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The temples of Edfu and Kom Ombo are often visited en route between Luxor and Aswan, but this private full-day lets you return to Aswan that same day. Learn about the history and culture of Egypt’s ancient Ptolemaic Kingdom as you tour each location alongside a trained Egyptologist. Enjoy unlimited time to ask questions, without the rush you’d experience on a group tour.

Cover three of Aswan’s most unmissable attractions on this special three-for-one combo tour, which includes Philae Temple, High Dam, and the Unfinished Obelisk. Listen to in-depth commentary from your Egyptologist guide as you visit the ancient riverside temple, quarry, and the 1960’s-built engineering feat. Tours include air-conditioned vehicle transfers.

Ideal for travelers short on time, this private, half-day tour of the Giza Pyramids and the Sphinx lets you tick off one of Egypt’s most iconic destinations with the rest of the day free for other activities. Learn about the ancient world of mummies and pharaohs from your own personal Egyptologist-trained guide. Enter a burial chamber or include a camelback ride or lunch stop at an extra cost.

Don’t stress over an arrival transfer when you fly into Aswan—instead, book this Aswan Private Transfer from Aswan International Airport for peace of mind. A driver meets you at the airport with a personalized sign and picks you up to take you to your accommodation or the cruise port. Plus, your driver knows the best ways around the city to get around quickly.

Explore the best ancient monuments and tourist sights Travel to Egypt has to offer in 1 Day tour. See the highlights of picturesque Aswan on a comprehensive tour with an expert Egyptologist guide. Traveling by air-conditioned car, start with views of the Aswan High Dam, the massive 1960s structure built to counter the annual flooding of the Nile. Admire the dam and then see the Unfinished Obelisk, a gigantic, half-carved obelisk abandoned in its quarry by ancient quarrymen. Later, ride a boat to Philae Temple, renowned for its beautiful island location. Tour the magnificent courts, terraces and chambers dedicated to the goddess Isis before returning to Aswan proper.

Start your journey with a convenient pickup between 4:00 a.m. and 9:00 a.m. and travel in comfort in a modern, air-conditioned vehicle on a scenic 3-hour drive through the Sahara Desert. Along the way, enjoy a short break at a desert rest stop and witness the impressive Toshka Project, Egypt’s ambitious desert reclamation and irrigation initiative. Upon arrival at Abu Simbel, you’ll meet your professional Egyptologist guide, who will bring the history of this extraordinary site to life. Explore the Great Temple of Ramses II and the Temple of Queen Nefertari, both masterfully carved into the mountainside around 1300 B.C. Learn the fascinating stories of King Ramses II, his beloved wife Nefertari, and the incredible engineering feat of relocating the entire temple complex in 1964 to protect it from the rising waters of Lake Nasser. This tour blends comfort, culture, and breathtaking history—making it an unforgettable journey into Egypt’s ancient past.

See two of Egypt’s greatest ancient spectacles on this sharing tour to Abu Simbel day trip by minibus from Aswan, drive to western Lake Nasser, and behold the colossal, rock statues of Ramses II of the two iconic lakeside temples. Learn their history, and go inside to see their towering statues, pillars and murals. If time allows before your return to Aswan, check out the visitor center that charts how both the temples were relocated here, piece by piece, in 1968 to save them from flooding. Sharing minibus tour from Aswan to Abu Simbel Visit Abu Simbel's Great Temple of Ramses II and smaller Temple of Hathor, Egypt's most-visited sites after the Great Pyramids Free time to tour inside both temples Enjoy privileged, personalized attention from your expert Egyptologist guide on this special private tour Pick-up and drop-off from Aswan hotels and port

See the highlights of the Nile without having to change hotels or go on long day trips by opting for a 3-night cruise excursion. You'll visit temples and funerary sites in Luxor on your first day and second morning before setting sail for your adventure. On your third day, you'll visit Edfu Temple and Kom Ombo, and you’ll visit the Abu Simbel Temple and the Aswan High Dam on day four.

Discover the Nile-side temples of Kom Ombo and Edfu on a private day trip from Aswan. With an Egyptologist guide, journey north to Kom Ombo Temple, dedicated to the crocodile god Sobek and falcon-headed god Horus. Admire the stone columns, forecourt and sanctuaries, and unravel their history with your guide. After an included boxed lunch, continue to Edfu, a large cult temple to Horus. See the large pylon, court and other chambers as your guide unveils their secrets. Afterward, return to Aswan or choose an optional hotel drop-off in Luxor.

Follow in the footsteps of the pharaohs as you cruise the River Nile from Aswan to Luxor. Pair the comfort of a modern ship with informative guided tours and door-to-door transfers on this 4-day, 5-star experience. See the highlights of Aswan and Luxor, including Philae Temple, Kom Ombo, Edfu, and the Valley of the Kings, and savor nine meals. Entrance fees and a Gala Dinner on New Year's Eve are extra.

Discover the grand Abu Simbel temples, which were, built by King Ramses II, during this full-day private tour from Aswan. Head south, towards the Sudanese border, to explore this UNESCO World Heritage Site and learn about the lives of the ancient pharaohs. After getting background knowledge from your guide, enjoy ample time to explore the temples on your own, before heading back to Aswan.

