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Aswan
Tour to Philae Temple, High Dam, and the Unfinished Obelisk
1 Day trip days
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A journey to Philae Temple, High Dam, and the Unfinished Obelisk takes you on a voyage through the rich history of ancient and modern Egypt, allowing you to explore the most splendid archaeological wonders and tourist attractions along the banks of the Nile River. The tour to Philae Temple, High Dam, and the Unfinished Obelisk is an unforgettable experience, where the natural beauty and cultural heritage of Egypt come together in one place.
Enjoy the best Aswan Sightseeing Tours through our daily tour to Philae Temple, High Dam, and the Unfinished Obelisk, which is one of the best tours in Aswan that consists of most of the highlights of Aswan, We will take you to explore the great Aswan High Dam, an engineering marvel and one of the most important projects in the modern history of Egypt.
Enjoy a enchanting journey that includes a visit to the ancient philae temple, the magnificent High Dam, and the unfinished historical obelisk.
High Dam and Unfinished Obelisk
The High Dam is considered the 2nd biggest dam in the world after the one in China, the granite quarries are your next stop to see the Unfinished Obelisk and learn more about how ancient Egyptians used to cut and transport huge stone pillars, obelisks, and stone blocks to be used in their sacred temples in Luxor and Aswan and in building the gigantic pyramids of Giza which endured throughout thousands of years almost intact, and Philae temple, dedicated to goddess isis and the famous myth which took place between her and her husband God Osiris and his evil brother Seth.
Highlights
Philae Temple,
High Dam
the Unfinished Obelisk
Included
Entry Fees
Tour Guide
Lunch At A Local Restaurant
All Taxes And Services
Transfers By A/C Vehicle Newest Model
Excluded
Personal Items
Tipping
Any Extra Options
International And Domestic Flight
Any Extra Items
Itinerary
Our guide will pick up you from any hotel in Aswan to begin an enjoyable tour to Philae Temple from Aswan. The tour will start as soon as you visit the high dam which is considered an engineering wonder built during the 1960s and resulted in the largest artificial lake in the world behind, the dam was created to secure Egypt from the devastation that the Nile flood used to cause on annual basis, and also from the severe droughts the country used to suffer and at the same time, was useful to manage the flooding water throughout the year. At the time of its construction, the High Dam was responsible for around 50 % of the electricity production in Egypt, providing electricity to most of Egypt’s villages for the first time.
Then you will be transferred to the granite quarries in Aswan which provided the ancient Egyptians with such an enduring substance needed for building their statues, buildings, and most importantly their obelisks, in the quarry, you will see the Unfinished Obelisk laid, this incomplete artifact shows the progress of carving an Obelisk and release it from the mountain in ancient Egypt. this Obelisk was most apparently cut during the time of Queen hatshepsut, one of the most dominant female rulers in the ancient egyptain history.
We will take a break for a lunch and continue our tour to continue to visit the majestic Philae temple the Centre of the cult of Goddess Isis the chief deity of the island, the temple would have been completely submerged under the rising water if an international salvage campaign had not taken place to relocate the temple, you will reach the temple after an enjoyable boat ride to the island. Philae Temple rose to prominence during the potlemaic dynasty and was actually one of the last remaining places where the ancient Egyptian religion was practiced after the spreading of christianity in egypt.
Temple of goddess isis, has the Mammissi (birth house) of horus, son of Isis and osiris and the protector of kingship
Later you will be transferred back to your hotel.
Cancellation Policy
Cancellation Policy (Normal Days Tour)
· You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
o For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
o Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
o If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time
REFUNDS:
A refund will normally be made to the same card account and using the same method as the original payment.
No refunds are possible for No-Show
COMPLAINTS:
If you have a complaint while you are in Egypt. Please notify the company (New Vision Travel) immediately, as most problems can be solved on the spot, if you feel your problem has not solved please call the chairman of the company, but if you return home and still not satisfied you must e-mail us at info@newvision-travel.com
ACCEPTANCE OF THE AGREEMENT:
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Accommodation:
Unless otherwise stated, generally it is based on two persons sharing a room (twin sharing). Room for the single occupant is available with an additional of supplementary rate. Hotels and lodges are named as an indication/guide of category and rooms may be reserved at similar establishments. Published prices are based on tariff and other costs prevailing at the time of printing, and are subject to change without notice.
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