Private Tour High Dam Unfinished Obelisk and Philae Temple

	Private Tour Philae Temple Aswan High Dam and Unfinished Obelisk Take a private tour to explore three of Aswan most popular and well known sites. Walk on the High Dam which separates Lake Nasser from the Nile, be astounded at the size of the Unfinished Obelisk, and enjoy the beauty of Philae Temple's island location. Depart your Aswan hotel or cruise ship and travel to the High Dam of Aswan, an engineering miracle when it was built in the 1960s. Containing more material than used in the Great Pyramid of Cheops, the Dam is 11,811 ft long, 3215 ft thick at the base, 364 ft tall and is carved into from the existing granite, providing irrigation and electricity for the whole of Egypt. From the top of the High Dam you can gaze across Lake Nasser to Kalabsha temple in the south and the huge power station to the north. Continue to the Unfinished Obelisk in the granite quarries of Aswan where much of the red granite used for ancient temples and colossi came from. The Unfinished Obelisk still lies where it was carved when a crack was discovered as it was being hewn from the rock. Your qualified Egyptologist guide will explain how the 1 tonne obelisk was carved, and why the crack caused it to be abandoned. The last of the 3 famous Aswan sites you will see today is generally regarded as the best. Philae Temple was carefully moved to its current location (around 500 meters from the original site) when the construction of the High Dam caused surrounding Nile waters to rise. A short motorboat ride takes you to the island where your guide will take you on a walking tour through the temple before allowing you free time to explore further on your own. Dedicated to the goddess Isis, Philae Temple has a beautiful setting on an island in the river which has been landscaped to match its original site. It's various shrines and sanctuaries celebrate the deities involved in the myth of Isis and Osiris. This is a private tour allowing you to determine the amount of time spent at each of the sites during the tour. Duration of Tour: 3 hours Product Type: Sightseeing City: Aswan Country: Egypt More Information: Take a private tour to explore three of Aswan most popular and well known sites. Walk on the High Dam which separates Lake Nasser from the Nile, be astounded at the size of the Unfinished Obelisk, and enjoy the beauty of Philae Temple's island location. For more information and to add a review City: Aswan Country: Egypt Tour supplied by:Viator	£21.26
	Private Tour High Dam and Unfinished Obelisk Take a private tour to see a modern and an ancient engineering marvel in Aswan when you visit the High Dam and Unfinished Obelisk. See two of Egypt's engineering wonders with the incredible Unfinished Obelisk lying exactly as it fell, and the world famous engineering miracle that is the High Dam. Depart your Aswan hotel or cruise ship and travel to the High Dam of Aswan. Located near Aswan, the world famous High Dam was an engineering miracle when it was built in the 1960s. Containing more material than used in the Great Pyramid of Cheops, the Dam is 11,811 ft long, 3215 ft thick at the base, 364 ft tall and is carved into from the existing granite, providing irrigation and electricity for the whole of Egypt. from the top of the High Dam you can gaze across Lake Nasser, a huge reservoir created when it was built, to Kalabsha temple in the south and the huge power station to the north. Continue to the Unfinished Obelisk in the granite quarries of Aswan where much of the red granite used for ancient temples and colossi came from. The Unfinished Obelisk located in the Northern Quarry still lies where it was carved when a crack was discovered as it was being hewn from the rock. Your qualified Egyptologist guide will explain how the 1 tonne obelisk was carved, and why the crack caused it to be abandoned. This is a private tour allowing you to determine the amount of time spent at each of the sites during the tour. Duration of Tour: 2 hours Product Type: Sightseeing City: Aswan Country: Egypt More Information: See two of Egypt's engineering wonders with the incredible Unfinished Obelisk lying exactly as it fell, and the world famous engineering miracle that is the High Dam. For more information and to add a review City: Aswan Country: Egypt Tour supplied by:Viator	£10.36
