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.

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.

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 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.

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.

E Sail along the banks of the world’s longest and most legendary river — the Nile, on an unforgettable 3-day, 2-night cruise from Aswan to Luxor. Discover the wonders of ancient Egypt, starting with the magnificent Abu Simbel Temples, then sail through breathtaking Nile scenery to Kom Ombo and Edfu Temples. In Luxor, explore the legendary Valley of the Kings, Temple of Hatshepsut, Colossi of Memnon, Luxor Temple, and Karnak Temple. Experience Egypt’s greatest ancient treasures while relaxing on the Nile — a journey through thousands of years of history, all in one unforgettable cruise.

See the ancient temples of Abu Simbel in the shortest amount of time during this half-day guided tour from Aswan, which includes round-trip domestic flight tickets. Choose between partly or fully guided Egyptologist-led tours. Enjoy comfortably ground transfers between your hotel and the airport in an air-conditioned minivan. Admission tickets to the Abu Simbel temple complex are included.

Focus more on the royal temples of Abu Simbel and less on logistics, with this comprehensive day trip from Aswan. Alongside an Egyptologist guide, you’ll travel direct from your Aswan hotel to the striking archaeological complex. You’ll have ample free time to discover the temples on your own, followed up with commentary from your guide to learn all about them.

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.

The Abu Simbel Temples—the Great Temple of Ramses II and the Temple of Hathor, honoring his wife Nefertari—are among Nubia's most iconic sights. Avoid shared transport discomfort with this private car tour from your hotel in Aswan. Upgrade options include a guide, entry fees, and lunch for a seamless, personalized experience.

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.

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!

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Beautifully preserved, Philae Temple (Temple of Isis) stands atop a Nile island and the river's reflective waters form the perfect setting for one of Egypt's most spectacular sound and light shows. Walk through the magnificent temple as you hear its history and the stories of the ancient deities Isis and Osiris. Private round-trip transfers direct from your hotel save time, with no waiting on other travelers.

See more of Egypt and check off a Nile cruise with this 3-night experience from Aswan. Offering a convenient and relaxing way to visit Abu Simbel and Luxor, this package includes hotel pickup, Nile cruise ship accommodation, meals, and trips with an Egyptologist guide. Extra highlights include an Abu Simbel small-group tour, a visit to a local family in a Nubian village on Soheil Island, and a Luxor hot air balloon ride.

Discover some of the most important sights of ancient Egypt on this 4-day, 3-night private cruise along the River Nile. Starting in Aswan, you'll visit temples like Philae, Edfu, and Kom Ombo on your way to Luxor and the Valley of Kings. When not sightseeing, relax on the ship's sun deck and swimming pool.

Painstakingly relocated in the 1960s to prevent them from flooding, the Lake Nasser temples of Abu Simbel are one of Egypt’s ancient glories. Make a visit as comfortable as it can be on this private trip from Aswan. Skip the hassles of flying, and enjoy the scenery as you’re driven to and from the massive temples direct from your hotel or cruise ship. Admission and an Egyptologist guide are 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

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.