Day Tour to the High Dam, Unfinished Obelisk & Philae Temple

Take a tour of Aswan High Dam, Egypt's contemporary example of building, one of the most impressive sights of modern Egypt, though it was built to reign in the ancient power of the Nile River, harnessing vital water at the same time. Next, Proceed to 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.Continue by a short motor-boat ride to 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. The Temple of Philae is not only a landmark of architecture but also an incredible story of construction and reconstruction. Back to hotel.