	Philae Temple Sound and Light Show with Private Transport A visit to Philae Temple at night to attend the Sound and Light Show is a magical experience. The floodlit buildings are silhouetted against the volcanic rocks and water surrounding them, creating a magical environment. Enjoy the spectacular lights of the multimedia presentations which vividly reveals the form and majesty of this ancient site and walk through the dramatically lit temple as its history is narrated. Duration of Tour: 1.5 hours Product Type: Show City: Aswan Country: Egypt More Information: A visit to Philae Temple at night to attend the Sound and Light Show is a magical experience. The floodlit buildings are silhouetted against the volcanic rocks and water surrounding them, creating a magical environment. For more information and to add a review City: Aswan Country: Egypt Tour supplied by:Viator	£17.45
	The High Adventure High Mountain Passes Spectacular Nothing in Britain surpasses the grandeur of Lakeland's central mountains. The route is that fashioned by Emperor Hadrians's Roman legions in the first century AD. Over Wrynose and Hardknott Passes, the steepest in England, pausing to view the extensive remains of Hardknott Roman Fort, before descending into lovely Eskdale. Following lunch you will embark on the famous steam railway journey through Eskdale and onward to Wasdale and Wastwater (England's deepest and most dramatic lake). The next destination is the splendid 14th century castle of Muncaster, a treasure chest of fine period furniture, tapestries, silverware, paintings, portraits and porcelain. In its internationally acclaimed gardens you will find magnificent examples of azaleas, camellias and rhododendrons and also have opportunity to visit the World Owl Trust. The beautiful scenery of the Coniston Fells and Coniston Water bring to an end this classic of all Lake District tours. Tour Highlights Hardknott and Wrynose Mountain Passes - the steepest and most exhilarating in England Ravenglass and Eskdale Steam Railway 14th Century Muncaster Castle - fabulous gardens The internationally renowned World Owl Trust Central and Western Lakes including Wastwater - England's deepest lake Coniston Water - associated with John Ruskin, Arthur Ransome and Donald Campbell Hardknott Roman Fort - with magnificent views to Scafell and central mountain peaks Duration of Tour: 8 hours Product Type: Day Tour City: Windermere Country: United Kingdom More Information: Take a step back in time when Romans claimed the land, castles were in place of houses and gardens stretched down to the lake shores with their vibrant bouquet of colors. This tour will take you to a place that's steeped in history and secrets, myths and legends that now lie in the chasm of mountains and bottomless lakes. This tour is seasonal and operates from January to October only. For more information and to add a review City: Windermere Country: United Kingdom Tour supplied by:Viator	£33.50
	Tour of Bahai Lotus Temple by private vehicle In the heart of New Delhi, the bustling capital of India, a lotus-shaped outline has etched itself on the consciousness of the city's inhabitants, capturing their imagination and fuelling their curiosity. Since its dedication to public worship in December 1986, the temple has seen millions of people cross its threshold, making it one of the most visited edifices in India. This is the Bahá'í Mashriqu'l-Adhkar, better known as the "Lotus Temple". This morning, you will be picked up from your hotel and taken on a tour of the Lotus Temple, also known as the Bahai Temple. Situated on top of the Kalka hill, this distinctive lotus shaped marvel in marble, surrounded by a landscaped garden, has been dubbed the Taj Mahal of the 21st century. It is a Bahai Place of worship and is very quiet and peaceful and ideal for meditation. Duration of Tour: 3 hours Product Type: Sightseeing City: Delhi Country: India More Information: Think India, think spirituality. This tour takes you on a journey inside the stunningly shaped Lotus Temple, also known as the Bahai Temple. Explore your inner self in tranquil and peaceful surroundings. Once inside you can meditate or sit quietly and contemplate whilst soaking up the energy that engulfs you inside the walls of this temple. Principles inherent to the Bahai faith include elimination of prejudice and universal peace. For more information and to add a review City: Delhi Country: India Tour supplied by:Viator	£25.90
