Aswan Highlights Tour from Luxor

Luxor, Egypt
Duration9h 30m
Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before
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TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesEnglish
Private tourOnly your group will participate
Pickup offeredSee the meeting and pickup details below

Overview

Private journey from Luxor to Aswan offers a comprehensive experience of Upper Egypt’s southern treasures. With a personal Egyptologist guide, you’ll explore the region’s most impressive temples, ancient engineering marvels, and scenic landscapes along the Nile. The private setting ensures flexibility, allowing you to enjoy each site at your own pace while learning captivating stories of Egypt’s ancient rulers. Traveling through the heart of the Nile Valley, you’ll witness authentic village life and breathtaking desert-meets-river views. This tour is ideal for travelers who value comfort, depth of history, and authentic cultural encounters.

What's included

  • Pick-up and drop-off service from your hotel
  • Bottled water
  • Return to Luxor in comfort
  • Snacks
  • All transfers by a private air-conditioned vehicle
  • Qualified Egyptologist Tour Guide
  • Gratuities (optional)
  • Enjoy a stop for lunch at a delicious local restaurant (food and drinks are at your own expense).
  • Tickets not included. Your private driver will gladly accompany you to the entrance counter to assist with purchase.

What to expect

  1. Luxor
    Pass by
    Private full-day tour from Luxor to Aswan, where Egypt’s southern treasures await your discovery. Travel comfortably in an air-conditioned private vehicle along the scenic Nile Valley, passing traditional villages and lush farmlands.
  2. Aswan
    2h
    Start with a comfortable pick-up from your Luxor hotel in a private, air-conditioned vehicle. Accompanied by your dedicated guide, your first destination unveils the enchanting Temple of Philae. A delightful motorboat ride will transport you across the shimmering waters to Agilkia Island, the temple's current and picturesque location. Explore the beautifully preserved pylons adorned with intricate carvings depicting ancient myths and pharaonic rulers. Marvel at the delicate details of the sanctuaries dedicated to Isis and other deities, absorbing the serene atmosphere of this relocated architectural gem.
  3. Aswan High Dam
    30m · Admission ticket not included
    Following your exploration of Philae, your private vehicle will take you to the impressive Aswan High Dam, a modern marvel of engineering. Ascend to the summit and gain panoramic vistas of Lake Nasser, one of the world's largest artificial lakes, and the surrounding landscape. Your guide will explain the dam's significant role in controlling the Nile's floods and generating hydroelectric power, providing insights into its impact on the region's development.
  4. Unfinished Obelisk
    30m · Admission ticket not included
    Your final stop in Aswan will be the fascinating Unfinished Obelisk. Witness firsthand the sheer scale and ambition of ancient Egyptian stonemasons as you stand before this massive granite structure, still attached to the bedrock. Learn about the techniques they employed and the reasons why this colossal obelisk was never completed, offering a unique glimpse into their monumental construction processes.
  5. Luxor
    Pass by
    Returning to Luxor in comfort. This private journey combines culture, scenery, and history for a perfect day out in southern Egypt.

Meeting and pickup

Pickup details

We will warmly greet you with a sign bearing your name from your hotel or location.

Additional information

  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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