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Temple of Isis in Philae

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Temple of Isis in Philae

Temple of Isis in Philae

This ancient Egyptian temple complex is located on an island in the Nile at Aswan. It is dedicated to the goddess Isis and is known for its position, which gives the appearance of the structures floating on the water. Travelers visit this site to see the preserved reliefs and the architectural layout of the temple complex.

Getting There

To reach the temple from Aswan city centre, visitors must take a taxi to the boat dock and then hire a motorboat to cross the Nile. The total travel time typically takes between 30 and 45 minutes depending on traffic and boat availability.

Duration of Visit

Allow approximately 2 to 3 hours to explore the main temple structures and the surrounding island grounds.

When to Visit

Early morning is recommended to avoid the midday heat and the largest crowds. The site gets crowded during the peak winter tourist season. Avoid visiting during the hottest months of summer if you are sensitive to high temperatures.

Nearby Attractions

Because the temple is situated on an island, it is easy to combine the visit with other nearby sites on or near Agilkia Island:

  • Trajan's Kiosk: 0.1km
  • Agilkia Island: 0.1km
  • Bigeh: 0.6km
  • Philae: 0.7km

Updated September 13, 2026 · Edited by the World by City editors

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Itineraries including this place

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Aswan 3-Day Itinerary (2 Nights)

A 3-day route through Aswan grouped by daily travel distance for optimal sightseeing.

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Aswan 4-Day Itinerary (3 Nights)

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Good to visit alongside

Agilkia island

Nature

Agilkia island

Agilkia Island lies in the reservoir of the old Aswan Dam and is home to the Temple of Philae. When the temple's original site was submerged by the dam's construction, a UNESCO project relocated it stone by stone to this island.

0.1 km away
Trajan's Kiosk

Heritage & monuments

Trajan's Kiosk

A roofless temple on Agilkia Island south of Aswan, originally serving as the gateway to the Temple of Philae. It is said to have been built during the reign of the Roman emperor Trajan, and its unfinished columns are striking.

0.1 km away
Bigeh

Nature

Bigeh

Bigeh is an island in the Nile at Aswan that preserves ruins from the ancient Nubian region. It came to lie within the present-day reservoir after the old Aswan Dam was completed in 1902.

0.6 km away
Philae

Nature

Philae

An ancient Egyptian temple complex on an island in the Nile near Aswan. When the construction of the Aswan High Dam threatened to submerge it, UNESCO led an effort to relocate it to its current site, adding to its story.

0.7 km away
Heisa Island

Nature

Heisa Island

Heisa Island is an inhabited basalt island in the Nile at the site of the former First Cataract in Aswan, which came to lie within the reservoir after the Aswan Low Dam was completed in 1902. It is home to Kenzi Nubian-speaking residents, offering a taste of Nubian culture.

1.5 km away
International Museum of Nubia

Museums & galleries

International Museum of Nubia

An archaeology museum in Aswan, Egypt. It opened in 1997 in connection with a UNESCO campaign to save Nubian monuments, and displays artifacts from Nubian civilization.

6.0 km away