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An ancient Egyptian obelisk with hieroglyphs, surrounded by stone ruins. 2
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The previous price was RM 28 and current price is RM 22 per adult
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Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 1h 33m
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Multiple languages

Overview

  • Step beyond polished statues and towering pyramids to uncover the raw origins of ancient Egypt's greatest monuments. Trace the journey of Aswan granite from the Nile to the scorching depths of the ancient quarries. Discover the logistics of moving 1,000-ton monoliths, feel the physical toll of laborers who carved mountains with hand-held stones, and stand before the Unfinished Obelisk—a monument to human ambition doomed by a single flaw. This is a story of engineering miracles, backbreaking labor, and the quest for immortality.

    • A 2.6 km self-guided tour with 6 stops over 93 min
    • Ideal for travelers interested in History & Memory and Urbanism, Infrastructure & Innovation
    • Immersively told in a podcast style by experts and locals
    • Matching audio content, AI guide and navigation through the app

Activity location

  • Aswan
    • Aswan, Egypt

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Coptic Orthodox Cathedral of the Archangel Michael
    • Ferial Squer
    • 1240853, Sheyakhah Oula, Aswan Governorate, Egypt

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Aswan Unfinished Obelisk Self Guided Audio Walking Tour in Multilingual

  • Activity duration is 1 hour and 33 minutes1h 33m
    1h 33m
  • Opening hours: Mon 0:00-23:59
  • English
Price details
RM 27.12
RM 21.70 x 1 AdultRM 21.70
Total
The previous price was RM 27.12 and current price is RM 21.70
20% off

What's included, what's not

  • Inclusions
    Verified facts woven into an engaging story
  • Inclusions
    Interactive in-app guide for questions about the story and surroundings
  • Inclusions
    Precise navigation between the stops
  • Inclusions
    Immersive podcast-style audio featuring experts and locals

Know before you book

    • Service animals allowed
    • Public transportation options are available nearby
    • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Activity itinerary

Aswan

  • 10m
The Aswan Corniche near Archangel Michael Cathedral marks where the Nile transitions into the rocky First Cataract, the ancient highway for monumental granite.

Aswan

  • 10m
Ferial Garden offers a panoramic viewpoint over the unique geological formations of the First Cataract and the famous Aswan pink granite.

Nubian Museum

  • 10m
The outdoor gardens of the Nubian Museum feature authentic ancient quarry marks and unfinished statues, introducing the artisans’ tools and techniques.

Unfinished Obelisk

  • 10m
At the northern quarry entrance, explore the brutal daily reality, organization, and living conditions of the ancient quarry workers.

Unfinished Obelisk

  • 10m
The centerpiece of the tour: a colossal, 1,200-ton monument abandoned in the bedrock due to a fatal flaw, revealing the secrets of ancient engineering.

Aswan

  • 10m
At the Dolerite Pounder Pits, examine distinct scoop marks left by dolerite pounders and reflect on the immense human effort that shaped the ancient world.

Location

Activity location

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    Aswan
    • Aswan, Egypt

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    Coptic Orthodox Cathedral of the Archangel Michael
    • Ferial Squer
    • 1240853, Sheyakhah Oula, Aswan Governorate, Egypt

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