Philae Temple High Dam and Unfinished Obelisk Tour

Overview

Aswan sightseeing tour with Philae Temple

Discover the highlights of Aswan on a private Philae Temple High Dam and Unfinished Obelisk Tour with Rich Holidays. This journey brings together three very different landmarks, offering a look at both ancient Egyptian craftsmanship and the modern history of the city.

As part of this Aswan day tour, visit the High Dam before continuing to Philae Temple on Agilkia Island, where the sanctuary dedicated to Isis and Hathor was relocated to protect it from the rising waters. You’ll then explore the Unfinished Obelisk and learn how ancient stonemasons worked with massive blocks of granite. Finish the Philae Temple tour from Aswan with lunch at a local Egyptian restaurant before returning to your hotel.

Itinerary

  1. Day 1 Philae Temple, High Dam and Unfinished Obelisk

    Your day start with a private transfer from your hotel to the Aswan High Dam, one of the city most significant modern landmarks. As part of this Philae Temple tour from Aswan, your guide will explain the importance of the dam and how its construction changed the landscape around the Nile.

    From there continue to Philae Temple and travel to Agilkia Island to explore the beautifully preserved temple complex. This Aswan High Dam and Philae Temple tour includes time to discover the sanctuary dedicated mainly to the goddess Isis, along with other ancient Egyptian deities such as Hathor.

    Next, visit the Unfinished Obelisk, where you can see the traces left by ancient workers and learn about the techniques used to carve large granite monuments. Together these sites make this an ideal Unfinished Obelisk and Philae Temple tour for exploring Aswan’s ancient and modern landmarks.

    After visiting the three sites, enjoy lunch at a local Egyptian restaurant before your private transfer back to your hotel.

    Meals: Lunch

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Include / Exclude

Include

  • Private and personalized sightseeing excursions
  • Private English-speaking Egyptologist licensed tour guide during your tour
  • Lunch Meal as indicated in the above itinerary.
  • Free bottle of water during your sightseeing tour
  • All transfers as per the above-mentioned itinerary
  • Service charges and taxes

Exclude

  • Entrance fees to the mentioned site(s)
  • Drinks, tipping (recommended) and any extras not mentioned above
     

Children Policy

  • Children under 6 years old: Free of charge
  • 6 to 11.99: 50 % of adult price
  • 12 + full adult price

What to bring / Notes

What to bring

  • Comfortable shoes
  • Hats, sun cream, sun glasses
  • Camera
  • Passport valid for 6 months

Notes

  • NB: In case your pickup hotel is located on the west bank, there shall be supplement of $ 10 per person would apply.

Prices

Prices per person based on
Group sizePrice per person
1 Person $113
2 Person $77
3 Person $66
4 Person $56
5 Person $49
6 Person $44
7 Person $41
8 Person $38
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| A great day with perfect team

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A perfect day!!! Everything was very well organized. A shuttle service to the hotel ensured all transfers. The team was fantastic. Our French-speaking guide, Marianne, was with us all day, teaching us so much about Egypt. Thank you to Samir and Moh, our personal photographer throughout the day. A huge thank you to you all. I recommend it 100% without hesitation.

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| Fantastic Experience!

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| Wonderful, stress free trip

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This was my wife and my second trip to Egypt, organized by Samir. We arranged this trip to celebrate our 40th wedding anniversary. We wanted to share the wonders of Egypt with our 2 daughters and their partners. We were 6 in our group. What an amazing trip. Well organized, fantastic guides and drivers. Best part of the trip - not to be worried about anything. Samir has an amazing team - Michael who planned our trip in detail, our guides, Moh (Cairo) and Remon (Luxor to Abu Simbal) and our wonderful driver, Moh Farouk. They made every wish come true. Moh and Remon (our guides) are super knowledgeable and passionate about client care. My rating for the trip is 10/10.

