Philae Temple & High Dam Half-Day Tour
An island temple to Isis, and the dam that reshaped Egypt
About this activity
Half-day tour to the Aswan High Dam and the island Temple of Philae, dedicated to the goddess Isis, reached by a short motorboat ride.
Full description
Your guide first takes you to a viewpoint over the Aswan High Dam to explain its role in controlling the Nile's floods, before a short motorboat ride out to Agilkia Island for a guided walk through the Temple of Philae's columned halls and reliefs.
What's included
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Professional guide
- Motorboat transfer to Philae island
Not included
- Philae Temple entry ticket
- Gratuities
About this activity
Highlights
- ✓Visit the Aswan High Dam, one of Egypt's major engineering feats
- ✓See the island Temple of Philae, dedicated to the goddess Isis
- ✓Reach the temple by a scenic motorboat transfer
Tour Itinerary & Map
- 1 Pickup from your Aswan hotel
- 2 Visit the Aswan High Dam viewpoint
- 3 Motorboat ride to Agilkia Island
- 4 Guided tour of the Temple of Philae
- 5 Return to your hotel
Places You'll Visit
The Aswan High Dam, completed in 1970 after Soviet-assisted construction, spans the Nile near Aswan and stands 111 metres high. It impounds Lake Nasser, one of the world's largest artificial reservoirs, and provides flood control, irrigation storage, and roughly 40 percent of Egypt's hydroelectric power, fundamentally reshaping the country's water management since the mid-20th century.
The Temple of Isis at Philae, near Aswan, was built mainly during the Ptolemaic period and dedicated to the goddess Isis. Threatened with permanent submersion after the Aswan High Dam was built, the entire complex was dismantled into thousands of blocks and relocated by UNESCO between 1977 and 1980 to nearby Agilkia Island, where it now stands.
Why Choose This Tour
A dedicated guide explains both the ancient temple and the modern dam.
The scenic boat ride to Philae island is included in the tour.
Two landmark sites covered in a single half-day, not a full-day commitment.
What to Bring
Trip Essentials
Half day (4 hours)
Aswan, Egypt
Professional guides & equipment
Secure & flexible options
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