Elephantine Island

Probably the most beautiful place to visit in Aswan! The Elephantine island is a truly paradisiacal spot with wonderful gardens and some truly significant artifacts. It is a great place to spend some leisure time, wandering among the colorful houses of the Nubian villages Siou and Koti, fishing in the Nile, or having a picnic on the river banks.

Philea Island The Temple Isle

The ancient island of Philae was a sacred center for the cult of Isis and the location of a great temple complex now known as Philea Temple. For millennia, Philea Island attracted pilgrims from all over the known world and continued to be a pagan center of worship after the arrival and spread of Christianity. 

Philea Island was flooded and eventually became fully submerged after the creation of the Aswan Dam and Lake Nasser. The flooding prompted the UNESCO initiative to preserve the magnificent Temple of Philea. It was dismantled and relocated to Agilkia Island, which was renamed Philea Island. Take a felucca cruise to sail to Philea Island and see the magnificent Ancient Egyptian ruins.

The Temple of Philae A UNESCO World Heritage Site

Dedicated to the goddess Isis, the Temple of Philae is located in a beautiful setting, landscaped to match the original site of the temple when it was relocated by UNESCO after the building of the Aswan Dam threatened the site. The temple has several shrines and sanctuaries such as Trajan’s Kiosk or Pharaoh's Bed. Visit the temple at night to attend the Sound and Light show.

Ticket Price(s):
Regular: 50 EGP
Student: 25 EGP

Opening Hours:
Oct-May: 7am - 4pm
Jun-Sep: 7am - 5pm

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