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Samir & Moh completely blew us away! From start to finish, the entire experience was flawless. Moh’s knowledge of the history and sites was incredible, but what truly set this tour apart was his photography skills & immaculate lo completely blew us away! From start to finish, the entire experience was flawless. Our guide’s knowledge of the history and sites was incredible, but what truly set this tour apart was the immaculate logistics. He managed to navigate us around the city during low-traffic windows, meaning we never had to waste time waiting in long lines. Beyond his expertise, his kindness and flexibility were unmatched. We originally booked for a group of 5 to 6 people, but due to the price, the others backed out, leaving just two of us. He was incredibly accommodating with the changes, and never made us feel like a burden. Honestly, he is worth every single penny and definitely not expensive for the quality and amount of things we were able to fit in given such a short trip. We spent about 3-4 hours at each site- never rushed and really enjoyed getting to know Moh. If you want a stress-free, deeply informative, and personalized tour, I cannot recommend them highly enough! We are already planning our trip back to finish the rest of the sites.

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| Outstanding tour by Mohamed

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We had such an incredible tour with Mohamed. His knowledge at all the sites was invaluable and we learnt so much. If you plan to visit the pyramids you are wasting your time doing so without a tour guide like Mohamed. He and his driver always picked us up on time, he was informative (without overloading us with too much history or assuming any prior knowledge of Ancient Egypt). His local knowledge meant we always had a cold drink of bottled water and had some delicious lunches. Our tour also included a visit to the Citadel and Old Cairo (Coptic Cairo) and they were certainly a must do in your tour with Mohamed. I will definitely be recommending him to friends and family.

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| Exceptional Service and Seamless Experience in Egypt!

Jul 2026

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We recently booked a family tour, and they made our entire trip smooth, enjoyable, and completely stress-free. Traveling with both a senior and a young child can often present logistical challenges, but the team handled everything with incredible care, making the whole experience nice and easy for everyone in our group. Our itinerary included visits to the Pyramids, two fascinating museums, and the vibrant local market—and every single stop went exceptionally well. The guide’s depth of knowledge about Egypt's rich history was truly impressive, bringing every site to life with detailed explanations while keeping the tour engaging for the whole family. Communication with the company throughout the entire process was efficient, prompt, and clear. If you are looking for a reliable, highly knowledgeable, and accommodating tour operator in Egypt.

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Mary G

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| Highly recommend 👌

Jul 2026

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Everything was beyond amazing. Punctual pickup, great and clean bus, professional guide and overall wonderful experience!

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Chlooerr R

Chlooerr R

| A must-visit

Jun 2026

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We were able to see everything we wanted. Our French-speaking guide, Mariane, provided us with many clear and interesting pieces of information. We left with stunning photos and beautiful memories. We recommend this excursion without hesitation!

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Cedric D

Cedric D

| A great day with perfect team

Jun 2026

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A perfect day!!! Everything was very well organized. A shuttle service to the hotel ensured all transfers. The team was fantastic. Our French-speaking guide, Marianne, was with us all day, teaching us so much about Egypt. Thank you to Samir and Moh, our personal photographer throughout the day. A huge thank you to you all. I recommend it 100% without hesitation.

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Aenaos a

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| Wonderful experience 10/10

Jul 2026

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We had a wonderful tour of the Pyramids, the Grand Egyptian Museum and the old Cairo. Everything was well organized, our guide Abraam was knowledgeable and friendly, and the whole experience was enjoyable from start to finish. I highly recommend them!

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Spiros K

Spiros K

| Fantastic Experience!

Jul 2026

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Fantastic experience! The guide, Abraham, and the director of the tour guide company, Samir, were super friendly, knowledgeable and professional! They were interested in our group having fun and getting to see all the interesting sights! We felt safe throughout the whole tour. Highly recommended!

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Carel S

Carel S

| Wonderful, stress free trip

Nov 2026

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This was my wife and my second trip to Egypt, organized by Samir. We arranged this trip to celebrate our 40th wedding anniversary. We wanted to share the wonders of Egypt with our 2 daughters and their partners. We were 6 in our group. What an amazing trip. Well organized, fantastic guides and drivers. Best part of the trip - not to be worried about anything. Samir has an amazing team - Michael who planned our trip in detail, our guides, Moh (Cairo) and Remon (Luxor to Abu Simbal) and our wonderful driver, Moh Farouk. They made every wish come true. Moh and Remon (our guides) are super knowledgeable and passionate about client care. My rating for the trip is 10/10.

