
Aswan Private Tour: Philae Temple, High Dam & Obelisk
Traveler rating
4.7/5
Based on 20 traveler reviews. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
Quick answer
Is Aswan Private Tour: Philae Temple, High Dam & Obelisk worth booking?
Aswan Private Tour: Philae Temple, High Dam & Obelisk is a 4-hour experience in Aswan, Egypt, from $67 per person. It scores 67 out of 100 on the Outty Ranking, which we label “Solid Choice”, based on a 4.7/5 rating across 20 reviews. Cancellation is free up to 24 hours before the start time. Same-day spots are currently showing.
- Outty Ranking
- 67 / 100
- Rating
- 4.7/5 (20)
- Duration
- 4 hours
- From
- $67 per person
Discover the highlights of Aswan on this private half-day tour led by a knowledgeable Egyptologist guide. Begin with a visit to the impressive Aswan High Dam, a remarkable feat of modern engineering that transformed Egypt's economy. Continue to the Unfinished Obelisk, where you'll uncover the fascinating techniques used by the ancient Egyptians to carve massive stone monuments. Finally, enjoy a scenic motorboat ride across the Nile to the beautiful Philae Temple, dedicated to the goddess Isis and renowned for its stunning island setting and remarkable history. With private transportation, hotel or Nile Cruise pickup and drop-off, and a personalized itinerary, you'll enjoy the flexibility to explore at your own pace while gaining deeper insights into Aswan's rich heritage. Perfect for first-time visitors and history lovers, this unforgettable experience showcases the city's most iconic attractions in just a few hours. Book now and make the most of your time in Aswan!
What you get
About this experience
Discover the highlights of Aswan on this private half-day tour led by a knowledgeable Egyptologist guide. Begin with a visit to the impressive Aswan High Dam, a remarkable feat of modern engineering that transformed Egypt's economy. Continue to the Unfinished Obelisk, where you'll uncover the fascinating techniques used by the ancient Egyptians to carve massive stone monuments. Finally, enjoy a scenic motorboat ride across the Nile to the beautiful Philae Temple, dedicated to the goddess Isis and renowned for its stunning island setting and remarkable history. With private transportation, hotel or Nile Cruise pickup and drop-off, and a personalized itinerary, you'll enjoy the flexibility to explore at your own pace while gaining deeper insights into Aswan's rich heritage. Perfect for first-time visitors and history lovers, this unforgettable experience showcases the city's most iconic attractions in just a few hours. Book now and make the most of your time in Aswan!
What's included
Included
- Entrance fees to all the mentioned sites
- All taxes & service charge
- Bottled water during the tour
- Round-Trip Motorboat ride to Philae Temple
- Private English-speaking Egyptologist guide
- Pick up services from your hotel in Aswan and return
- All transfers by a private air-conditioned vehicle
Not included
- Any extras not mentioned in the itinerary
- Gratuities
What you'll see and do
Aswan
Your guide will meet you at your hotel or Nile cruise on Corniche Street in Aswan. After a warm welcome, you'll begin a comfortable, air-conditioned drive to start your tour.
Pass by without stopping
Unfinished Obelisk
Start your Aswan tour through transferring to visit the unfinished obelisk, commissioned by Queen Hatshepsut, the female pharaoh (1490–1468 BC). The unfinished obelisk gives an excellent idea about the mason work techniques in ancient Egypt. If finished it would have been the largest and heaviest obelisk ever attempted, measuring around 42 metres and weighing nearly 1,200 tons.
45 minutes here · Admission included
Philae Timple
Travel by motorboat across the Nile to the beautiful Philae Temple, one of Egypt's most enchanting ancient sites. Learn how this magnificent temple complex was carefully dismantled and relocated to Agilkia Island by UNESCO to protect it from the rising waters of Lake Nasser after the construction of the Aswan High Dam. Accompanied by your expert Egyptologist guide, explore the island's remarkable monuments, including the majestic Temple of Isis, dedicated to the goddess of love and magic, the elegant Kiosk of Trajan, and the charming Temple of Hathor, known for its beautifully carved reliefs and musical symbolism. Admire the impressive columns, towering gateways, detailed hieroglyphics, and breathtaking riverside setting while discovering the fascinating myths and history behind this sacred sanctuary. After your guided tour, enjoy some free time to stroll around the island, take memorable photos, or simply relax and soak in the peaceful atmosphere before returning by motorboat.
90 minutes here · Admission included
Aswan High Dam
Visit the impressive Aswan High Dam, one of Egypt's greatest modern engineering achievements and a symbol of the country's development. Standing atop the dam, you'll enjoy panoramic views of the vast Lake Nasser on one side and the mighty Nile River on the other. Your guide will explain how the dam was constructed between 1960 and 1970 to control the annual Nile floods, provide irrigation for millions of acres of farmland, and generate hydroelectric power for Egypt. Take in the incredible scale of this monumental structure, capture memorable photos from the viewing area, and learn about its significant impact on Egypt's economy and daily life. After your visit, relax as you are comfortably transferred back to your hotel in Aswan.
