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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.

Cover the highlights of bustling, history-filled Aswan during this small-group tour. Marvel at the modern engineering feat known as the High Dam, learn how ancient monuments were constructed during a visit to the Unfinished Obelisk, and hop aboard a motorboat to travel across the Nile to stunning Philae Temple. Enjoy included hotel and cruise vessel transfers on this intimate, small-group tour.

See majestic Philae Temple lit up against the night sky by pre-booking this convenient private package to the Sound and Light Show—Philae. Guarantee access to Aswan’s most in-demand show and watch the love story of the ancient deities Isis and Osiris in a spectacular island setting. Besides tickets, your evening includes private, door-to-door, round-trip transfers in a modern, air-conditioned vehicle.

A lot of rides to the airport come with hidden fees or extra costs added on at the last minute—prebook this Aswan International Airport Private Departure Transfer and you’ll never have to worry about more fees. A private driver picks you and your private group up at your Aswan hotel or Aswan cruise port and takes you to the airport in time for your flight. A perfect, stress-free option for larger groups of up to 15 people.

The UNESCO-listed temples of Abu Simbel are among Nubia's most spectacular, with monumental statues and elaborate carvings, but the sites are located far from the beaten path, near the Sudanese border. Visit Abu Simbel as a hassle-free day trip from Aswan, on a 9-hour private tour that includes entrance fees and transport by air-conditioned vehicle. Choose from several departure options at time of booking.

Exploring Aswan’s highlights with a private guide means a more flexible and personalized sightseeing experience than on a shared trip. With this half-day tour, you travel with your own Egyptologist guide to the Unfinished Obelisk, Aswan High Dam, and Philae Temple, with the opportunity to view and learn about them as you like. Private air-conditioned transport, a choice of departure times, and hotel, port, and station pickup and drop-off are also included for convenience.

Step back in time on a private day trip from Aswan to the Temple of Horus and the Kom Ombo temple in Edfu. Enjoy a guided tour and relax on the transfer to Luxor in an air-conditioned car.

Visit the Dendera Temple Complex with this private tour from Luxor. Home to the Temple of Hathor, the Egyptian Goddess of Love, it’s one of the most impressive ancient sites in Upper Egypt. Travel to and from your Luxor hotel or Nile cruise in air-conditioned comfort and benefit from expertise of a private guide.

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.

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!

Avoid the crowds on this private tour and explore Aswan's ancient history in the company of just your party and an Egyptologist guide who can share illuminating information about the sites visited. Visit the High Dam, the Philae Temple, which honors the goddess Isis, and the unfinished obelisk.

Forget queuing for a taxi or juggling your luggage on public transport. Pre-book a private arrival transfer instead and enjoy a stress-free start to your Egypt vacation. Your driver will meet you at Aswan Airport and drive you directly to your Aswan hotel in the comfort of a spacious air-conditioned vehicle. There’s no need to worry about inconvenient arrival times or flight delays either – transfers are available round-the-clock, every day of the week.

Explore the Abu Simbel Temples with ease on this full-day guided tour from Aswan. Your qualified guide will pick you up from your hotel or ship and accompany you across the desert. On arrival, explore the exterior of the twin temples (entrance fees extra), reflected in Lake Nasser, and learn how they were relocated as the Nile rose.

Explore the temples of Edfu and Kom Ombo with your own Egyptologist guide on a private tour from Aswan. Relax into a private air-conditioned vehicle as you travel to these two well-preserved temples, and enjoy your guide’s full attention as you tour. Roam riverside Kom Ombo, dedicated to both the falcon and crocodile gods; and admire Edfu, the most intact of Egypt’s ancient sanctuaries. Hotel pickup and drop-off, plus entrance fees included.

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.

Explore Egypt aboard a Nile cruise on this 4-day experience from Aswan. In the company of an Egyptologist guide who brings ancient Egypt to life, explore the astonishing temples of Abu Simbel, Kom Ombo, and Edfu; visit a local family in a Nubian village on Soheil Island; and soar over the Valley of the Kings on a hot air balloon ride over Luxor.

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.

"Transfer to the south of Aswan which is around 3-hour drive to enjoy Abu Simbel day tour to Aswan by an air-conditioned vehicle. Abu Simbel temple, two massive rock temples in a village in Nubia, southern Egypt, near the border with Sudan. They are situated on the western bank of Lake Nasser, about 230 km southwest of Aswan. The two Temples of Abu Simbel, with their unique style, are considered to be the masterpieces of ancient Egypt. The great Abu Simbel temple is known as The Sun Temple of Ramses II. The Temple of Queen Nefertari is also Called Temple of Hathor who was the wife of the Sun God. So in a symbolic way, the two Temples, that of Ramses II and that of Nefertari bring Ramesses II, Nefertari, Hathor, and the Sun God together as one."

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.

Set sail on an unforgettable Nile cruise from Aswan to Luxor with Grace Way Travel. Bask in the warm sun, admire the timeless beauty of the immortal Nile, and explore the magnificent monuments of the world's first civilization. Discover the greatness of ancient Egypt on this extraordinary voyage.

Save yourself hours of time and a whole world of hassle with this private tour to the Abu Simbel Temple Complex. Traveling door to door in air-conditioned comfort with a qualified Egyptologist, take as much time as you like to explore the two titanic temples: one for Ramses II, the other for his wife Nefertari.

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.

This Philae Temple, Aswan High Dam, and Unfinished Obelisk Private Half-Day Tour is perfect for travelers who are short on time but still want to see Aswan’s main highlights while they’re staying in the city. A private experience gives you and your group an intimate look at Aswan High Dam, Unfinished Obelisk, and Philae Temple with a guide who’s there to tell about the history and answer questions. Plus, round-trip transport from Aswan is included, too.

Delve deep into the majesty of ancient Egypt on this private guided day tour that explores the dazzling Philae Temple, now on an island in the Nile, and the Nubian Museum, which covers 4,500 years of history. Your personal guide will collect you from your Aswan address, including cruise ships, in an air-conditioned vehicle, so there’s no need to worry about the summer heat. Upgrade for a restaurant lunch.