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| An Unforgettable Day Exploring Egypt’s Treasures with Mohammed

Nov 2026

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Mohammed was fantastic! He was incredibly knowledgeable, engaging, and professional, making the entire day feel focused, meaningful, and special. From start to finish, the experience was seamless. He also went above and beyond by taking all of my photos when I was feeling a little low, and they turned out fabulous! His thoughtfulness and attention to detail made the experience even more memorable. I would absolutely book with him again and highly recommend him!

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Kinjal Patel

Kinjal Patel

| 10/10, Knowledge, logistics, photography & flexibility.

Oct 2026

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Samir & Moh completely blew us away! From start to finish, the entire experience was flawless. Moh’s knowledge of the history and sites was incredible, but what truly set this tour apart was his photography skills & immaculate lo completely blew us away! From start to finish, the entire experience was flawless. Our guide’s knowledge of the history and sites was incredible, but what truly set this tour apart was the immaculate logistics. He managed to navigate us around the city during low-traffic windows, meaning we never had to waste time waiting in long lines. Beyond his expertise, his kindness and flexibility were unmatched. We originally booked for a group of 5 to 6 people, but due to the price, the others backed out, leaving just two of us. He was incredibly accommodating with the changes, and never made us feel like a burden. Honestly, he is worth every single penny and definitely not expensive for the quality and amount of things we were able to fit in given such a short trip. We spent about 3-4 hours at each site- never rushed and really enjoyed getting to know Moh. If you want a stress-free, deeply informative, and personalized tour, I cannot recommend them highly enough! We are already planning our trip back to finish the rest of the sites.

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Fionnuala T

Fionnuala T

| The best guide ever ! Clean car nice calm driver

Oct 2026

Trustindex Trustindex Trustindex Trustindex Trustindex Trustindex

From start to finish Peter the driver and mo h my guide where omazin kind knowledgeable and punctual top class information could not do enough i used them 3x as a solo female felt safe and cared for and fully emerged into Egyptian culture 10/10 for knowledge and experience u made my holy bobs !

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Curious

Curious

| An unforgettable family experience in Egypt

Jul 2026

Trustindex Trustindex Trustindex Trustindex Trustindex Trustindex

We traveled as a family from Tanzania and had an extraordinary experience in Egypt thanks to Samir. From the first contact he was very attentive, answered all our questions, and organized a perfect itinerary to make the most of every day. We visited the Grand Egyptian Museum, the Giza Pyramids, the Sphinx, the National Museum of Egyptian Civilization, the Coptic Quarter, Khan El Khalili, and enjoyed a wonderful dinner cruise on the Nile. Everything was perfectly organized, with excellent guides, comfortable transportation, and always on time. In addition, Samir also coordinated our transfers in Hurghada and made sure that everything went well during the rest of the trip. He even helped us with recommendations and transportation to go to shopping malls, which made everything much easier and more comfortable for us. What we highlight the most is his professionalism, honesty, excellent communication, and willingness to help at all times. He always made us feel calm and well taken care of, and thanks to him we were able to enjoy Egypt without worrying about the logistics. Without a doubt, we recommend Samir to anyone who wants to discover Egypt. Thank you for helping us create unforgettable memories for our family. We hope to return someday!

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Kalia M

Kalia M

| Second trip... Can't wait for the next

Aug 2026

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This was my second trip to Egypt. My first visit was with a group of seven, but this time I traveled solo. Both experiences were exceptional, and I already know I’ll be returning. Whenever I come back to Egypt, I’ll be booking with Samir and requesting Mohammed as my guide.

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Hayley N

Hayley N

| History bought to life in an unforgettable day

Sep 2026

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A very professional company, with great communication and pre-tour advice. Our driver was skilled and very polite. Mohammad the guide was incredibly knowledgeable and ensured we had a great experience without any hassles. I would not hesitate to use the company again.

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pietro p

pietro p

| Drive Cairo-Dahab

Aug 2026

Trustindex Trustindex Trustindex Trustindex Trustindex Trustindex

Got a car from Cairo to Dahab two ways. The operator I was talking to was extremely kind and very efficient. We were given as a driver Peter who is an extremely kind and good person they drive was six hours but with him seemed like almost a two hour drive everything went smoothly and I can’t stress enough. How efficient kind and professional all of them were. Pricing was also very well priced considering the enormous drive I highly recommend Peter.