30 minutes here · Admission included
Where it starts and ends
Hotel pickup
Pickup is included for all travelers.
Options you can book
Car & Egyptologist Guide
Optional: Entry fees to historical sites Non-English speaking tour guide (optional) Pick-up & drop-off outside Aswan city (optional) Private Tour Duration: 4 hours Bottled water Vehicle: Limousine, Minivan, Van, Coaster car Included: English speaking Egyptologist tour guide Motor Boat ride to philae temple Pick up & drop off from Aswan City side Pickup included
Premium Private Guided Tour
Additional Price: Non-English speaking tour guide (optional) Pick-up & drop-off outside Aswan city (Airport, Gharb Soheil, New Aswan, etc. Private Tour Duration: 4 hours Bottled Water Vehicle: Limousine, Minivan, Van, Coaster car Included: Entry fees to historical sites English speaking Egyptologist tour guide Motor Boat ride to Phiale temple Island Pickup included
Before you book
- Cancellation
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- Languages
- ar, de, en, it, fr, es
- Ticket
- Mobile Only
- Runs on
- Every day
- Group size
- Up to 15 travelers per booking
- Operated by
- Nile Holiday
Know before you go
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Additional supplement applies to guided services provided in languages other than English.
- Airport, Gharb Soheil, New Aswan pickup and/or drop-off are available at an additional cost.
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What travelers are saying
Outty’s summary of the themes that recur across 20 traveler reviews. Written by us, not quoted from reviewers.
The guide
10 mentionsTravelers single out the guide as the reason the experience works.
Knowledge and storytelling
7 mentionsReviewers describe the commentary as informative rather than scripted.
Small groups
3 mentionsThe group size is repeatedly described as intimate rather than packed.
Value for money
2 mentionsTravelers feel they got more than they paid for.
Organization
2 mentionsPickup, timing, and logistics are described as running smoothly.
Traveler reviews
20 verified traveler reviews for Aswan Private Tour: Philae Temple, High Dam & Obelisk. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
Well worth the money
Excellent tour of the main attractions of Aswan,obelisk,Dam and Temple. Zach was an amazing guide for us, very passionate and knowledgeable His communication before the trip was good. Pick up and drop off back at Ship. Amazing value for money
via Viator
Wonderful exploration of...
Wonderful exploration of Aswan major sites. Our guide Zak was the best guide we’ve had on our Egypt trip so far. Extremely knowledgeable, excellent English (he was concerned about this but his language skills were great). He pointed out all the details we would have missed on our own. Transit and other details of the tour were as expected.
via Viator
Amazing Afternoon!! Must do in Aswan!!!
What can I say Zac was one of the best guides we have had in our entire trip thus far. His education, passion and enthusiasm were just incredible and made the entire visit so incredibly memorable! We also appreciated that he asked us if we were interested in shopping as opposed to just taking us to a shop. He was amazing and if you book this tour, you must ask for Zac! He was the best !!!
via Viator
Great tour. Knowledgeable...
Great tour. Knowledgeable and friendly guide. Would definitely recommend this private tour. Would make sure to request a boat with life jackets onboard though. Ours didn’t have any visible, which was a little concerning.
via Viator
The best! with Saleh
This was a wonderful experience! It was organized and well thought out but also tailored the time line to our needs so that we could take time at the temple sights that we connected to the most. We added on Abu Simbel and it was fabulous. We were safe and extremely well taken care of by everyone. Some of my family members have lower mobility and they made sure to help and prepare golf carts or walk aids when available. Most outstanding was our tour guide Saleh. Just so warm, full of joy and energy, knowledgeable! He listened to our needs and was very respectful and went out of his way to treat us well!!!
via Tripadvisor
Good to know
- Duration
- 4 hours
- Free cancellation
- Up to 24h before
- Minimum age to book
- All ages
- Availability
- Bookable today
- Runs on
- Every day
- Price range
- $67 to $167
- Hotel pickup
- Included for all travelers
- Booked in 30 days
- 7
- Verdict
- Solid Choice
Who runs this experience
Operated by Nile Holiday, who run 15 experiences we rank across 2 cities, with an average Outty Ranking of 53.9.
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Aswan Private Tour: Philae Temple, High Dam & Obelisk: questions travelers ask
Practical detail on this experience, plus the wider planning questions for Aswan.
How much does Aswan Private Tour: Philae Temple, High Dam & Obelisk cost?
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Prices start at $67 per person. The final price depends on the date, the time slot and the number of travelers, and peak weekends in Aswan usually price higher than midweek mornings. Live pricing and remaining availability are confirmed on the booking screen before you pay.
How long does Aswan Private Tour: Philae Temple, High Dam & Obelisk take?
