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

Private Aswan Felucca Ride & Botanical Garden Tour

About 2 hours including transfers; around 1 hour sailing

Sail the Nile on a private Aswan felucca ride and visit the Botanical Garden on Kitchener’s Island, with a crew and time among the shaded paths.

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

Philae Temple Sound & Light Show from Aswan

About 2 hours including transfers

See Philae Temple illuminated at its evening sound and light show, travelling from Aswan to the island for a narrated performance and return transfers.

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

Sehel Island Boat Tour & Famine Stela from Aswan

Half day

Visit Sehel Island by motorboat from Aswan, combining an island walk with its rock inscriptions and the Famine Stela on a half-day archaeology outing.

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

Kalabsha Temple & Nubian Museum Tour from Aswan

Full day; allow 8–9 hours

Explore Kalabsha Temple and Aswan’s Nubian Museum on a guided day linking a rescued lakeside sanctuary with Nubia’s archaeology, culture and modern history.

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

St Simeon Monastery Tour from Aswan by Boat & Camel

About 3–4 hours

Cross the Nile from Aswan and approach St Simeon Monastery by camel, exploring its desert ruins with a guide before the river crossing back.

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

Abu Simbel Tour from Aswan by Flight: Both Temples

Around 6 hours; depends on the flight timetable

Enquire about an Abu Simbel day trip from Aswan by flight, with both temples, airport transfers and a local visit arranged around a confirmed return service.

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

Aswan City Tour: Philae Temple, High Dam & Obelisk

About 4 hours

Explore Philae Temple, the Aswan High Dam and the Unfinished Obelisk on a guided city tour linking an island sanctuary, modern engineering and ancient quarries.

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

Abu Simbel Private Day Trip from Aswan by Car

About 9 hours; road conditions affect the return time

Visit Abu Simbel from Aswan by private car, exploring the temples of Ramses II and Nefertari with a local guide before returning by road the same day.

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

Aswan Nubian Village Tour by Motorboat

About 3 hours

Travel by motorboat from Aswan to a Nubian village for a guided walk and an arranged host visit, with time for river scenery and local conversation.

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

Kom Ombo & Edfu Temples Private Tour from Aswan

About 9 hours

Visit Kom Ombo and Edfu from Aswan on a private day trip, comparing the double temple of Sobek and Horus with Edfu’s great sanctuary of Horus.

From US$195 per adult View tour
Abu Simbel

Abu Simbel Sun Festival Tour from Aswan: Feb & Oct

Overnight departure; allow about 10–12 hours

Travel from Aswan for the Abu Simbel Sun Festival on 22 February or 22 October, with an overnight road departure and a guided temple visit.

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

Luxor Day Trip from Aswan: Valley of Kings & Karnak

About 13–14 hours

Explore Luxor from Aswan on a long private day trip covering the Valley of the Kings, Hatshepsut, Karnak and Luxor Temple, with lunch and road transfers.

From US$270 per adult View 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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