Unfinished Obelisk Tours and Tickets

One of the best ways to see Egypt is to take a trip on the River Nile. You can cruise between Aswan and Luxor and take in the beauty of the Nile Valley whilst relaxing, also you can enjoy daily tours to the most amazing Ancient Egyptian Temples.

Visit the most famous sites and attractions between Aswan and Luxor, Egypt Nile River Cruises have a fixed schedule and determined landing points. Every few hours, you will get alarm from your Nile Cruise to stop and walk to these huge temples and tombs in  Aswan and Luxor to take amazing shots, enjoy visiting Philae temple, High Dam, Unfinished Obelisk, Koum Oumbo Temple, Edfu Temple, Valley of the Kings, Temple of Queen Hatshipsut, Colossi of Memnon, Karnak Temples and Luxor Temple.

See the highlights of picturesque Aswan on a comprehensive tour with an expert Egyptologist guide. Traveling by air-conditioned vehicle, start with views of the Aswan High Dam, the massive 1960s structure built to counter the annual flooding of the Nile. Admire the dam and then see the Unfinished Obelisk, a gigantic, half-carved obelisk abandoned in its quarry by ancient quarrymen. Later, ride a boat to Philae Temple, renowned for its beautiful island location. Tour the magnificent courts, terraces and chambers dedicated to the goddess Isis before returning to Aswan proper.

Exploring Aswan's highlights with a private guide means a more flexible and personalized sightseeing experience than on a shared trip. With this half-day tour, you travel with your own Egyptologist guide to the Unfinished Obelisk, Aswan High Dam, and Philae Temple, with the opportunity to view and learn about them as you like. Private air-conditioned transport, a choice of departure times, and hotel, port, and station pickup and drop-off are also included for convenience.

Admire the antiquities along the Nile on this 4-day cruise from Aswan to Luxor. Board your ship in Aswan, and visit the temples of Kom Ombo and Edfu on route downstream to Luxor. In Luxor, discover the Temple of Queen Hatshepsut, Valley of the Kings, and more, making this one of the most comprehensive of Nile 4-day cruises. In between, relax aboard ship and absorb the idyllic scenery. All meals and three nights' accommodation on board are included. Upgrade to a private guide for an itinerary tailored to your interests.

See the sights between Aswan and Luxor on this memorable 4-day Nile cruise. Discover Aswan's beautiful Temple of Philae and Unfinished Obelisk, and relax aboard your 5-star ship as you sail downstream to Luxor. Admire the idyllic scenery, and visit the exquisite temples of Edfu and Kom Ombo before arriving in Luxor. Then, delve into the spectacular Valley of the Kings, Temple of Hatshepsut, Karnak and Luxor Temple, and get free time to explore and relax independently. Full-board accommodation on your ship, evening entertainments and daily guided tours included.

Blend history and luxury on this 3-night 5-star Nile cruise with Egyptologist guide. In Aswan, discover the High Dam, the Unfinished Obelisk, and Philae Temple, then ride a felucca sailboat. Stop at the temples in Kom Ombo and Edfu before experiencing Luxor's highlights: the Valley of the Kings, the Temple of Hatshepsut at Deir el Bahari, and the Colossi of Memnon. Tour includes buffet meals and port transfers.

Enjoy more time exploring the ancient wonders along Egypt's Nile on this 8-day cruise starting and finishing in Aswan. Settle aboard your elegant cruiser in Aswan, and enjoy a leisurely trip on the timeless Nile, visiting age-old temples, treasures and tombs. Discover the temples of Kom Ombo, Edfu and Philae; and explore magnificent Karnak, Luxor Temple, and the legendary tombs of the Valley of the Kings. Seven nights' accommodation on board, plus all meals and daily guided sightseeing are included. Alternatively, select a private guide for a personalized itinerary.

Visit an unfinished obelisk and Aswan's High Dam on a 2-hour private tour, and discover two extraordinary feats of Egyptian engineering separated by 3.5 millennia of history. Take in sweeping views from the top of the modern, 364-foot (111-meter) dam that controls the Nile River's yearly floods and sends water and power to every corner of Egypt. Gaze into the excavations around an obelisk that would have towered above any known ancient obelisk, then learn how it was carved from solid "” but fatally flawed "” bedrock.  

This private tour of the Philae Temple, Aswan High Dam and unfinished Obelisk showcases three of Aswan's most popular sites. Travelers will get an up close look at the dam that divides the Nile from Lake Nasser, marvel at the sheer size of the unfinished Obelisk and revel in the natural beauty of Philae Temple's island home.