	Private Tour Kalabsha Temple on Lake Nasser On the banks of Lake Nasser lies Kalabsha Temple, an often overlooked jewel of Aswan. Your Egyptologist guide is waiting to take you on a private tour to the temple to help you unlock its secrets. For two years from 1961, Kalabsha Temple was dismantled into 15,000 pieces and moved block by block to its current location on the banks of Lake Nasser. It was just one of 18 temples and monuments moved in order to preserve them from the rising Nile waters created by the construction of Aswan's High Dam. The temple which is dedicated to the Egyptian god Horus and the Nubian god Mandulis, was originally built just after the Ptolemy period, the era after Alexander the Great's death (323BC). The facade of the temple is undecorated suggesting it was never finish by its original builder, the Roman emperor Octavius Augustus. Despite being unfinished, Kalabsha Temple is considered the most complete, and largest free-standing temple in Nubia. The inner walls feature Egyptian artwork including a carving of St George slaying a dragon and Coptic crosses, showing the influence of Christians who used the temple as a church during the Roman persecution. Another piece of artwork which is a feature of the temple is a carving declaring the prohibition of eating pork which is carved in Meroitic. This language remains a mystery to Egyptologists today, with its origin still unknown. Your private tour from Aswan includes a qualified Egyptologist guide, entrance fees and transportation from your Aswan hotel. Duration of Tour: 3 hours Product Type: Sightseeing City: Aswan Country: Egypt More Information: On the banks of Lake Nasser lies Kalabsha Temple, an often overlooked jewel of Aswan. Your Egyptologist guide is waiting to take you on a private tour to the temple to help you unlock its secrets. For more information and to add a review City: Aswan Country: Egypt Tour supplied by:Viator	£10.36
	Private Tour Luxor West Bank Valley of the Kings and Hatshepsut Temple Tour the most famous sites on Luxor's West Bank in the company of an expert private guide. You'll step back into Egypt's ancient history at the Valley of the Kings and Hatshepsut Temple on this private morning tour from Luxor. As this is a private tour, you can determine the amount of time you'd like to spend at each site. Crossing the Nile River to the West Bank, you'll visit the necropolis of the ancient city of Thebes. Arriving at the Valley of the Kings, burial place of the kings of Thebes (ancient Luxor), you will have a brief stop at the visitors center. Guides are not permitted inside the tombs, but your guide will tell you what to look for inside the elaborately decorated rooms. If you wish to visit the tomb of King Tutankhamun, an additional cost is payable direct. Leaving the hot sands of the Valley of the Kings, you will visit the Temple of Hatshepsut, one of the most striking monuments in Egypt. Your guide will introduce you to the history of the temple and the story of Queen Hatshepsut, the famous female ruler of Egypt who posed as a male to gain the throne. There is free time to explore at your leisure as you wander the large courtyards and admire the intricate hieroglyphic decorations. Returning to Luxor there will be time for a brief photo stop at the Colossi of Memnon, which mark the site of the funerary temple of Amenhotep III. These two giant statues standing tall and proud on the West Bank are all that remain of the ancient complex. In addition you will have the chance to visit an alabaster factory and purchase genuine items if you wish. Duration of Tour: 4 hours Product Type: Sightseeing City: Luxor Country: Egypt More Information: Tour the most famous sites on Luxor's West Bank in the company of an expert private guide. You'll step back into Egypt's ancient history at the Valley of the Kings and Hatshepsut Temple on this private morning tour from Luxor. As this is a private tour, you can determine the amount of time you'd like to spend at each site. For more information and to add a review City: Luxor Country: Egypt Tour supplied by:Viator	£23.99
	Hilton High Day Tour departing Montego Bay Departing from Montego Bay, you will drive through Jamaica's scenic countryside, over mountains, through valley's, villages and lush tropical foliage on your way to the Hilton Plantation where you will be welcomed with a traditional Jamaican breakfast. After breakfast, enjoy a short walk down the lazy country road to St. Leonards where the students at the Village Basic School (during the school year) will entertain you with their charming songs and poetry! Then you will be invited to walk the lazy country road to the village of St. Leonards which is only a stone's throw away. On your return to the Hilton Plantation you will be greeted by an exquisite Jamaican buffet lunch featuring twelve different vegetables and a freshly roasted suckling pig, prepared in a traditional Jamaican