Top Aswan Private Sightseeing Tours

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.

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.

There's no need to take a Nile cruise to see the majestic temples at Kom Ombo and Edfu. This private transfer service gets you from Aswan to Luxor in style with stops to enjoy both the double temple at Kom Ombo and the Temple of Horus at Edfu (entrance at your own expense). Your driver/guide will collect you from your Aswan hotel and drop you at your Luxor hotel.

Take to the ancient waters of the Nile–and escape the crowds of Aswan–on this private sailboat ride onboard a traditional Egyptian felucca, timed to enjoy the sunset. Glide along the river, feel the early evening breeze, and take in picturesque views of the city you’d otherwise have missed. Along the way, hear insights and stories from your guide.

It is time to visit one of the most impressive places in Egypt; the rock-cut temples of Abu Simbel in this 8 hours private guided tour. Enjoy these amazing temples with their unique design built for King Ramesses 2nd. and his beloved Queen Nefertari. With door-to-door transport by an air-conditioned vehicle from your hotel in Aswan.

Let Egypt’s millennia-old landmarks come to you on this 3-night Nile River Cruise. Sail from Aswan to Luxor, visiting Abu Simbel, Kom Ombo, and Edfu temples along the way. This deluxe experience provides meals and accommodation, Egyptologist-led shore excursions, a sunrise hot-air balloon ride over the Valley of Kings—everything you need for a relaxing experience.

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.

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.

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.

Skip the crowded buses or train carriages and travel from Aswan to Luxor on a luxurious, five-star cruise. Enjoy a sumptuous one-way passage down the famous Nile River, with stunning river views along the way. Cruises include a well-appointed private cabin and all meals included, with plenty of food options available to suit any palate.

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.

Explore the lush gardens of the Aswan Botanic Gardens on this private boat tour. Start by sailing down the Nile River in a traditional felucca sailboat, taking in the sights along the riverbanks, including the Agha Khan Mausoleum. When you arrive at the Aswan Botanic Gardens, discover rare and exotic plants and trees from around the world as you wander the garden’s lush pathways. Along the way, an Egyptologist guide will provide you with all the information you need to know about the history of this fascinating region.

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.

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.

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.

Time-poor travelers can skip the expense of a multi-day cruise but still see Luxor’s highlights on this private day tour from Aswan. Your Egyptologist guide collects you from your Aswan hotel and drops you at your Luxor city address. Along the way, enjoy lunch and visit four of Luxor’s five key sights: the Valley of the Kings, Colossi of Memnon, and Karnak and Hatshepsut 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!

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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