Unfinished Obelisk Tours and Tickets

A Nile River cruise is undeniably one of the best ways to see the ruins of ancient Egypt as well as modern life along the banks of the Nile. This cruise travels between Aswan and Luxor for four days and takes you into the heart of Egypt with daily excursions to major landmarks. Select an upgrade for a private option that means personalized attention from your own guide.

Cover the highlights of bustling, history-filled Aswan during this full-day private tour. Marvel at the modern engineering feat known as the High Dam, learn how ancient monuments were constructed during a visit to the unfinished obelisk, and hop aboard a motorboat to travel across the Nile to stunning Philae Temple.

See the highlights of picturesque Aswan on a comprehensive tour with an expert Egyptologist guide. Traveling by air-conditioned vehicle, start with views of the Aswan High Dam, the massive 1960s structure built to counter the annual flooding of the Nile. Admire the dam and then see the Unfinished Obelisk, a gigantic, half-carved obelisk abandoned in its quarry by ancient quarrymen. Later, ride a boat to Philae Temple, renowned for its beautiful island location. Tour the magnificent courts, terraces and chambers dedicated to the goddess Isis before returning to Aswan proper.

Exploring Aswan’s highlights with a private guide means a more flexible and personalized sightseeing experience than on a shared trip. With this half-day tour, you travel with your own Egyptologist guide to the Unfinished Obelisk, Aswan High Dam, and Philae Temple, with the opportunity to view and learn about them as you like. Private air-conditioned transport, a choice of departure times, and hotel, port, and station pickup and drop-off are also included for convenience.

At 8:00 am Emo Tours expert Licensed Tour guide will pick you up from your hotel or Nile cruise or even from the airport in Aswan to enjoy a day tour in the amazing city of Aswan Start your tour by a visit to the High Dam, an engineering miracle built in 1960 protecting Egypt from annual floods from the Nile. Then proceed to visit the Unfinished Obelisk which shows the techniques used by the ancient Egyptians to cut obelisks. Most probably this obelisk belongs to Queen Hatshepsut, one of the rulers of the 18th Dynasty and the royal wife of king Tuthmosis II. This queen was the owner of her Temple in the eastern bank of Luxor Also there is an opinion said that it belongs to Queen Nefertiti. Move on to visit the majestic Philae Temple which was built in the honor of Goddess Isis the chief deity of the island. Later you will be transferred back to your hotel.

Experience the charms of Aswan without the hassle of moving hotels on this exclusive private day trip from Luxor. Travel by road direct from your door with your own personal Egyptologist guide. Then take in the city’s three most significant sites: Philae Temple, an island sanctuary dedicated to the goddess Isis, the towering High Dam, and the Unfinished Obelisk. Return to your hotel.

Get away from the tourist masses and relax on a private tour of the beautiful Aswan City. Our guides will take you on a journey to three remarkable sights, teaching you about the rich history and culture of the area. We will also travel by boat to an island situated on the Nile River, giving you the chance to see the dramatic scenery of Aswan from the water.

Visit three of Aswan’s most iconic attractions during this half-day private tour. Explore the millennia-old Philae Temple, dedicated to the goddess Isis, get a peek at Egypt’s modern engineering marvel at the High Dam, and learn how ancient Egyptians constructed stone monuments during a visit to the Unfinished Obelisk. Egyptologist-led tours include door-to-door transfers and bottled water.

Enjoy convenient hotel pickup from your hotel in Aswan, then set off on your journey with your professional guide who will enlighten you with interesting facts throughout your tour. Upon arrival at the majestic Temple of Philae, dedicated to the goddess Isis, roam around to experience this classical and sacred site to the core. Continue to the Unfinished Obelisk in the granite quarries of Aswan, where much of the red granite used for ancient temples and colossi came from , proceed to the High Dam of Aswan, an engineering miracle when it was built in the 1960 . Later you will get a comfortable transfer back to your hotel or Nile Cruise in Aswan.

This private tour of the Philae Temple, Aswan High Dam and unfinished Obelisk showcases three of Aswan’s most popular sites. Travelers will get an up close look at the dam that divides the Nile from Lake Nasser, marvel at the sheer size of the unfinished Obelisk and revel in the natural beauty of Philae Temple’s island home.

Follow in the wake of prophets and pharaohs on this all-inclusive, 4-night deluxe Nile cruise, the perfect way to experience the majesty of one of the world’s great rivers. See the highlights of Luxor and Aswan with your own private guide and vehicle; admire the temples at Edfu and Kom Ombo; and enjoy treats from an onboard djellaba party to a belly-dance show and a felucca sailboat ride.

