From the top of the High Dam you can gaze across Lake Nasser,Kalabsha temple in the south and the huge power station to the north and the Unfinished Obelisk. This is a private tour runs daily from your Aswan hotel or cruise ship....
Privately escorted day tour in Aswan, pickup and travel to the High Dam near Aswan city, it is an engineering miracle built in the 1960. Consumed more material than used in the Great Pyramid of Giza, it is carved into the existing granite, providing water for irrigation and electricity for all the country, from its top you will gaze across Lake Nasser. Proceed to the Unfinished Obelisk located in the Northern Quarry where it was carved then a crack was discovered as it was being hewn from the rock. Our expert Egyptologist guide will provide detailed description about how the 1 tonne obelisk was carved, and why the crack caused it to be abandoned. End the tour with transfer back to your hotel or cruise.
Inclusions:
* Qualified Egyptologist guide
* Entrance fees as per itinerary
* Hotel/port pickup and drop off
* Transport by air conditioned van
Exclusions:
* Gratuities (recommended)
* Food and drinks unless specified
