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Elephantine Island tour on Aswan with expert Egyptologists

Aswan, Egypt

5 hours (approx.)
Pickup offered
Group discounts
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English

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Overview

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.

Enrich your visit with context and insights from a trained Egyptologist
Relax with front-door pickup and drop-off from any hotel within Aswan
Enjoy a scenic ride along the legendary Nile River—included in the tour
Bottled water is provided, so no need to bring your own

What's Included

Bottled water on board the vehicle during the tour
Private qualified English-speaking Egyptologist guide
Transport to the whole sights which mentioned
air-conditioned transportations
Pick up from your point and return back
motor boat ride

Sightseeing entrance fees are to be paid on spot by credit card
other Languages Egyptologist guide are available up to request

$30.00 per booking
Tipping, beverages, extra activities, and Personal spending

Meeting and Pickup

Pickup points

Select a pickup point

Pickup details

We do pick up all travelers outside Aswan City at an extra cost per person

Itinerary

Elephantine Island

5 hours • Admission Ticket Not Included

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Infants must sit on laps
Wheelchair accessible
We do pickup all travelers in Aswan city with an extra cost of $10 per person.

Transportation is wheelchair accessible
Most travelers can participate
This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate

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Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

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Reviews

4.3

based on 6 reviews

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Elephantine Island in Aswan

Cristin_C, Dec 2025

Elephantine Island is a less frequently visited destination because its temples are not that spectacular. But we were accompanied by an expert Egyptologist, Aida by name, who explained to us in great detail about the history of those temples and everything that was in that area. Because the island has 3 parts of which we only visited the temples. The excursion lasts a maximum of 2 hours and not 5 hours as it was in the description on Viator.

Response from Host, Dec 2025

Greetings from Sunrise tours, Egypt. We thank you so much for sharing your experience with us & our community, we are so grateful, and you are appreciated. It was our pleasure to have you among our lovely clients, we look forward to welcoming you again when you return and again with our best wishes to enjoy each moment in your life. Sunrise tours team

So close to Aswan city but a million miles from the hustle and bustle

Simon_B, Feb 2023

Iman was a fantastic guide - really friendly and personable. It was wonderful to see the island - so peaceful. The sites were really interesting and with the guide became alive in their description.

Response from Host, Mar 2023

Dear Value Client Greetings from Sunrise tours Egypt. On behalf of the team and me personally, We thank you so much for sharing your experience with us and the community. We love to have lovely clients such as you and we will be looking forward to welcoming you again and again. Love to hear from you, Bahaa Eldin tour Operator

Excellent

Robbin_H, Sep 2021

What a great tour, my guide was excellent!! She knew so much and was so helpful when I wanted to add more to my day!! Thank you!!

Response from Host, Oct 2021

Greetings from Sunrise Tours. On behalf of all the team, we thank you so much for sharing your views and experience with us. Your review is highly appreciated and is very important to us and the community. Thank you again! Sunrise Tours Team