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LanguagesGerman, English, Italian
Private tourOnly your group will participate
Pickup offeredSee the meeting and pickup details below
Overview
Explore the highlights of Aswan on a private full-day tour from Luxor. This tour offers a comfortable and personalized journey to one of Egypt’s most historic cities, combining ancient monuments, engineering marvels, and cultural landmarks. Visit the Temple of Horus at Edfu, an impressive Ptolemaic temple dedicated to the falcon god, followed by the iconic Temple of Philae, built on an island and dedicated to the goddess Isis. Discover the modern engineering feat of the Aswan High Dam, and marvel at the Unfinished Obelisk, a massive granite monument that offers insight into ancient stone carving techniques. Travel in a private, air-conditioned vehicle with a professional Egyptologist guide, ensuring a safe, comfortable, and informative journey through Egypt’s rich history.
What's included
1 night at aswan hotel
Fuel, tolls, and parking fees
Professional Egyptologist guide
Private air-conditioned vehicle
Hotel or Nile cruise pickup and drop-off
Assistance with luggage
Tipping (optional)
What to expect
Marsa Alam
2h
The tour begins with an early morning pickup from your hotel or Nile cruise in marsa alam.Your professional driver will escort you to a private, air-conditioned vehicle, ensuring a comfortable and relaxed start to your journey.
Temple of Philae
2h · Admission ticket included
Continue to the Temple of Philae, located on an island in the Nile and dedicated to the goddess Isis. Reach the temple by a short boat ride, and admire the beautifully preserved reliefs, columns, and sanctuaries. Your guide provides detailed insight into the temple’s construction, mythology, and significance in ancient Egyptian religion.
Unfinished Obelisk
1h 30m · Admission ticket included
Finally, stop at the Unfinished Obelisk, an enormous granite monument abandoned in its quarry. Discover the ancient techniques used to carve and transport these massive structures, and understand the challenges faced by Egyptian builders thousands of years ago.
Aswan High Dam
1h 30m · Admission ticket included
Next, visit the Aswan High Dam, a modern engineering marvel that controls Nile flooding and provides hydroelectric power. Learn about its construction, importance for Egypt’s agriculture, and the impressive scale of the dam.
Aswan
3h
After completing the sightseeing, enjoy a comfortable drive back to marsa Alam Your driver ensures a smooth journey, with the tour concluding at your hotel or Nile cruise, leaving you with lasting memories of Aswan’s ancient and modern wonders.
Meeting and pickup
Pickup details
Pickup from hotels or Nile cruises; please be ready 10 minutes early.
Additional information
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Public transportation options are available nearby
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.
