ride through the granite islands adds magic to the experience. On the way back, stop at the ancient granite quarries to see the massive Unfinished Obelisk.