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Large carvings on a wall of the Philae Temple in Aswan
Columned structure of Trajan's Kiosk of Philae in Aswan
The Philae Temple in Aswan
Philae Temple Private Half-Day Tour
Carved stones make up the exterior walls of the Philae Temple in Aswan

Philae Temple Private Half-Day Tour

By Elegant Voyage
6 out of 10
Free cancellation available
Price is CA $69 per traveller
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Features
  • Free cancellation available
  • 3h
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Selective hotel pickup
Overview
  • Majestic Temple of Philae dedicated to the goddess Isis
  • Ancient legends & mythology that bring the site back to live
  • Imposing pylons, towers, chapels, & ancient engravings
  • Scenic boat trip along the picturesque Nile River
  • Private tour for an attentive & personalised feel

Activity location

  • Philae Temple
    • Agilkia Island
    • Aswan, Egypt

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Aswan City Center (Hotel Pickup)
    • Aswan, Egypt

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Private Half-Day Visit to Philae Temple
  • Activity duration is 3 hours3h
    3h
  • English
Language options: English
Starting time: 9:00 a.m.
Price details
CA $68.95 x 1 TravellerCA $68.95
Total
Price is CA $68.95

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's includedPrivate tour of Philae Temple
  • What's includedWhat's includedReturn transport to and from your central Aswan hotel via air-conditioned car or minivan
  • What's includedWhat's includedMotorboat ticket
  • What's includedWhat's includedLive tour commentary provided in English

Know before you book

  • Children 2 and younger are complimentary.
  • Hotel pickup is available from most centrally located Aswan hotels. Please arrange pickup from your hotel or a nearby location when you call to confirm your reservation.
  • Please be ready and waiting in your hotel lobby 15 minutes prior to your scheduled pick-up time.

What you can expect

Journey to Agilkia Island via motorboat and visit the majestic Temple of Philae, dedicated to the ancient Egyptian goddess Isis. Discover its pylons, towers, and engravings featuring beautiful scenes of mythological times. Stroll through the island and see its other temples and monuments.

Hop on a motorboat and enjoy a short ride on the Nile River to Agilkia Island, which has been shaped to match the original site of the magnificent Temple of Philae. Your guide explains how a UNESCO project in 1960 saved the temple from flooding and moved it to the nearby island of Agilkia where it stands today.

Stroll through the site of this vast ancient temple, occupying about a quarter of the island. With your private guide next to you and an itinerary chosen by you, see the main Temple of Philae, also called Isis Temple, as your guide brings its legends back to life. Admire engravings such as the Mamisi, which depicts the birth of the god Horus, Isis' son.

Don't miss the chance to visit the first chapel built for Isis and admire the other monuments and temples in the island, including the Kiosk of Trajan, the Chapel of Osiris, the Temple of Horus, the Temple of Hathor, the Gateway of Tiberius, the Gateway of Diocletian, and the Temple of Augustus.

Location

Activity location

  • LOB_ACTIVITIESLOB_ACTIVITIESPhilae Temple
    • Agilkia Island
    • Aswan, Egypt

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • PEOPLEPEOPLEAswan City Center (Hotel Pickup)
    • Aswan, Egypt