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A Nile River cruise is undeniably one of the best ways to see the ruins of ancient Egypt as well as modern life along the banks of the Nile. This cruise travels between Aswan and Luxor for four days and takes you into the heart of Egypt with daily excursions to major landmarks. Select an upgrade for a private option that means personalized attention from your own guide.

Travel from Aswan to Philae and enjoy the amazing view of the Nile on your way. Explore the beauty of the most picturesque temple in all of Egypt, the Philae Temple, alongside your Egyptologist guide.

Experience the magic of Southern Egypt on a luxurious four-day Nile cruise from Aswan. Explore Abu Simbel at sunrise, soar over Luxor’s Valley of the Kings in a hot-air balloon, and visit legendary temples like Philae, Kom Ombo, Edfu, Karnak, and Luxor. Enjoy five-star accommodations, full board, expert Egyptologist guides, and seamless air-conditioned transfers, offering an unforgettable blend of culture, breathtaking landscapes, and authentic Egyptian experiences.

See the highlights of Upper Egypt in just five days and four nights with this all-inclusive package from Cairo. You’ll fly from Cairo to Luxor, where you’ll visit the Valley of the Kings and other West Bank attractions before continuing down to the Edfu and Kom Omo Temples. Your tour will conclude in Aswan, followed by a flight back to Cairo.

See the ancient temples of Abu Simbel in the shortest amount of time during this half-day guided tour from Aswan, which includes round-trip domestic flight tickets. Choose between partly or fully guided Egyptologist-led tours. Enjoy comfortably ground transfers between your hotel and the airport in an air-conditioned minivan. Admission tickets to the Abu Simbel temple complex are included.

Add a cultural experience to your Aswan adventures, and visit a rural village to learn about the Nubian people and their traditions. You’ll visit a private home to sip coffee or tea from the ladies who live in the village, and enjoy a barbecue dinner as the sun goes down. Besides the opportunity to socialize with the local community, the experience gives you chance to live some of Egypt’s authentic culture.

Travel between Luxor and Aswan in comfort by opting for a private transfer between the two cities. Your driver will pick you up in an air-conditioned vehicle at your Luxor hotel or the cruise port and take you all the way to Aswan in a private, air-conditioned vehicle. You'll have the opportunity to stop to visit the temples at Edfu and Kom Ombo along the way, or you can head straight to Aswan.

Experience the magnificence of the ancient Abu Simbel Temples on a private full-day tour from Aswan. Skip the car rental hassle with private, air-conditioned transfers and enjoy a customizable itinerary just for you. Let your guide bring history to life as you uncover the stories behind these ancient wonders, with plenty of time for questions. Please note: Passport photocopies required at booking.

Avoid the hassle of flagging down a last-minute ride or taking unreliable public transport to the airport by prebooking this Aswan International Airport Private Transfer from Aswan. A driver meets you at your accommodation or cruise port location and picks you up. They know the best ways around the city to get to the airport in time for your departure flight.

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.

Discover three of Aswan’s top highlights with ease on a private tour by boat. Enjoy convenient pickup from your Aswan hotel or Nile cruise. Visit the Temple of Philae, the Unfinished Obelisk, and the Aswan High Dam, with a qualified guide in your preferred language to provide historical context and insights.

Visit the UNESCO-protected temple complex of Abu Simbel without breaking the bank during this budget-friendly, full-day shared excursion from Aswan. Ride comfortably by air-conditioned bus in a group limited to just 15 travelers. Relax with hotel pickup and drop-off from any location within Aswan. Visit the temples on your own, with admission tickets purchased separately and an optional guide available at an extra cost.

See two of Aswan’s top attractions on this double-duty guided day tour. First, visit the stunning, millennia-old lakeside temples of Kalabsha and Beit El-Wali, built by Ramesses II. Then, to central Aswan to visit the much-acclaimed Nubian Museum, where you can see Nubian history and culture in context through life-sized diorama displays.

• Enjoy a 3-day and 2-night Nile cruise from Aswan to Luxor. • Visit Abu Simbel, Edfu, and Kom Ombo temples. • Explore the Valley of the Kings, Hatshepsut Temple, Karnak Temple, and Luxor Temple. • Discover the Colossi of Memnon and the beauty of the Nile.

Visit a traditional community on the banks of the Nile River on a 4-hour Nubian village excursion from Aswan by motorboat. See Soheil Island and the Aswan Dam from the water, then learn about local culture by meeting a Nubian family. This 4-hour tour includes pickup and drop-off at your Aswan hotel, and departures are available throughout the day.

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.

Spend the evening enjoying the Sound and Light Show at Philae Temple. Journey through the narrated legends of the Goddess Isis & God Osiris.

This full-day Luxor tour ensures that you get a complete picture of both the East and the West banks of this ancient city. Visit the Valley of the Kings and learn about the burial rituals of the pharaohs; see the Temple of Hatshepsut, dedicated to the only pharaonic woman to reign in Ancient Egypt; and admire the Colossi of Memnon, Karnak Temple, and Luxor Temple. Door-to-door transport from your Luxor hotel or airport and lunch included.

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.

Cruise down one of the world’s most iconic waterways during this multi-day, luxury journey from Aswan to Luxor aboard a five-star boat. Enjoy included hotel pickup and drop-off with comfortable, air-conditioned transfers in a private vehicle. Settle back and discover world-renowned attractions along the way, including Karnak Temple and Kom Ombo.

Visit some of the most important ancient attractions on Luxor's West Bank with an Egyptologist guide by your side. This private tour will take you to the Habu Temple, the Valley of the Nobles, and Deir El Madina (AKA the Valley of the Artisans), where you'll learn all about ancient history and have plenty of time to ask questions and take pictures.

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.

See the highlights of picturesque Aswan on a comprehensive tour with an expert Egyptologist guide. Traveling by air-conditioned vehicle, 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.

Spend a morning deepening your understanding of Luxor's history on this private, guided tour. Your Egyptologist guide will take you to Medinat Habu, the mortuary temple of King Ramses III, as well as to other lesser-visited archeological sites, including the Valley of the Artisans and the Ramesseum (Ramses II's mortuary temple), all in a private, air-conditioned vehicle.