The Basics Short tours of the Aswan High Dam include stops at viewpoints and information on the dam’s construction.
Since the dam is on the way from Aswan to the Temple of Isis at Philae, many tours visit both attractions.
The Aswan High Dam was a collaboration between Egypt and the former Soviet Union on the western end of the dam, you’ll find a monument to the two countries’ relationship.
Things to Know Before You Go The Aswan High Dam is a must for engineering buffs. The dam is accessible to wheelchairs and strollers.
While the dam offers great views of the river and lake, the best spot from which to see the dam itself is located about half a mile (0.8 kilometers) downstream. Photos are allowed, but telephoto lenses are prohibited. Avoid photographing the dam’s military installments.