Top Aswan Half-day Tours - page 3

Unwind and set sail on the mighty Nile River during this private felucca tour in Aswan. Enjoy a smooth and noiseless ride in a traditional Egyptian watercraft. As you soak up the views, listen to commentary and context on the city and its history from an Egyptologist guide.

Discover the ancient island temple of Philae on this private half-day tour. Choose from morning or afternoon departure and enjoy convenient pickup from your Aswan hotel by air-conditioned vehicle. See the courts, colonnades, halls, and intricate carvings as a private guide provides background and context. Includes entrance fees for convenience.

Calling all birders: this private, three-hour bird-watching experience in Southern Egypt pairs you with a local expert nicknamed the “Birdman of Aswan.” Relax with front-door pick-up from your hotel and sail across the Nile to Lord Kitchener's Island in a traditional wind-powered felucca. Observe a variety of local birdlife in their natural habitat, including egrets, parakeets, and kingfishers, plus colorful flora like hibiscus and mimosa.

Set in a remote location facing Elephantine Island, 7th-century St. Simeon Monastery offers ancient frescoes, mosaics, and spectacular Nile and desert views. But negotiating with boat captains and camel guides can be stressful and foreigners rarely get the best deal. Skip the stress when you prebook this private trip, with hotel or cruise ship transfers, a motorboat, and a camel ride, plus a private guide to introduce the history.

Learn about the history of the West Bank of Luxor with your own private Egyptologist guide by signing up for this private tour. Just a few of the spots you'll visit include the Temple of Hatshepsut, Tutankhamun's Tomb, and the Colossi of Memnon, with time left over to shop for souvenirs.

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.

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.

A Nile River cruise is an essential part of any southern Egypt trip. This 3-day sail from Aswan to Luxor is the perfect way to cover a lot of ground in a short period of time. Enjoy all your meals onboard the vessel and stop at numerous temples and ruins along the way to learn more about ancient Egypt.

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.

Begin with pickup at your centrally-located hotel or cruise ship by 2:30 pm: the exact time of departure depends on your location and will be confirmed by the local supplier after booking. Transfer to a jetty on the Nile River, where you’ll board a boat for Sohail Island. Depending on river conditions and the weather, you’ll travel in a traditional felucca sailboat, or in a modern motorboat. Take in views of the Nile riverbanks on the way to Sohail Island, passing Elephantine Island along the way. Disembark on Sohail Island, and visit a traditional Nubian house to learn about the history and culture of the Nubian people over a glass of welcome tea. After your time at the house, take a walk to explore the island on your own, strolling through brightly-painted villages, and chatting with the locals. At the end of the afternoon, meet back up at the boat jetty, where you’ll begin the return trip to Aswan. This tour concludes with drop-off at your hotel or cruise ship at roughly 6:30 pm.

Discover the culture of the Nubians on this private tour to a Nubian Village on Soheil Island, on the west bank of Aswan. You will have the chance to meet and talk with a local family in order to learn more about their culture then take a stroll through the streets and visit the local school

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.

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 Aswan’s Nubian heritage during this private three-hour excursion to Sohail . Head inside a family home to get to know local community members. Listen to stories about the culture and history of the Nubian people over a home-brewed glass of tea. Enjoy free time to explore the village on your own, known for its brightly painted homes. boat ride on the Nile River are included. A private 3-hour Nubian heritage tour of Sohail . Pass Elephantine Island by boat and admire stunning riverfront views Get to know the local community and spend time with a Nubian family .

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.

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.

Enjoy an amazing adventure with quad bike and see the beauty of Luxor desert. Admire the landscape of the desert and see the panoramic view of the sunset while driving. Relax on board of a sailing boat and enjoy the natural life of the farms while sailing for about one hour. Door-to-door transfer included and professional guide.

Nubian communities have called southern Egypt home all the way since neolithic times, but not all travelers take the time to learn about Nubian cultural traditions. During this private half-day tour to Seheil Island in Aswan, you’ll enjoy an intimate meet-and-greet with a local Nubian family and an exclusive immersion into their unique culture. Tours include a visit to the Botanical Gardens on Lord Kitchener Island.

Break through the language barrier and discover Nubian culture on this private half-day tour of Gharb Soheil village. Cruise the Nile by motorboat, soaking up sights including the Aswan Botanic Garden and Elephantine Island, then meet a Nubian family in their home for coffee or hibiscus tea. Your guide will show you the brightly colored houses and lively village market before you return to your hotel.

Explore the Abu Simbel Temples with ease on this full-day guided tour from Aswan. Your qualified guide will collect you from your hotel or ship at your chosen departure time 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.

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.

Sail from Aswan to Luxor, with plenty of stops along the way to visit ancient temples, with this cruise package, which includes round-trip train transportation from Cairo. On-board amenities include a swimming pool, buffet meals, and live entertainment every evening. During the day, you'll visit attractions such as Luxor's East and West Banks and the Edfu and Kom Ombo Temples.

Explore the beautiful but often-overlooked Kalabsha Temple on the shores of Lake Nasser on this 3-hour private tour from Aswan, with an Egyptologist guide. Travel by air-conditioned minivan to this stunning water’s edge temple, originally built in 30 BC, and dismantled and relocated here in the 1960s after the building of the Aswan High Dam. View the pylon, court, hall and sanctuary and ogle the richly carved Egyptian and Roman-themed reliefs as your knowledgeable guide unlocks their fascinating secrets and symbolism. Ideal for ancient history buffs!