Nile islands, Nubian heritage and Abu Simbel

Aswan tours & day trips

Sail a felucca, explore island temples and meet Nubian hosts. Compare 12 experiences, including Abu Simbel by road or air and a full day in Luxor.

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Trajan’s Kiosk at Philae Temple in Aswan, framed by palms and flowers

Philae Temple: François Philipp / Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 3.0. Resized and cropped for display.

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12 experiences
Private Aswan Felucca Ride and Botanical Garden Visit — tour photograph
Nile & Nubian culture

Private Aswan Felucca Ride and Botanical Garden Visit

About 2 hours including transfers; around 1 hour sailing

Sail the Nile on a private Aswan felucca and visit the Botanical Garden. Enjoy Elephantine Island views with a relaxed river itinerary and guide.

From US$40 per adultView tour
Philae Temple Sound and Light Show from Aswan — tour photograph
Evening experiences

Philae Temple Sound and Light Show from Aswan

About 2 hours including transfers

See Philae Temple illuminated during its evening sound and light show. Request the performance language, Aswan transfers and island boat arrangements.

From US$50 per adultView tour
Sehel Island Boat Trip and Famine Stela Tour from Aswan — tour photograph
Nile & Nubian culture

Sehel Island Boat Trip and Famine Stela Tour from Aswan

Half day

Travel by motorboat to Sehel Island near Aswan for Nubian village lanes and the Famine Stela. A guided island outing with a two-adult starting rate.

From US$45 per adult (minimum 2 adults)View tour
Kalabsha Temple and Nubian Museum Tour from Aswan — tour photograph
Temples & heritage

Kalabsha Temple and Nubian Museum Tour from Aswan

Full day; allow 8–9 hours

Explore Kalabsha Temple and the Nubian Museum on a guided Aswan tour connecting a relocated lakeside monument with Nubian art and cultural history.

From US$115 per adultView tour
St Simeon Monastery Boat and Camel Tour from Aswan — tour photograph
Temples & heritage

St Simeon Monastery Boat and Camel Tour from Aswan

About 3–4 hours

Cross the Nile and approach St Simeon Monastery by camel on a guided Aswan excursion. Explore the desert monastery ruins on the West Bank.

From US$105 per adultView tour
Abu Simbel Day Tour by Flight from Aswan — tour photograph
Abu Simbel

Abu Simbel Day Tour by Flight from Aswan

Around 6 hours; depends on the flight timetable

Request an Abu Simbel flight excursion from Aswan with airport transfers and a guided visit to the temples of Ramesses II and Nefertari.

From US$445 per adultView tour
Aswan Highlights: High Dam, Unfinished Obelisk and Philae — tour photograph
Temples & heritage

Aswan Highlights: High Dam, Unfinished Obelisk and Philae

About 4 hours

Visit Aswan's High Dam, the granite quarry's Unfinished Obelisk and island-set Philae Temple on a private guided highlights tour.

From US$90 per adultView tour
Abu Simbel Private Day Trip by Car from Aswan — tour photograph
Abu Simbel

Abu Simbel Private Day Trip by Car from Aswan

About 9 hours; road conditions affect the return time

Visit Abu Simbel from Aswan by private air-conditioned car, with a local guide and admission to the temples of Ramesses II and Nefertari.

From US$170 per adultView tour
Nubian Village Motorboat Tour from Aswan — tour photograph
Nile & Nubian culture

Nubian Village Motorboat Tour from Aswan

About 3 hours

Cruise from Aswan to a Nubian village near Sehel Island. Walk colourful lanes and meet a local host on a guided visit with motorboat transfers.

From US$60 per adultView tour
Kom Ombo and Edfu Temples Private Day Tour from Aswan — tour photograph
Day trips

Kom Ombo and Edfu Temples Private Day Tour from Aswan

About 9 hours

Explore the riverside temple at Kom Ombo and the Temple of Horus at Edfu on a private day trip from Aswan, with guiding, entries and lunch proposed.

From US$195 per adultView tour
Abu Simbel

Abu Simbel Sun Festival Tour from Aswan: February and October

Overnight departure; allow about 10–12 hours

Travel from Aswan for Abu Simbel's Sun Festival on 22 February or 22 October, with overnight road transfers and a guided temple visit proposed.

From US$195 per adultView tour
Luxor Day Tour from Aswan: Valley of the Kings and Temples — tour photograph
Day trips

Luxor Day Tour from Aswan: Valley of the Kings and Temples

About 13–14 hours

Visit Luxor from Aswan in a full road day: Valley of the Kings, Hatshepsut Temple, Karnak and Luxor Temple, with private guiding and lunch proposed.

From US$270 per adultView tour

Planning your Aswan tour

Which Abu Simbel tour should I choose?
The private car trip is a full road day. The flight proposal requires a suitable operating return service. The Sun Festival itinerary is specifically for 22 February or 22 October, with pickup potentially the previous night.
Are Sehel Island and the Nubian Village the same visit?
These pages describe different landing points. Sehel Island includes its rock inscriptions and Famine Stela; the Nubian Village outing visits a west-bank community near the island. Confirm the exact programme in your quote.
What do the starting rates include?
Each tour lists proposed inclusions and extras. Sehel Island requires at least two adults for the displayed rate. Children, infants, pickup coverage and any unresolved boat or admission charges need a separate quote.
Can I combine a long day trip with onward travel?
Abu Simbel, Kom Ombo and Edfu, and Luxor involve substantial road travel. Keep time after the expected return and confirm the itinerary before arranging a flight or train connection.
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