High Dam And Philae Temple Tour

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✓ Pick up service from your hotel in Aswan and return. ✓ Professional English-speaking tour guide. ✓ Entrance fees to the mentioned historical places. ✓ All transfers by a modern air-conditioned vehicle. ✓ Bottled water during your trip. ✓ All service charges & taxes.

               

➢ Any extras not mentioned in the program. ➢ Tipping

               

From May To Sep ➢ Per person in A double or triple room: 82$ ➢ Per person in Single Room: 117$ From OCT To April ➢ Per person in A double or triple room: 91$ ➢ Per person in Single Room: 130$ Kindly notice: ➢ Prices are quoted in US Dollars per person per trip ➢ These Prices are not valid during Christmas, and New Year holidays, there will be a price supplement. Children Policy (A Child Share Parents’ Room): ➢ Child pricing applies to children who share rooms with their parents (Max 2 Children in one Room) ➢ Under 2 years old: free of charge ➢ Under 6 years old: 25% of total tour cost for an adult individual ➢ Under 12 years old: 50% of total tour cost for an adult individual ➢ All children 12 or older are considered adults. ➢ If your tour package includes flights, an extra supplement for your child may apply.

               

➢ Payment/Booking Policy (excluding Peak period): We are offering a low-down payment of just 40% to secure your spaces on the tour including hotel room, cruise cabin, domestic flight ticket, and other travel-related services. The remaining balance can be paid up to two days prior to your arrival date or in cash upon arrival at the destination to your tour manager, therefore, your booking will be a risk-free investment. ➢ Monthly Installments: We offer you a new payment plan that allows you to pay your tours, Nile cruise, or other travel packages in monthly installments. You will pay an agreed upon amount every month, determined by the total cost of the tour booked to pay the deposit in 6 monthly installments leading up to your arrival. The balance will be paid upon your arrival in the destination in cash or by credit / debit cards or you can pay the full cost in monthly installments before your arrival in the destination. ➢ Cancellation Policy (Excluding Peak Period): Cancellation requests should be sent via email to provide the company with written confirmation that your reservation should be cancelled. In case you cancel or reschedule your trip, the following scale of charges will be applied: ● From the date of booking until 61 days before your arrival date, 10% of the entire tour price will be charged. Or reschedule it and choose another date without being charged anything. ● Between 60 and 31 days before your arrival date, 25% of the entire tour price will be charged. You still can reschedule it but with a charge of 15 % more, much better than cancellation and loosing 25%. ● Between 30 and 15 days before your arrival date, 35% of the entire tour price will be charged if you canceled or choosed to reschedule your trip. ● Between 14 and 1 day before your arrival date, 40% of the entire tour price will be charged if you canceled or choosed to reschedule it. Notice; This policy isn't valid for bookings of Christmas or New year packages. Additionally, airlines charge fees for both domestic and international flights which are subject to the airlines terms and conditions at the time of the booking. ➢ Cancellation for Christmas, New Year and Easter Vacation: In case you cancel your trip, the following scale of charges will be applied: ● From the date of booking until 61 days before your arrival date, 25% of the entire tour price will be charged. ● Between 60 and 31 days before your arrival date, 50% of the entire tour price will be charged. ● Between 30 and 15 days before your arrival date, 75% of the entire tour price will be charged. ● Between 14 and 1 day before your arrival date, 100% of the entire tour price will be charged. Additionally, airlines charge fees for both domestic and international flights which are subject to the airlines terms and conditions at the time of the booking. ➢ Refunds: ● A refund will normally be made to the same account and using the same method which was used for the original payment. No refunds are possible in the event of a no show for an existing reservation. ● Refunds will be done only through the original mode of payment. ➢ Accomodation: Unless otherwise stated, prices are based on two persons sharing a room (twin sharing). Rooms for single occupants are available with an additional supplementary rate. Hotels and lodges are named as an indication of quality and rooms may be reserved at an establishment of similar quality. Published prices are inclusive of tariffs and other costs at the time of printing and are subject to change without notice. ➢ Tipping: Tipping is customary for expressing one’s satisfaction with good services rendered to him by staff on duty with him. We advise you to tip as you are willing. This will be greatly appreciated by staff, but you are not obligated to do so.

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High Dam And Philae Temple Tour

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  1. Essential Aswan Full-Day Private

    Essential Aswan Full-Day Private This private, full-day excursion is an efficient itinerary designed to cover Aswan’s three key landmarks with expert-led guidance. The tour starts with a visit to the Aswan High Dam, a modern engineering marvel, to see the structure and enjoy panoramic views of the Nile and Lake Nasser. The journey then continues to Agilkia Island for an in-depth exploration of the Philae Temple (Temple of Isis), where the guide will detail its Ptolemaic architecture and dramatic relocation story. The tour concludes with a stop at the Unfinished Obelisk in the ancient granite quarries, offering insight into ancient Egyptian stone-carving techniques. Private transportation ensures maximum comfort and pace flexibility, and the tour is all-inclusive, with entrance fees covered.

