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Isis Temple, Aswan High Dam & Philae Tour

A half-day of Aswan's Nile-island temple and modern engineering

4.9 (413) Cultural Day Trips Aswan 5 hours (half day)
From 35 USD / person

About this activity

Visit the Temple of Isis on Philae Island and the Aswan High Dam on a half-day tour with a real Egyptologist guide.

Full description

Visit the Temple of Isis on Philae Island and the Aswan High Dam on a half-day tour combining ancient religious architecture with modern Egyptian engineering.

What's included

  • Hotel pickup and drop-off in Aswan
  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • English-speaking Egyptologist guide
  • Boat crossing to Philae Island
  • Bottled water

Not included

  • Philae Temple and High Dam entry tickets
  • Motorboat fee to Philae Island (paid on-site, standard for all visitors)
  • Tipping for guide and driver (optional)

About this activity

5 hours
Up to 8 people
Cultural Day Trips
Hotel pickup and drop-off in Aswan
Air-conditioned vehicle
English-speaking Egyptologist guide
Boat crossing to Philae Island
Bottled water

Highlights

  • Explore the Temple of Isis on Philae Island, saved from flooding by relocation
  • See the Aswan High Dam, one of the largest dams in the world
  • Short, scenic motorboat crossing to reach the temple island
  • Compact half-day itinerary, easy to combine with other activities

Tour Itinerary & Map

  1. 1 Hotel pickup in Aswan
  2. 2 Visit the Aswan High Dam and learn about its construction
  3. 3 Short motorboat crossing to Philae Island
  4. 4 Guided visit of the Temple of Isis
  5. 5 Return to your Aswan hotel
Download Itinerary (PDF)

Why Choose This Tour

A real rescue story

One of the most famous UNESCO heritage-rescue projects in history, and you get to see the result firsthand.

Flexible half-day format

Easy to combine with other Aswan activities on the same day.

Trip Essentials

Duration

5 hours (half day)

Location

Aswan, Egypt

Safety

Professional guides & equipment

Payment

Secure & flexible options

Frequently Asked Questions

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