Our French-speaking Egyptologist guide will pick you up where you are in Aswan to start your discovery which lasts about 4 hours. First you start by private car to Lake Nasser where you will visit Kalabsha, you will take a motor boat as the site is today on an island. The site consists of several monuments moved by Unesco from the rise in level of Lake Nasser which is formed thanks to the new Aswan Dam. You will discover the temples of Kalabsha, Beit El-Ouli, and Gerf Hussein. There are stelae, chapels, and Grafitti who are saved on this island. Then you will return to your car to continue to the pier which is between the two dams of Aswan where you will take another motor boat to discover the monuments of Philae which are also saved where you will visit The great temple dedicated to the goddess Isis, The chapel which is dedicated to the goddess Hathor, and finally The kiosk of the Roman emperor Trajan.

Enjoy a fabulous day to the Temples of Abu Simbel and the Nubian Village in Aswan. The ancient temples of Abu Simbel, built by Pharaoh Ramses II and relocated to a dramatic lakeside setting in Nubia, are a highlight of any visit to Aswan. This private day tour, with your own qualified Egyptologist, includes, bottled water and your own air-conditioned transport enables you to make the three-hour journey in comfort. Explore the Nubian Village and visit some of the Nubian families. Motorboat to the Nubian Village included.

Head towards the Sudanese border on a day trip from Aswan to explore the Abu Simbel Temple Complex. Visit the two great temples—the Great Temple of Ramses II and the Temple of Nefertari—and learn about the history of the monuments as well as their construction from a qualified Egyptologist guide. This tour includes round-trip hotel transfers from Aswan and guarantees that visitors avoid long lines.

Aswan is filled with important historical attractions, but sights are spread out, making them difficult to tick off in limited time. Ideal for travelers with tight schedules, this half-day, small-group experience covers Aswan High Dam, the Unfinished Obelisk, and the stunningly preserved island Temple of Philae, all in a handful of hours. Air-conditioned door-to-door ground transportation is provided, plus a scenic motorboat ride along the Nile River.

Take this special opportunity to visit the Great Temple of Abu Simbel with or without a guide. Discover one of the most magnificent monuments in Egypt with included hotel pickup from Aswan. Enjoy a full day tour exploring Abu Simbel temple (one of UNESCO site) and enjoy a comfortable pick up and drop off from your hotel. The tour start at 4:00 am take 3 hours in the way and 2 hours in the temple and 3 hours back , you will back to Aswan at 1:30 pm

Explore Cairo and Upper Egypt’s ancient landmarks on a private, hassle-free multi-day tour. After convenient hotel pickup from Cairo or Giza City, visit the Great Pyramids of Giza, the Sphinx, the Egyptian Museum, and the centuries-old Khan El Khalili bazaar with a guide. Catch a flight to Aswan and visit historic sites like the Valley of the Kings and Abu Simbel.

Some sightseeing tours pack too many sights into the allotted time, making you feel super rushed. This 4-day Aswan and Luxor Nile cruise is a great alternative because it spaces out attractions so you feel like you get ample time at each. Explore popular places such as Philae, the Aswan Dam, the Temple of Kom Ombo, the Temple of Edfu, and Karnak.

Avoid the hassle of finding a ride at the chaotic airport when you arrive in Aswan and book this reliable Aswan International Airport Private Arrival Transfer ahead of your visit. Your private group of up to 15 gets picked up by a driver and gets help with your luggage. Once onboard the vehicle, you’ll ride smoothly to your accommodation in Aswan.

Tick off two of Aswan’s top sights in a single day during this half-day, small-group combo tour. See how Lake Nasser was created using a feat of modern engineering at the High Dam. Then enjoy a boat ride to Agilika Island for an Egyptologist-led visit to Philae Temple, dedicated to the goddess Isis. Hotel transfers are provided.

See three of Aswan’s top sights over the course of a fday on this private excursion. Board your private, air-conditioned vehicle at your Aswan hotel or Nile cruise and depart for the High Dam of Aswan, built in 1960. Then it’s off to learn about ancient Egypt as you explore the Unfinished Obelisk and take a boat ride to the Philae Temple, dedicated to the Goddess Isis. All entrance fees extra.

travel from the city of Aswan to the city of Luxor or travel from the city of Luxor to the city of Aswan by private air conditioning car during the journey we stop 2 times in order to discover the temple of kom ombo and the temple of Edfu with your professional egyptologist tour guide .

A day tour to Philae temple in Aswan and the High Dam will make you enjoy Aswan highlights. Visit the high dam then go to the cult center of goddess Isis “Philae temple”, Know more about Osiris and how he was killed by Seth his brother and how Isis was able to find her dead husband!

See Luxor’s top attractions in one day on a guided day trip from Aswan. After a drive through the lush Nile Valley, tour the key sites of what was ancient Thebes as a qualified Egyptologist guide recounts their stories and secrets. Travel to the West Bank to visit age-old pharaonic tombs at the Valley of the Kings, and see the stunning Temple of Hatshepsut and Colossi of Memnon. After lunch, switch to the East Bank to explore awe-inspiring Karnak and beautiful Luxor Temple. Hotel pickups and drop-offs included.