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Plan for about 4 hours from start to finish, not counting travel to the meeting point. Most travelers leave another 30 minutes on either side so the rest of the day in Aswan is not rushed.
Is Aswan Private Tour: Philae Temple, High Dam & Obelisk worth it?
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It holds an Outty Ranking of 67 out of 100, which we label "Solid Choice". That score blends traveler sentiment (4.7/5 across 20 reviews), the depth of that review evidence, recent booking momentum, value for money against comparable last minute in Aswan, and how flexible the cancellation terms are.
Can I cancel or reschedule Aswan Private Tour: Philae Temple, High Dam & Obelisk?
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Yes. Cancel free up to 24 hours before the start time for a full refund. Inside that window the booking is non-refundable, and no-shows are not refunded.
Is Aswan Private Tour: Philae Temple, High Dam & Obelisk suitable for kids and families?
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Yes, all ages are welcome. Families should still weigh the 4-hour running time, and strollers are easier on the earlier, quieter departures.
How far in advance should I book Aswan Private Tour: Philae Temple, High Dam & Obelisk?
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Around 7 people booked this in the last 30 days, so popular slots go early. Two to three weeks ahead is comfortable in shoulder season, while summer weekends and holidays in Aswan can sell out a month out. Same-day spots do open up when other travelers cancel, so it is worth checking if you are already in town.
What should I bring or wear?
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Bring photo ID, your booking confirmation on your phone, a refillable water bottle and comfortable shoes. Dress for the weather in Aswan and add a light layer if any part of the 4-hour experience runs outdoors or after sunset.
Where does Aswan Private Tour: Philae Temple, High Dam & Obelisk start and how do I get there?
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The exact meeting point and directions are on your voucher once you book, and they sit in central Aswan within reach of public transport. Arrive 15 minutes early: late arrivals are treated as no-shows by most operators.
What are the best things to do in Aswan?
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On Outty we rank every Aswan experience on the same 0 to 100 scale, and alongside this one the highest scorers right now include 3 or 2 or 1 Nights Mighty Nile Felucca Adventure, 4-Day 3-Night Nile Cruise from Aswan to Luxor - Private Tour, 4-Day 3-Night Nile Cruise from Aswan to Luxor&Abu Simbel+Balloon. The city page groups everything into most popular, highest reviewed, last minute and family-friendly so you can build a day around what actually delivers.
When is the best time to visit Aswan?
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Booking patterns follow the same curve: prices and queues climb in peak weeks, while shoulder season gives you better availability on the top-ranked experiences and more room to change plans.
How many days do you need in Aswan?
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Three full days covers the headline sights without sprinting. A workable rhythm is one anchor experience each morning, such as this one, an unhurried afternoon in a single neighborhood, then a food or nightlife booking in the evening. Five days lets you add a day trip outside the city.
Do I book through Outty or through the operator?
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Outty ranks and explains the experiences, then hands you to Viator to complete the booking with the operator directly. The price is the same as booking on Viator yourself, and Outty earns an affiliate commission on the referral, which is how the rankings stay free to read.
What is included in Aswan Private Tour: Philae Temple, High Dam & Obelisk?
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Included: Entrance fees to all the mentioned sites; All taxes & service charge; Bottled water during the tour; Round-Trip Motorboat ride to Philae Temple; and Private English-speaking Egyptologist guide. Not included: Any extras not mentioned in the itinerary; and Gratuities. Always check the voucher for the final list before you travel.
Does Aswan Private Tour: Philae Temple, High Dam & Obelisk include hotel pickup?
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Yes, pickup is offered for every traveler from 85 listed pickup locations in and around Aswan. You can also enter a custom pickup address when booking.
What languages is Aswan Private Tour: Philae Temple, High Dam & Obelisk offered in?
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It is offered in Arabic, German, English, Italian, French and Spanish. Pick your language when choosing a date and time, as not every departure runs in every language.
Will I get instant confirmation and a mobile ticket for Aswan Private Tour: Philae Temple, High Dam & Obelisk?
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Confirmation is sent by the operator after booking, usually within 48 hours; if it is not confirmed you are not charged. Mobile tickets are accepted, so you can show the voucher on your phone.
What happens to Aswan Private Tour: Philae Temple, High Dam & Obelisk if the weather is bad?
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It generally runs rain or shine, so dress for the forecast in Aswan. Standard cancellation terms apply: free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start.
What do travelers say about Aswan Private Tour: Philae Temple, High Dam & Obelisk?
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Across 20 reviews averaging 4.7 out of 5, recurring themes include the guide, knowledge and storytelling, small groups. Travelers single out the guide as the reason the experience works.
What booking options are available for Aswan Private Tour: Philae Temple, High Dam & Obelisk?
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There are 2 options to choose from, including Car & Egyptologist Guide, Premium Private Guided Tour. Prices and start times differ by option, so compare them on the booking screen.
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