# Aswan Unfinished Obelisk Tour

- Destination: Aswan
- Duration: 1 Hour
- Price: from USD 34.62 per adult (prices are shown in USD, EUR and EGP at booking)
- Meeting point: Hotel lobby pickup in Aswan.
- Best for: History lovers and curious travelers
- Booking: online; "Reserve Now, Pay Later" is available (no online payment is needed to hold a booking)
- Page: https://www.sunnyegypttravels.com/en/trips/aswan-unfinished-obelisk-tour
- Last updated: 2026-10-15

A cracked, abandoned obelisk still lying in its granite quarry — and a lesson in ancient engineering.

Had it been completed, this would have been ancient Egypt's largest obelisk. A crack ended the project partway through, leaving it exactly where it was carved — a rare, hands-on look at how these monuments were actually made.

## Highlights

- Ancient Egypt's largest known obelisk attempt
- Hands-on look at quarrying techniques

## What's included

- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Licensed guide
- Entrance fee

## What's not included

- Photos & videos (not included in the price)

## Itinerary

1. Hotel pickup: Pickup from your hotel lobby.
2. Meet at the site entrance: Meet your licensed guide at the Unfinished Obelisk site entrance in Aswan.
3. The Unfinished Obelisk: See the obelisk left exactly where it was carved after a crack ended the project — a rare look at how these monuments were made.

## Cancellation

Free cancellation up to 3 days before the trip.

## Frequently asked questions

**Why is the obelisk unfinished?**
A crack ended the project partway through, so it was left exactly where it was carved.

**Is the entrance fee included?**
Yes. The entrance fee and a licensed guide are included.

**Where do we meet?**
Hotel lobby pickup in Aswan.

**How long is the visit?**
About 1 hour.

**What is the cancellation policy?**
Free cancellation up to 3 days before the trip.