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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.

Take in aerial views of Luxor and its iconic landmarks on this private 45-minute hot air balloon flight. Your pilot/guide will be dedicated to just you and your private party; you'll be able to ask questions and listen to commentary tailored to your interests. All transportation to and from the launch site is included for a door-to-door experience.

With High Quality Service, Discover the Rich heritage and history of Luxor and Aswan with the beauty of Egypt Nile Valley. Enjoy the beautiful Nile Valley scenery and the real Egyptian life from your 5 stars Nile Cruise Ship deck, in 5 days, 4 Nights from Luxor to Aswan. Discover the highlights of the sightseeing in Luxor and Aswan, stop in the way to visit the Pharaonic sites of interest such as Edfu and Kom Ombo Temples. Discover the most impressive temples of Abu Simbel from Aswan and enjoy a memorable Hot Air balloon Ride over Luxor. Have fun and enjoy plenty of entertainments nights such as belly dancing show, Galabeya party, Nubian show or disco and more in this 5 days Nile Cruise between Luxor and Aswan city.

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.

Visit three of Aswan’s most iconic attractions during this half-day private tour. Explore the millennia-old Philae Temple, dedicated to the goddess Isis, get a peek at Egypt’s modern engineering marvel at the High Dam, and learn how ancient Egyptians constructed stone monuments during a visit to the Unfinished Obelisk. Egyptologist-led tours include door-to-door transfers and bottled water.

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.

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.

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.

Visit two of southern Egypt’s most important cities and their historic monuments during this private overnight tour from Cairo. See key sights such as the Temple of Isis on Philae Island, Abu Simbel, Karnak Temple, the Valley of the Kings, and the Temple of Hatshepsut. A variety of packages are available, including options with and without accommodation.

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.

"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."

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.

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.

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.

Experience both the ancient and modern sides of Nubia on this guided, door-to-door day trip. Your guide will introduce you to Nubian culture, help you connect with locals, and share historical insights you might otherwise miss. Visit the stunning Philae Temple, located on an island in the Nile, and then take a boat ride to a Nubian village near Sehel Island. Here, you’ll meet locals, shop for handcrafted items, and capture photos of the vibrant, colorful homes.

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.

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.

Experience the stunning millennia-old temple complex of Abu Simbel during this private, full-day excursion from Aswan. Ride comfortably from the city in an air-conditioned vehicle, with hotel pickup and drop-off provided. Learn about the history of King Ramses II as you explore the ancient structures with your own private guide. Admission tickets are purchased separately.

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.

Spend a day snorkeling among the colorful marine life in the Red Sea--and make it back to Luxor in time for bed--with this full-day tour. Your driver will pick you up at your hotel or cruise ship in Luxor and take you to Safaga, where you'll take a boat out to a coral reef and onwards to the sandy shores of Utopia Island. Lunch will be served on board, free of charge, and all snorkeling and safety equipment will be provided.

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.

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!

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

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.