With a private Egyptologist guide, visit several of Aswan’s most popular tourism sites. First, learn about the engineering marvel that is the High Dam. Then tour Philae Temple, which is dedicated to Isis, the goddess of fertility and motherhood. Finally, visit and learn about the Unfinished Obelisk, an open-air museum featuring a 137-foot obelisk that lies abandoned in an ancient granite quarry.

See three of Aswan’s top sights over the course of a few hours on this private excursion. Board your private, air-conditioned vehicle at your hotel or Nile cruise and depart for the High Dam of Aswan, built in 1960. Then it’s off to learn about ancient Egypt as you explore the Unfinished Obelisk and take a boat ride to the Philae Temple, dedicated to the Goddess Isis.

This 10-day tour across Egypt mixes hotel accommodations, a cruise, and a stay at a bed and breakfast. Beginning in Cairo, tour the Giza pyramid complex and the Egyptian Museum. Then take a 3-day Nile River cruise to Luxor, Esna, and Aswan. Finally, enjoy some downtime in the resort town of Hurghada before the transfer back to Cairo.

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.

A day tour to Philae temple in Aswan and the High Dam will make you enjoy Aswan highlights. Visit the high dam then go to the cult center of goddess Isis “Philae temple”, Know more about Osiris and how he was killed by Seth his brother and how Isis was able to find her dead husband!

Cruise down one of the world’s most iconic waterways during this multi-day, luxury journey from Aswan to Luxor in a five-star boat. Enjoy a personalized pickup and drop-off at your hotel, airport, train station, with comfortable, air-conditioned transfers to and from the boat in a private vehicle. Then, settle back and discover world-renowned attractions along the way, including Karnak Temple and Kom Ombo.

Experience the perfect mix of independent and all-inclusive travel with consecutive day tours of Aswan, Abu Simbel, and Luxor. Enjoy pre-arranged transportation by air-conditioned private car, comfortable motorboat, and first-class train, but arrange your own accommodation and meals. You’ll cover the highlights of southern Egypt, from millennia-old temples to the Aswan Dam, a feat of modern engineering.

Follow in the footsteps of the pharaohs as you cruise the River Nile from Aswan to Luxor. Pair the comfort of a substantial modern ship with the intimacy of private guided tours and door-to-door transfers on this 3-night, 5-star experience. See the highlights of Aswan and Luxor, including Philae Temple and the Valley of the Kings, visit Kom Ombo and the Temple of Edfu, and savor nine delicious meals.

Experience the oldest and most iconic ruins in the region on a multi-day Nile cruise from Aswan to Luxor. Cover thousands of years of Egyptian history with Egyptologist-led tours of ancient temple complexes, from Karnak—the world’s largest temple—to Kom Ombo. Tours include door-to-door transfers in a private vehicle, felucca and horse-drawn carriage rides, plus tasty meals onboard the sailing boat.

Experience the very best of ancient Egypt on a tour that follows the Nile Valley from Cairo to Abu Simbel, with stops at some of the country’s most remarkable places. Immerse yourself in Cairo’s bustling streets, cruise the Nile River between Aswan and Luxor, pause at magnificent riverside temples, then climb into the Great Pyramid at Giza. With a mix of guided tours and independent time to explore on your own, this remarkable trip is a fun, flexible introduction to the wonders of the ancient world.

Explore Cairo and cruise the Nile from Aswan to Luxor on this private 7-night tour. See the Giza Pyramids and Egyptian Museum in Cairo, and then fly to Aswan for your 3-night cruise to Luxor. Visit temples on route and in Luxor, take a West Bank tour. Later, fly back to Cairo for a day free or optional Alexandria tour (additional cost). Includes domestic flights, full-board cruise, and choice of 4- or 5-star Cairo accommodation.

Skip the expense of flying and travel south for a Nile cruise in style. Exploring with a guide in a group capped at just 12 travelers, catch the sleeper train to Aswan, then join a 5-star ship for a full-board cruise. See the signature sights of Aswan, Kom Ombo, Edfu, and Luxor with a guide—please note, entrance fees are not included. Finally, take the sleeper back from Luxor.

Avoid the crowds on this private tour and explore Aswan's ancient history in the company of just your party and an Egyptologist guide who can share illuminating information about the sites visited. Visit the High Dam, the Philae Temple, which honors the goddess Isis, and the unfinished obelisk.