Top Aswan Tours, Sightseeing & Cruises

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.

With only one bus a day, getting to the Abu Simbel Temples on public transit is a high-risk approach. Skip the stress without breaking the bank on this affordable shared shuttle service, with an early morning pickup from your Aswan hotel. You’ll have time to explore the temples independently before your driver drops you back at your door.

A Nile River cruise is undeniably one of the best ways to see the ruins of ancient Egypt as well as modern life along the banks of the Nile. This cruise travels between Aswan and Luxor for four days and takes you into the heart of Egypt with daily excursions to major landmarks. Select an upgrade for a private option that means personalized attention from your own guide.

Set sail through the heart of Egypt on a Nile River cruise from Aswan to Luxor. Swap your hotel for a night on the longest river in Africa, with breakfast, dinner, and two lunches included. Relax on deck, soak up stunning views, and enjoy onboard amenities. There’s also the option to opt for a luxury ship experience with exciting add-ons, like a hot air balloon ride over ancient wonders.

Set sail on a 4-day River Nile cruise and experience Egypt like never before. Perfect for those short on time, this adventure-packed tour includes visits to ancient temples, horse-drawn carriage rides, a sunrise hot air balloon ride over Luxor, and more. Back on board, enjoy evening entertainment and views you can’t get on land. All meals—breakfast, lunch, and dinner—are included, with hotel pickup for added convenience.

• Enjoy a 3-day and 2-night Nile cruise from Aswan to Luxor. • Visit Abu Simbel, Edfu, and Kom Ombo temples. • Explore the Valley of the Kings, Hatshepsut Temple, Karnak Temple, and Luxor Temple. • Discover the Colossi of Memnon and the beauty of the Nile.

There’s no better way to discover Aswan than from the Nile, but haggling with boat captains can be frustrating and rarely yields good value. Enjoy a stress-free experience, prebooked online in the currency of your choice, with these private Aswan river adventures. Book a felucca sailboat ride or a Nubian village trip, or combine both into one fantastic experience—all with a guide to ensure a meaningful adventure.

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.

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.

A Nile River cruise is undeniably one of the best ways to see the ruins of ancient Egypt as well as modern life along the banks of the Nile. This cruise travels between Aswan and Luxor for four days and takes you into the heart of Egypt with daily excursions to major landmarks. Select an upgrade for a private option that means personalized attention from your own guide. * Depart Aswan for a 4-day Nile River deluxe cruise, one-way to Luxor * Enjoy 5-star accommodation and meals, making the journey all-inclusive * See the sights with an Egyptologist during daily group tours

Skip the expense of flying and travel south for a Nile cruise in style. Exploring with a guide in a group capped at just 15 travelers, catch the sleeper train to Aswan, then join a 5-star ship for a full-board cruise. See the signature sights of Aswan, Kom Ombo, Edfu, and Luxor with a guide—please note, entrance fees are not included. Finally, take the sleeper back from Luxor.

Monuments to royal power and passion, the Abu Simbel Temples are a Lower Egypt highlight but getting there can be tricky. Enjoy space to spread out and set the air conditioning to a temperature that suits you on this private door-to-door tour with onboard Wi-Fi. Your Egyptologist guide will tell tales of Ramses II and Nefertari, and how the temples escaped the rising Nile. Entrance fees are at your expense.

Enjoy 4-day Aswan and Luxor Nile cruise is a great alternative because it spaces out attractions, so you feel like you get a great time at each. - Explore popular places such as Philae, the Aswan Dam, the Temple of Kom Ombo, the Temple of Edfu, and Karnak. - See top Aswan and Luxor attractions during this 4-day Nile cruise - Travel stress-free—meals provided while on board This Nile cruise includes three nights of accommodations Cruise ship features a pool and sun deck for relaxing in between sightseeing - Enjoy the hot air balloon as a great option

Just because you are in Hurghada doesn’t mean you have to miss out on the ancient highlights of Cairo. This bus tour whisks you away from the resort town to the Egyptian capital for a day of sightseeing. See the Pyramids of Giza, the Sphinx, and thousands of artifacts at the Egyptian Museum (all entrance fees extra). A delicious local lunch is also included.

Travel from Aswan to Philae and enjoy the amazing view of the Nile on your way. Explore the beauty of the most picturesque temple in all of Egypt, the Philae Temple, alongside your Egyptologist guide.

Marvel 4-day Aswan and Luxor Nile cruise is a great alternative because it spaces out attractions, so you feel like you get a great time at each. - Explore popular places such as Philae, the Aswan Dam, the Temple of Kom Ombo, the Temple of Edfu, and Karnak. - See top Aswan and Luxor attractions during this 4-day Nile cruise - Travel stress-free—meals provided while on board This Nile cruise includes three nights of accommodations Cruise ship features a pool and sun deck for relaxing in between sightseeing - Enjoy the hot air balloon as a great option

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 Aswan's sites on a half-day tour with a private Egyptologist guide. Learn the secrets of the legendary Philae Temple, the mystery of the Unfinished Obelisk, and the wonders of the High Dam.

Enjoy a comfortable and tailor-made visit to the millennia-old temple complex of Abu Simbel during this full-day private tour from Aswan. Travel into the desert in a private air-conditioned vehicle, with hotel transfers and bottled water provided. Explore the UNESCO World Heritage Site on your own, or upgrade to include a guide to hear invaluable information, before returning to Aswan that same day.

Cruise the Nile River from Aswan to Luxor on a 5-star cruise that explores the ancient highlights of the Upper Nile. From the Temple of Philae to Kom Ombo Temple and the Valley of the Kings, discover royal tombs to temples. An included sunrise hot-air balloon flight above Luxor’s magnificent West Bank helps take in the scale of the ancient settlement, and onboard entertainment ensures a lively cruise. Discover one of the most impressive temples in Egypt by visiting Abu Simbel 285 km south of Aswan.

Explore Egypt aboard a Nile cruise on this 4-day experience from Aswan. In the company of an Egyptologist guide who brings ancient Egypt to life, explore the astonishing temples of Abu Simbel, Kom Ombo, and Edfu; visit a local family in a Nubian village on Soheil Island; and soar over the Valley of the Kings on a hot air balloon ride over Luxor.

Take the guesswork out of exploring Egypt–and sail a historic route along the River Nile–on this 4-day, 3-night cruise from Aswan to Luxor, with transfers and tours included. Explore top landmarks including Abu Simbel, Philae Temple, and the Valley of the Kings, see Luxor from above on a hot air balloon ride, and learn about Ancient Egyptian history, culture, and architecture from an Egyptologist guide.

Cruise down one of the world’s most iconic waterways during this multi-day, luxury journey from Aswan to Luxor aboard a five-star boat. Enjoy included hotel pickup and drop-off with comfortable, air-conditioned transfers in a private vehicle. Settle back and discover world-renowned attractions along the way, including Karnak Temple and Kom Ombo.