Egypt Short Breaks Itinerary: What to See in 3, 4, or 5 Days
November 19, 2025
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about Egypt Short Breaks Itinerary: What to See in 3, 4, or 5 Days
Aswan Attractions
- Philae Temple
- High Dam
- Unfinished Obelisk
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Tour Details
| Duration |
4 Hours |
|---|---|
| Tour Location |
High dam / Philae Temple / Unfinished Obelisk |
| Tour Type |
Daily Tour |
| Pickup |
Your Hotel in Aswan |
Overview
Aswan High Dam & Philae Temple Day Tour
This half-day tour departs from your hotel in Aswan and covers three sites: Philae Temple, the Aswan High Dam, and the Unfinished Obelisk. The 4-hour itinerary runs entirely by private vehicle with a licensed Egyptologist guide. It is the only half-day departure from Aswan that combines the High Dam’s modern engineering with Philae Temple’s ancient religious architecture and the quarry work of the Unfinished Obelisk. Travelers looking for other Aswan options can see Aswan’s best day trips.
Pickup starts at your Aswan hotel, followed by a boat crossing to Philae Temple on Agilkia Island to view the Temple of Isis. From there, the vehicle continues to the Aswan High Dam, where you can see the dam wall and the Lake Nasser reservoir it created. The final stop is the Unfinished Obelisk at its original granite quarry, before the drive back to your hotel in Aswan.
No other half-day tour from Aswan sequences these three specific sites into a single 4-hour private outing. Explore our Egypt day trips to discover more of the country’s ancient wonders.
Why Book This Tour
One Trip, Three Historic Perspectives
- The only Aswan sightseeing tour combining Philae Temple, the High Dam, and the Unfinished Obelisk.
- Licensed Egyptologist guide accompanies you at all three stops.
- Private air-conditioned vehicle for hotel pickup, all transfers, and drop-off.
- 4-hour duration leaves the rest of your day in Aswan free.
- Affordable prices without compromising on quality or service.
- Itinerary can be customized on request.
Only on this route
The only half-day tour from Aswan that pairs modern engineering with ancient temple architecture, combining the High Dam, Philae Temple, and the Unfinished Obelisk in one private 4-hour outing.
What You Get
Inclusion & Exclusion
Included
- Hotel pickup and drop-off at in Aswan by a Tripidays representative.
- Private air-conditioned vehicle for all transfers and return.
- Licensed Egyptologist guide for the full tour.
- Entrance fees: Philae Temple, Aswan High Dam, Unfinished Obelisk
- One bottle of water during the tour.
- Our assistance during your stay.
- All taxes and charges.
Excluded
- Personal expenses (souvenirs, extra meals, etc.)
- Tips for guides and drivers.
What You See
Highlights
Your Day at a Glance
Itinerary
A private vehicle picks you up from your hotel in Aswan for this Philae Temple High Dam day trip, heading first to Agilkia Island for the boat crossing to Philae Temple.
Philae Temple
You arrive by boat at Agilkia Island, where the Temple of Isis stands directly on the Nile. This High Dam and Philae Temple itinerary includes an Egyptologist-guided walk through the temple's pylons and inner sanctuary, one of the last active sites of ancient Egyptian religious worship before its relocation.
The High Dam
From here, your driver continues to the Aswan High Dam, a rock and clay embankment stretching 3.6 kilometers across the Nile. Your guide explains how the dam, completed in 1970, created Lake Nasser and now supplies most of Egypt's hydroelectric power.
The Unfinished Obelisk
From the dam, the drive continues to the ancient granite quarry that holds the Unfinished Obelisk. At an intended 42 meters, this single block of stone would have been Egypt's largest obelisk had a crack not stopped the carving partway through, and the tool marks left by ancient quarry workers are still visible in the surrounding granite.
Note: You can let us know if you'd like to
customize
your tour itinerary to meet
your
needs. We value your input and aim to accommodate your requirements.
Good to Know
Frequently Asked Questions
This half-day tour includes private transport, a licensed Egyptologist guide, and entrance fees to Philae Temple, the Aswan High Dam, and the Unfinished Obelisk. Hotel pickup, drop-off, and a free bottle of water are also included.
This is the only half-day Aswan itinerary that combines the High Dam with Philae Temple and the Unfinished Obelisk in one private outing. For a different Philae pairing, see our Philae and Kalabsha Temples tour.
The tour covers three sites in order: Philae Temple on Agilkia Island, the Aswan High Dam, and the Unfinished Obelisk at its original granite quarry. Each site is visited with a private Egyptologist guide. Travelers who want to see Philae Temple after dark can also book the Philae Sound & Light Show.
The tour runs 4 hours, starting with hotel pickup in Aswan at a time set to your schedule. It returns you to your hotel the same morning or afternoon, depending on your pickup slot.
Yes, a private air-conditioned vehicle and a licensed Egyptologist guide are included for the full tour. The guide stays with you at all three stops.
What to Pack
Hat
Backpack
Comfy Shoes
Powerbank
Medical Kit
Comfy Clothes
Sunglasses & Sunscreen
Personal Hygiene Products
Valid Passport For 6 Months
Where You'll Go
Day Tour's Location
Tour Prices
- Solo $160 / person
- 2 - 4 Pax $100 / person
- 5 - 8 Pax $70 / person
- 9 - 16 Pax $70 / person
- Solo $160 / person
- 2 - 4 Pax $100 / person
- 5 - 8 Pax $70 / person
- 9 - 16 Pax $60 / person
- Solo $160 / person
- 2 - 4 Pax $100 / person
- 5 - 8 Pax $70 / person
- 9 - 16 Pax $70 / person
Xmas window: 21 Dec – 7 Jan / Easter window: 29 Mar – 11 Apr
- Solo $160 / person
- 2 - 4 Pax $100 / person
- 5 - 8 Pax $70 / person
- 9 - 16 Pax $70 / person
