High Dam, Unfinished Obelisk & Philae Temple

Description

A comprehensive visit to three of Aswan’s major sites:

Temple of Philae

Set on an island in the Nile and often described as the Jewel of the Nile, Philae is one of the most beautiful temples from the Greco-Roman period.

Access to the island is made by bus and then by motorboat.

The Unfinished Obelisk

A fascinating example of ancient stone-cutting techniques.

Aswan High Dam

A modern engineering marvel that changed the course of Egypt’s history.