Aswan Philae Temple,High Dam and unfinished obelisk
Aswan Philae Temple,High Dam and unfinished obelisk
The granite quarries which supplied the ancient Egyptians with most of the hard stone used in pyramids and temples. The quarries still hold the Unfinished Obelisk, possibly intended as a companion to the Lateran Obelisk, originally at Karnak but now in Rome. It would have weighed over 1,100 tons and would have been the world's largest piece of stone ever handled.
The Temple of Philae on the island of Agilka. The temple was dedicated to Isis, sister/wife of Osiris and patroness of the Ptolemaic rule.
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Temple of Philae
The Temple of Philae on the island of Agilka. The temple was dedicated to Isis, sister/wife of Osiris and patroness of the Ptolemaic rule.
3 hoursUnfinished Obelisk
The quarries still hold the Unfinished Obelisk, possibly intended as a companion to the Lateran Obelisk, originally at Karnak but now in Rome. It would have weighed over 1,100 tons and would have been the world's largest piece of stone ever handled.
1 hour 30 minutesAswan High Dam
Aswan High Dam, Egypt's modern example of building on a monumental scale.
1 hourIncluded
- Bottled water
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Private transportation
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Private tour
- Entry/Admission - High Dam
- Entry/Admission - Unfinished obelisk
- Entry/Admission - Philae Temple
- Entry/Admission - Aswan High Dam
- Entry/Admission - Temple of Philae
- Entry/Admission - Unfinished Obelisk
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- Any extra not mentioned
- Gratuities
Good to Know
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
- This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
- This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
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