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Aswan: Philae Temple & Nubian Village
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Aswan: Philae Temple & Nubian Village is a Half Day experience in Aswan, from $68.75 per adult. The Temple of Philae, the High Dam, and an afternoon in a colorful Nubian village.
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About This Trip
A relaxed Aswan day combining ancient history and living culture — the island Temple of , a stop at the High Dam, and a boat ride to a Nubian village for tea with a local family.
The Temple of Philae, the High Dam, and an afternoon in a colorful Nubian village.
Why This Matters
Philae's temple to Isis was painstakingly relocated stone by stone in the 1970s to save it from the rising waters of the Aswan High Dam — a rescue that became a landmark of global heritage preservation. Just downstream, Nubian communities displaced by that same dam rebuilt their lives and vivid culture along the Nile's shores, and sharing tea in their home offers a rare, personal window into a living tradition rather than a ruined one.
Best for: History lovers and curious travelers
Highlights
- Boat ride to Philae Temple
- Aswan High Dam
- Nubian village visit with tea
Itinerary
~07:00–08:00
Hotel pickup in Aswan
Your licensed guide picks you up from the hotel lobby in private transportation.
Philae Temple
Take the boat ride to the island Temple of .
Aswan High Dam
A stop at the High Dam.
Nubian village
A boat ride to a Nubian village for tea with a local family (weather-dependent).
Return to your hotel
Private transfer back to your hotel.
Trip route
Pickup
Your hotel in Aswan
Philae Temple
- By car
Aswan High Dam
- By car
Return to
Your hotel in Aswan
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For reference only — the route can change with traffic, weather and the day's plan.
What's Included
- Private transportation and boat rides
- Licensed guide
- Entrance fees
What's Not Included
- Lunch and gratuities
- Photos & videos (not included in the price)
Meeting Point
Hotel lobby pickup in Aswan.
What To Bring
- Comfortable sandals for the boat
Important Information
- Boat trip to the village is weather-dependent
Cancellation Policy
Free cancellation up to 3 days before the trip.
FAQ
Private transportation and boat rides, a licensed guide and entrance fees.
No. Lunch and gratuities are not included.
The boat trip to the village is weather-dependent.
Comfortable sandals for the boat.
With pickup from your hotel lobby in Aswan. The exact pickup time is confirmed after booking.
Free cancellation up to 3 days before the trip.
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$68.75 / per person