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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.

Visit Abu Simbel the easy way, with a package that includes an Egyptologist guide, hotel pickup, and round-trip minivan transport for a group of just 14 people. As tales of the Egyptian gods ring in your ears, you’ll check out Abu Simbel’s Great Temple of Rameses II and the Temple of Hathor — two masterpieces of ancient Egypt. Note that entry fees are at your own expense.

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.

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!

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.

Venture towards the border of Sudan on a private day tour from Aswan to the temples of Abu Simbel. These great temples were built by and dedicated to the great Pharaoh Ramses II over 3,000 years ago and are now UNESCO World Heritage Sites. Learn about the rich history of ancient Egypt from your guide as you tour the temples and carvings before heading back to Aswan.

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.

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.

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.

Explore the iconic temples of Edfu and Kom Ombo during this private, full-day excursion. Departing from either Aswan or Luxor, you’ll ride comfortably in a chauffeured and air-conditioned vehicle. Complimentary bottled water is provided. Tour both sites with your own personal guide, listening to explanations about the ancient Falcon god Horus and the crocodile God Sobek.

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.

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.

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 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.

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.

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.

Enjoy your Day Trip To St. Simeon Monastery that is located opposite the southern tip of Elephantine Island. Originally known as Anba Hatre Monastery, this structure dates back to the 6th century.

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.

"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."

Discover and Enjoy an exciting tour in Aswan to the temple of Kalabsha and the Nubian museum, where you will discover and experience the secrets of the Nubian civilization through the statues and figures that appeared inside the museum.

Aswan is famous for the High Dam and Philae Temple, meaning many travelers overlook one of its most ancient and mythologically significant sights: Elephantine Island. Learn the island’s role in millennia-old Egyptian spiritual beliefs during this private half-day experience, which explores the area’s little-known history. Hotel transfers, a motorboat ride down the Nile River, and your own personal Egyptologist guide are included.

A private ride shouldn’t be something you snag last-minute—prebook this Luxor Private Transfer Service from Aswan for a stress-free and safe option while in Egypt. This private car ride takes you through the long journey to Luxor in a comfortable, climate-controlled vehicle with bottled water and snacks provided. Once picked up, sit back and relax on the ride with a private driver who knows the best routes to take.

Your tour guide will pick you up from your Hotel in Aswan. drive by your ac private vehicle from Aswan Start to visit the unusual double temple built for Haroeris the falcon god and Sobek the crocodile god at Kom ombo. Kom ombo temple was built during the Greco-Roman period in Egypt. Enjoy fantastic carved scenes of the ancient Egyptian Calendar, the Medical instruments, and then visit the crocodile museum where some 300 Crocodile mummies are displayed then driving to Edfu City, where you will visit Edfu Temple dedicated to Horus the falcon. Horus temple is the most complete and the best preserved of all Egyptian temples. the temple was constructed between 237 and 57 BC during the Ptolemaic era extended between 332 – 30 BC. After finishing Continue , you will transfer to your hotel in Luxor .

Be dazzled by a magical sound and light show at the Philae Temple on this 1.5-hour trip from Aswan, with private round-trip transfers included. Travel to the beautiful ancient temple, set on an island in the Nile, and admire its spectacularly lit walls, pylons and court lit by a kaleidoscope of lights and lasers projections. See the illuminations reflected in the lapping waters, and walk through the floodlit halls and colonnades as the powerful commentary tells tales of the temple’s history and pharaohs past.