Nesobity Travel Egyptologist tour guide will pick you up from your hotel or airport to move to Aswan. A day tour to visit the nicest city of Egypt, a town of charm and beauty it is the land of Nubia. Its monuments have the special impression of the Greek-Roman era. The Greeks and Romans are influenced by the ancient Egyptian culture, religion, and architects, however, they decided to merge it with their heritage when they rebuilt the ruined temples. The Ptolemaic period started in 332 B.C by Alexander the Great when he invaded Egypt to liberate them from Persians and to establish his own great Empire. On the way to visit Aswan sightseeing, you will have a look and drive over the oldest dam in Egypt the low Aswan dam that was built in 1898. Probably the first tour will be the High-Dam distinctly is one of the biggest dams in the world was built in 1960. Enjoy seeing the reservoir “artificial lake Nasser”, friendship monument, and power plants. Secondly a water trip to Philae Island located in the middle of the Nile and was dedicated to the goddess Isis. You will be able to visit a complex of Geek-Roman chapels and Philae Temple. The entire complex is moved from its original location on Philae Island to Egilika Island to salvage it from submerging when the dams were built there. Thirdly a visit to the ancient quarry where the Unfinished Obelisk is lying down there. This place explains how the ancient Egyptians cut numerous obelisks in there to be found in their ancient temples. Finally, move back to Luxor hotel.