Aswan High Dam Tours and Tickets

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.

Take a sharing tour to explore the mighty High Dam – a modern feat of engineering – creating Lake Nasser, the world’s largest artificial lake., and enjoy a leisurely boat trip to Agilika Island for a guided tour of the romantic Philae Temple – dedicated to the goddess Isis.

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.

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.

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.

Spend four nights aboard a five-star cruise ship sailing from Luxor to Aswan, which includes all meals, transfers, tour guide services, and even a hot air balloon ride over Luxor. You'll also get to visit some of Egypt's most important archaeological sites along the way, including the Valley of the Kings, Kom Ombo, Edfu, and Abu Simbel.

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.

Cruise the Nile River from Aswan to Luxor on a 5-star cruise that explores the ancient highlights of the Upper Nile. From the Temple of Philae to Kom Ombo Temple and the Valley of the Kings, discover royal tombs to temples. An included sunrise hot-air balloon flight above Luxor’s magnificent West Bank helps take in the scale of the ancient settlement, and onboard entertainment ensures a lively cruise. Discover one of the most impressive temples in Egypt by visiting Abu Simbel 285 km south of 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.

Day tour approx. 12 Hours starts every day from 6:00 am to 3:00 pm, private tour includes Pick up services from your hotel in Luxor and return, all transfers by a private air-conditioned vehicle, Private Licensed English-speaking Egyptologist guide, lunch at a good quality restaurant, Entrance fees to all the mentioned sites, Bottle of water and All service charges & taxes, Tour excludes Any extras, Tipping and Any Optional Tour.

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.

Sail down one of the world's most famous waterways as you discover top attractions in southern Egypt. During this multi-day cruise from Aswan to Luxor, you'll disembark for guided visits to the region's most iconic sites, including Kom Ombo, the Valley of Kings, and Philae Temple. Tasty onboard meals are included, plus a personalized pickup from the airport, train station, or your Aswan hotel.

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.

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.

Cover three of Aswan’s most unmissable attractions on this special three-for-one combo tour, which includes Philae Temple, High Dam, and the Unfinished Obelisk. Listen to in-depth commentary from your Egyptologist guide as you visit the ancient riverside temple, quarry, and the 1960’s-built engineering feat. Tours include air-conditioned vehicle transfers.

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.

Explore the best ancient monuments and tourist sights Travel to Egypt has to offer in 1 Day tour. See the highlights of picturesque Aswan on a comprehensive tour with an expert Egyptologist guide. Traveling by air-conditioned car, 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. 

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.

See more of Egypt and check off a Nile cruise with this 3-night experience from Aswan. Offering a convenient and relaxing way to visit Abu Simbel and Luxor, this package includes your hotel transport, Nile cruise ship accommodation, meals, and trips with an Egyptologist guide. Extra highlights include an Abu Simbel small-group tour, a visit to a local family in a Nubian village on Soheil Island, and a Luxor hot air balloon ride.

Visit two of southern Egypt’s most important cities and their historic monuments during this overnight tour from Cairo. See key monuments such as the Temple of Isis on Philae Island, the great Abu Simbel Temple, the Karnak Temple, the Valley of the Kings, and the Temple of Hatshepsut. Learn about the fascinating history of ancient Egypt from your guide and enjoy breakfast, overnight accommodation, and round-trip flights included in the tour.

Explore Upper Egypt’s ancient landmarks on an overnight tour, with flights included, from Cairo. After hotel pickup from Cairo or Giza City, catch a plane to Aswan and embark on your adventure by private air-conditioned vehicle. Visit temples at Abu Simbel, Aswan, Luxor, and West Bank. Enjoy lunch, accommodations at Basama Aswan Hotel, and an insider’s view from a professional guide—all included in one convenient package.

See many of Egypt’s highlights in just over a week with this eight-night tour of the country. You’ll start in Cairo, where you’ll get to see the Great Pyramids before taking an overnight train to Luxor for more exploration and a hot air balloon ride. You’ll then board a cruise down to Aswan, stopping at ancient temples and other sights along the way with an Egyptologist guide.

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.