brick oven! Enjoy complimentary fruit and rum punch while you are spoilt with true Jamaican tradition and hospitality! Following the luncheon, you will stroll around or relax on the front porches with your dessert and coffee and listen to the delightful melodic music played just for you by the Plantation Calypso Band, before returning to your hotel in time to catch another stunning Jamaican sunset! Duration of Tour: 8 hours Product Type: Cultural Tour City: Montego Bay Country: Jamaica More Information: Explore the rich culture of Jamaica at the Hilton Plantation! Enjoy a traditional Jamaican breakfast on arrival, before heading down the lazy country road to St. Leonards, where the Village Basic School students will entertain you with their songs and poetry. Return to the Plantation for an exquisite Jamaican buffet lunch, including freshly roasted suckling pig! For more information and to add a review City: Montego Bay Country: Jamaica Tour supplied by:Viator	£40.35
	Great Ocean Road High Adventure Day Tour from Melbourne Enjoy one of the world's great coastal drives - The Great Ocean Road in Victoria, Australia - with its dramatic scenery of striking contrasts. The region near the Victorian capital of Melbourne boasts powerful seas, golden beaches, peaceful townships, giant cliffs and lush forests. Begin by enjoying views of Melbourne and Port Phillip Bay from the West Gate Bridge, stroll along the pristine sandy beaches and wander through sleepy seaside holiday towns and then view the Twelve Apostles, majestic monoliths abruptly rising from the sea. Also, discover the deep fern gullies and eucalypt trees as they meet the sheer coast that plunges into the sparkling Southern Ocean, hear the legends of The Shipwreck Coast, enjoy traditional billy tea and stop for photos and relax while savoring breathtaking coastal panoramas. Make sure you bring plenty of film or memory sticks! Highlights on your Great Ocean Road Tour from Melbourne include: Travel by the city of Geelong and Corio Bay Pass world famous Bells Beach, home to World Surfing Championships Experience a traditional Aussie billy tea with vegemite crackers and lamingtons View the popular coastal townships of Torquay and Lorne - a surfer's haven and retreat Arrive at Lorne mid morning to allow overnight guests to disembark or return aboard to continue touring See many fern filled gullies and river inlets on your journey Tour the length of the Great Ocean Road passing towering limestone cliffs, sweeping white beaches and stunning forest scenery Inspect the fascinating Twelve Apostles Information Centre Take an optional helicopter flight over the dramatic shipwreck coast (own expense) See the amazing Twelve Apostles - limestone stacks rising dramatically from the Southern Ocean, an amazing photo opportunity Walk along the boardwalk and enjoy the scenery from various viewing platforms Duration of Tour: 13 hours Product Type: Day Tour City: Melbourne Country: Australia More Information: The Great Ocean Road hugs the Victorian coastline and this stunning region boasts powerful seas smashing into giant cliffs, golden beaches and lush forests. Highlights include the Twelve Apostles - the world's largest limestone towers - rising out of the sea, learning legends of the 'Shipwreck Coast' over traditional Aussie billy tea plus much more! For more information and to add a review City: Melbourne Country: Australia Tour supplied by:Viator	£64.51
	Best of Shanghai Day Tour including Jade Buddha Temple and The Bund Best of Shanghai Tour Highlights: Jade Buddha Temple Fresh Water Pearl Gallery People Square Shanghai Museum Yuyuan Garden Shanghai Old Street Bund Silk Factory Xin Tian Di (entertainment district) Whichever nickname you prefer for Shanghai, "Paris of the Orient" or "Pearl of China", this modern Chinese city captures the essence of new China, as well as its centuries of history and culture. Take this full day, guided sightseeing tour of Shanghai to unearth its many secrets. Read on for full itinerary details. Duration of Tour: 8 hours Product Type: Day Tour City: Shanghai Country: China More Information: See the main sites of the 'Paris of the Orient' - Shanghai. This includes the Jade Buddha Temple, Shanghai Museum, Bund and Bund History Museum, Yuyuan Garden, Shanghai Old Street, Fresh Water Pearl Gallery, a silk factory and Xin Tian Di, Shanghai's entertainment district. A guided sightseeing tour of Shanghai is a must for anyone visiting China's most modern city. For more information and to add a review City: Shanghai Country: China Tour supplied by:Viator	£28.90