Aswan: Philae Temple Guided Half-Day Group Tour

Enjoy a relaxed group tour of Philae Temple during your stay in Aswan. Learn the secrets of Philae Temple, take a short boat ride on the Nile, and hear the history of the temple from your guide.
Embark on a relaxing half-day visit to Philae Temple in Aswan, located on an island on the Nile River. Explore the well-preserved complex and admire the intricately carved hieroglyphs and statues throughout. Your tour includes hotel pickup and drop-off within Aswan.

Your driver will pick you up from your hotel in Aswan and transport you to the dock to meet the rest of your tour group. Board a motorboat for the short trip across the river to the island where the magnificent Philae Temple awaits.

Following your guide’s lead, admire the ancient hieroglyphs which cover the temple walls. Wander amongst the large carvings of the gods of Ancient Egypt and the towering columns that remain in place to this day.

Listen as your guide shares the fascinating history of Philae Temple through the time of the Pharaohs, the Romans, and the beginnings of Christianity. Hear how UNESCO stepped in to help save the temple from flooding by relocating it in the late 1970s.

After your tour of Philae Temple is complete, board a boat back to Aswan where your driver will be waiting to drop you off back at your hotel.

To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.

This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.