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Philae Temple (Temple of Isis) Tours and Tickets

Q: How much does it cost to visit Philae Temple in 2024?

The entrance fee for visiting Philae Temple is currently 300 Egyptian pounds per person. That’s just for admission; the temple complex is only reachable by boat, so you’ll also want to count in round-trip boat fare (roughly 200-300 Egyptian pounds) if you’re not visiting as part of a tour.

Q: What is the best month to visit Philae Temple?

Avoid the summer months, when scorching daytime temperatures can make sightseeing unpleasant—however, if you can bear the heat, you’ll also likely encounter fewer crowds. Aim for October to April, when weather conditions are more favorable for doing lots of walking outdoors. Ramadan can be challenging, as sites have early closures.

Q: Can you take photos at Philae Temple?

Yes, taking photographs for yourself (as in, not for commercial use) is permitted at Philae Temple, and photography is generally included in the regular admission fee. If you’re a professional photographer, or considering using a drone, then you’ll need to inquire in advance. Avoid flash photography, as it can be damaging to monuments.

Q: Does Philae Temple have a dress code?

No, there’s no strict dress code, although modesty is preferred and shows respect for local cultures. You’ll want to wear loose, lightweight clothing in summer and spring and dress in layers during the winter months, as temperatures can plummet after sunset. If you’re concerned about sun protection, wear a wide-brimmed hat.

Q: How long does it take to tour Philae Temple?

If visiting Philae Temple as part of a tour, you can expect to spend around an hour going through the temple complex—which is relatively compact and located on a small island—as well as listening to the guide’s explanations. If you’re visiting alone, you may choose to spend even longer at the site.

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aukaily, May 2026

Excellent Tour with a Fantastic Guide

I had a great experience on this tour ,The AC car was very clean and comfortable, which made the journey enjoyable. Our guide Moataz was very knowledgeable, shared interesting information throughout the trip, and also had a great sense of humor that kept the atmosphere fun and engaging. The tour stops were well planned and gave us enough time to enjoy each place. Overall, a wonderful experience and highly recommended

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A must do in ASSUAN

We had a splendid time with Omar ( guide) and Hani ( driver). They are very kind and know English very well. Omar is prepared on everything we visited and he answered all our questions. They even brought us to the quarry to see how local people extract the stole from the ground. We really uppreciated their company and we suggest tourists to book this trip with them.

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ann_s, Apr 2026

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Great day with a knowledgeable guide. Comfy transport and loved the perfume/aromatherapy section. Temple is well worth a visit and dam is fascinating.

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Moataz was an excellent tour guide with amazing knowledge and passion. His English was very good and he explained everything to us in an easily understandable way and included us in his explanations which was great fun. He has a strong passion for Egypt and its history, he provided many interesting facts along these lines. You will be very lucky if Moataz is your tour guide 😁

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Wonderful exploration of Aswan major sites. Our guide Zak was the best guide we’ve had on our Egypt trip so far. Extremely knowledgeable, excellent English (he was concerned about this but his language skills were great). He pointed out all the details we would have missed on our own. Transit and other details of the tour were as expected.