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Aswan’s Essential Journey: High Dam and Philae Temple Private Tour Experience the harmonious blend of ancient majesty and modern ingenuity with our private tour focused on the High Dam and Philae Temple. This meticulously crafted full-day excursion is the best way to uncover Aswan’s most significant landmarks, taking you from a monumental 20th-century engineering feat to a stunningly preserved temple of the Ptolemaic era. You can easily secure your spot for this essential Aswan experience, along with other premium tours, directly through our trusted platform, Cruise Era. Our High Dam and Philae Temple tour offers an unparalleled deep dive into the region’s history, ensuring a comfortable and enlightening journey for every traveler.

Why This Exclusive Tour is the Best Choice

This private exploration is designed to maximize your time and cultural immersion. We blend historical storytelling with scenic beauty, guided by an expert who brings both the Pharaohs and the modern builders to life.

  • Expert-Led Exploration: An accredited Egyptologist guide transforms ancient stone and modern concrete into compelling narratives.
  • Efficient, Seamless Itinerary: Visit all three key Aswan sites—the High Dam, Philae Temple, and the Unfinished Obelisk—in one perfectly paced, private trip.
  • Breathtaking Scenery: Capture panoramic, stunning vistas of the Nile River and the vast expanse of Lake Nasser from the Dam’s crest.
  • Personalized Experience: Private transportation and the ability to customize the pace ensure maximum comfort and a truly personal discovery of the area.
  • Flexibility and Ease: Enjoy the convenience of instant booking and Free Cancellation when you reserve through Cruise Era.

Key Trip Details

Feature Details
Duration Full-Day (Approximate)
Confirmation Instant Confirmation
Voucher Mobile Voucher Accepted / E-Voucher
Cancellation Free Cancellation
Accessibility Accessible (Confirm Specific Needs Upon Booking)
Fees Entrance Fees Included
Languages English, Italian, French, Spanish, Arabic, German

What Makes the High Dam and Philae Temple Tour Special?

This tour is special because it connects two dramatically different eras of Egyptian achievement. Unlike large group excursions that rush you through, our private service allows you to linger where you are most captivated, ensuring you get the most out of visiting the High Dam and Philae Temple.

The Modern Marvel: Aswan High Dam

Your journey starts with a visit to the Aswan High Dam, a modern wonder built between 1960 and 1970. This colossal structure fundamentally changed Egypt’s relationship with the Nile. Your guide will explain the immense political and engineering challenges involved in its construction. From the top of the Dam, you’ll be rewarded with two equally stunning views: to the north, the historic, fertile Nile Valley; to the south, the massive, man-made Lake Nasser, one of the world’s largest artificial lakes. The sheer scale of the High Dam is a dramatic contrast to the ancient temples it helped preserve.

Ancient Sanctuary: Philae Temple

Next, you will be transported to the mesmerizing Philae Temple, which stands on Agilkia Island. Your expert guide will reveal the marvelous, heroic story of the temple’s relocation. Threatened by the rising waters of the Nile after the construction of the Aswan High Dam, this entire complex was painstakingly moved, stone by stone, to higher ground by a UNESCO-led effort. The temple, dedicated to the goddess Isis, is a masterpiece of Ptolemaic architecture. Exploring the majestic courtyards and intricate carvings of the Philae Temple is an absolutely essential experience for any history enthusiast visiting Aswan. You’ll truly appreciate the effort that saved this ancient treasure.

A Glimpse into Antiquity: The Unfinished Obelisk

The tour concludes with a visit to the Unfinished Obelisk located in the ancient granite quarries of Aswan. This stop offers a fascinating, raw look at ancient stone-carving techniques. Still attached to the bedrock, this colossal obelisk would have been the largest ever carved if completed. The guide will detail the tools and methods used by the ancient Egyptian artisans. It is a striking example of the sheer scale of ambition and the sophisticated, yet manual, engineering required to build Egypt’s most famous monuments—an insightful counterpoint to the High Dam and Philae Temple sites.

Essential Tourist Sites You Will Explore

This private tour includes an in-depth visit to three of Aswan’s most important landmarks:

  • The High Dam: A symbol of modern Egypt, offering crucial insights into water management and stunning panoramic views.
  • Philae Temple (Temple of Isis): A perfectly preserved sanctuary known for its mythological connection to Isis and its incredible history of relocation.
  • The Unfinished Obelisk: The site that reveals the quarrying and carving secrets of the massive stone monuments you see across Egypt.

Ready to uncover the ancient and modern marvels of Aswan in comfort and style? Book your private High Dam and Philae Temple tour with Cruise Era today and let us handle every detail of this unforgettable journey.

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