Aswan Day Trips from Marsa Alam

From $100

/ Person

Duration

1 Day

Min PAX

About This Tour

Your trip begins early with a comfortable hotel pickup and a scenic 4-hour drive to Aswan in an air-conditioned vehicle. Start your exploration at the impressive High Dam, Egypt’s “Fourth Pyramid,” which controls the Nile and created the vast Lake Nasser. Next, visit the Unfinished Obelisk, the largest known obelisk still in its original granite quarry, showcasing ancient Egyptian stone-carving mastery. Then, explore the beautiful Philae Temple, dedicated to the goddess Isis, relocated to Agilkia Island to save it from flooding. This historic site reflects layers of Pharaonic, Greek, Roman, and Byzantine influences. Afterward, enjoy a delicious lunch at a local restaurant before transferring to your hotel in Aswan, concluding your memorable day. Book now for a remarkable journey through Aswan’s wonders!

Trip Highlights

Early morning pickup from your hotel in an air-conditioned vehicle.
Scenic 370 km, approximately 4-hour drive to Aswan.
Visit the High Dam, known as Egypt’s “Fourth Pyramid.”
Explore the Unfinished Obelisk in its original granite quarry.
Tour Philae Temple, dedicated to goddess Isis with rich historical layers.
Learn about the temple’s relocation during UNESCO’s Nubia campaign.
Enjoy a delicious lunch at a local Aswan restaurant.
Transfer to your hotel in Aswan to conclude the tour.
A day filled with history, engineering marvels, and ancient architecture.

Includes

Pick up services from hotel & return
All Transfers by a private A/C Vehicles.
Entrance fees to all sites as indicated on the itinerary.
Private Egyptologist guide (language you selected ).
Lunch at local restaurant in Aswan
Bottled water during the visits.
All service charges and taxes.

Excludes

Tips for guide, driver, and hotel staff
Personal expenses and optional evening activities
Any items not mentioned in the itinerary

Itinerary

Your trip begins early in the morning when World Travel Path representative picks you up from your hotel. Travel comfortably in an air-conditioned vehicle on a scenic drive to Aswan. The journey covers approximately 370 kilometers and takes approximately 4 hours.

Begin your exploration in Aswan with a visit to the High Dam, often referred to as Egypt’s “Fourth Pyramid.” This massive rock-filled dam, built on the border between Egypt and Sudan, was constructed between 1960 and 1968 and officially opened in 1971 under President Gamal Abdel Nasser. The dam harnesses the Nile River to create the vast Lake Nasser, the lifeblood of Egypt’s agriculture and energy.

Continue your journey to the Unfinished Obelisk, the largest known monumental obelisk, located in its original granite quarry. This magnificent monument offers a glimpse into the exquisite stone-carving techniques of ancient Egypt.

Next, visit the captivating Philae Temple, dedicated to the goddess Isis. This sacred complex, located 12 kilometers south of Aswan, was a major center of worship from the Pharaonic, Greek, Roman, and Byzantine eras.

Each era left its own mark on the site. After being saved from submersion during UNESCO’s Nubia campaign, the temple was carefully relocated from its original location on Philae Island to the nearby island of Agilkia. Today, it continues to fascinate visitors with its magnificent architecture and the legendary love story of Isis and Osiris.

Enjoy a delicious lunch at one of Aswan’s local restaurants. Afterwards, you will be transferred to your hotel in Aswan, concluding your enriching tour.