Private Philae Temple & High Dam Tour
The High Dam and Temple of Isis, on your own private timing
About this activity
A private guide and vehicle take you to the Aswan High Dam and Philae Temple, with flexible timing and a dedicated motorboat crossing.
Full description
Your private guide takes you first to the Aswan High Dam viewpoint, then by a dedicated motorboat to Agilkia Island for an unhurried, in-depth private tour of the Temple of Philae's halls and reliefs.
What's included
- Private hotel pickup and drop-off
- Private air-conditioned vehicle
- Private guide
- Dedicated motorboat to Philae island
Not included
- Philae Temple entry ticket
- Gratuities
About this activity
Highlights
- ✓Visit the High Dam and Temple of Philae on your own private timing
- ✓Reach Philae island on a dedicated private motorboat
- ✓Choose your own departure time and pace
Tour Itinerary & Map
- 1 Private pickup from your Aswan hotel
- 2 Visit the Aswan High Dam viewpoint
- 3 Dedicated motorboat ride to Agilkia Island
- 4 Private guided tour of the Temple of Philae
- 5 Return to your hotel
Places You'll Visit
The Aswan High Dam, completed in 1970 after Soviet-assisted construction, spans the Nile near Aswan and stands 111 metres high. It impounds Lake Nasser, one of the world's largest artificial reservoirs, and provides flood control, irrigation storage, and roughly 40 percent of Egypt's hydroelectric power, fundamentally reshaping the country's water management since the mid-20th century.
The Temple of Isis at Philae, near Aswan, was built mainly during the Ptolemaic period and dedicated to the goddess Isis. Threatened with permanent submersion after the Aswan High Dam was built, the entire complex was dismantled into thousands of blocks and relocated by UNESCO between 1977 and 1980 to nearby Agilkia Island, where it now stands.
Why Choose This Tour
A dedicated guide, vehicle and motorboat for just your group.
Choose your departure time instead of a fixed group schedule.
A private boat to Philae island, not shared with other travelers.
What to Bring
Trip Essentials
Half day (4 hours)
Aswan, Egypt
Professional guides & equipment
Secure & flexible options
Frequently Asked Questions
Customer Reviews (2)
We took 2 excursions and the airport transfer. Thank you for the organization! Everything was precise, no delays, very comfortable and interesting. Far cheaper than booking on the street.
We chose the Cairo excursion, loved everything) Booking was fast and every question got a detailed answer. The transfer picked us up right from the hotel and took us to the meeting point) The guides are so kind and speak good Russian. It's a good idea to bring some food from the hotel for the trip, for a snack in the morning and evening.
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