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Meredith S

Meredith S

| Fantastic tour of the pyramids and GEM

Sep 2026

Trustindex Trustindex Trustindex Trustindex Trustindex Trustindex

It was fantastic. The guide was very thoughtful, knowledgeable and passionate about sharing the history of ancient Egypt. Everything went smoothly from the booking to the pick up abd the whole day overall. Very highly recommended.

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Eman E

Eman E

| Marsa alam and south of the red sea trip

Sep 2026

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I had the most wonderful experience with this travel company. I wanted to do a solo trip and explore the southern part of the red sea. I wanted it to be an adventure and incorporate diving into it. Ayman from the company listened to all he goals of my trip and helped me with all the logistics. He planned my trip to Marsa alam, marsa shagara, porto ghalib, wadi el gemal, al quseir, ras hankurab, el qulaan tonsee the mangrove trees. Everything went perfectly well. I couldnt be happier.

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Prof Vik K

Prof Vik K

| Perfect Cairo Experience

Sep 2026

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Really looked after during the whole trip. Perfect on time pick ups and amazing guide who really explained the different parts of the museum as well as the sights. Very special. I really highly recommend the whole team who looked after me!

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Ken F

Ken F

| My first visit to Giza

Oct 2026

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On my first day in Egypt, I was collected from my hotel and spent an amazing time visiting the pyramids of Giza with Samir and a very knowledgeable specialist guide. It was an awesome experience, the guide (Rad) was informative and friendly. Samir kindly dropped me off afterwards to my hotel in Cairo. Thank you Samir of Mr Egypt Only tours

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Dalila A

Dalila A

| Pyramids and Muséum

Jun 2026

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Very good expérience, the guide Marianne was a treasure of knowledge and kindness, very good organisation overall. Would totally reccomend.

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Benjamin S

Benjamin S

| Pyramids and museum in Cairo.

Jun 2026

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Great day at the Pyramids of Giza and the Grand Museum of Cairo. Perfect organization. I can only recommend it.

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Myriam B

Myriam B

| Magnificent 🤩

Jun 2026

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Great day, we visited the main monuments with all the explanations.

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Sarah C

Sarah C

| Outstanding tour by Mohamed

August 21, 2025

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We had such an incredible tour with Mohamed. His knowledge at all the sites was invaluable and we learnt so much. If you plan to visit the pyramids you are wasting your time doing so without a tour guide like Mohamed. He and his driver always picked us up on time, he was informative (without overloading us with too much history or assuming any prior knowledge of Ancient Egypt). His local knowledge meant we always had a cold drink of bottled water and had some delicious lunches. Our tour also included a visit to the Citadel and Old Cairo (Coptic Cairo) and they were certainly a must do in your tour with Mohamed. I will definitely be recommending him to friends and family.

Frequently Asked Questions

Find answers to the most common questions about our Egypt tours, tour packages, Nile cruises, private tours, and travel services. Everything you need to plan your perfect trip to Egypt with confidence.

What places are included in the Philae Temple High Dam and Unfinished Obelisk Tour?

The tour includes visits to the Aswan High Dam, Philae Temple, and the Unfinished Obelisk.

Why was Philae Temple moved to Agilkia Island?

Philae Temple was relocated to Agilkia Island to protect its monuments from the rising waters caused by the construction of the Aswan High Dam.

What can I see at the Unfinished Obelisk?

You can see the massive granite obelisk still attached to the bedrock, along with marks that show how ancient workers carved and shaped stone.

 

Is this tour suitable for first-time visitors to Aswan?

Yes. The tour combines three major landmarks and provides a convenient way to explore some of Aswan’s most notable ancient and modern attractions in one day.

How long does the Aswan sightseeing tour take?

The tour is arranged as a full-day experience, giving you enough time to visit the three main attractions without rushing through the sightseeing.

Can I see ancient stone-cutting techniques at the Unfinished Obelisk?

Yes. The site preserves an unfinished granite obelisk along with visible marks showing how ancient craftsmen worked the stone.

 

Does the tour include transportation between the attractions?

Yes. Private transportation is provided for the tour, with the necessary boat transfer to reach Philae Temple on Agilkia Island.

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