Overview
Discover the beauty, history and Nubian character of Aswan on a private full-day trip from Luxor. Travel in a comfortable air-conditioned vehicle and explore Aswan’s most important attractions, including the High Dam, the Unfinished Obelisk and the magnificent Philae Temple, reached by motorboat across the Nile.
Highlights Tour
- Private day trip from Luxor to Aswan
- Visit the impressive Aswan High Dam
- Explore the ancient Unfinished Obelisk
- Enjoy a motorboat journey to Philae Temple
- Discover the Temple of Isis with an Egyptologist
- Enjoy lunch at a local restaurant
- Private hotel or Nile cruise pickup and drop-off
Tour Itinerary
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A Journey from Ancient Luxor to Beautiful Aswan
Your private driver and Egyptologist guide will meet you at your hotel or Nile cruise in Luxor early in the morning. Begin the approximately four-hour drive south to Aswan in a modern air-conditioned vehicle.Discover one of Egypt’s most important modern engineering projects. Enjoy panoramic views of Lake Nasser and learn how the High Dam transformed Egypt’s agriculture and electricity production.
Visit the ancient granite quarries of Aswan and see the enormous Unfinished Obelisk. Your guide will explain how the ancient Egyptians extracted, shaped and transported massive stone monuments.
Take a motorboat across the Nile to Agilkia Island and explore the beautiful Philae Temple. Dedicated primarily to the goddess Isis, the temple is famous for its impressive pylons, columns and detailed reliefs.
Enjoy lunch at a selected local restaurant in Aswan. Vegetarian meals can be arranged when requested in advance.
Depending on the available time, enjoy a short walk along the Nile or browse traditional spices, souvenirs and Nubian products at a local market.
After completing your Aswan sightseeing tour, relax during the private drive back to Luxor. Arrival at your hotel or Nile cruise is expected in the evening.
Package Features List
Included
- Private air-conditioned hotel transfers
- Pickup and drop-off in Luxor
- Professional Egyptologist tour guide
- Entrance fees to the mentioned attractions
- Motorboat ride to Philae Temple
- Lunch at a local restaurant
- Bottled water
- Taxes and service charges
Not Included
- Personal Expenses
- Optional Excursions & Activities.
- Tipping
Additional Info
- The tour begins early in the morning, usually around 6:00 AM.
- The total duration is approximately 12–14 hours, including the return journey to Luxor.
- Driving time between Luxor and Aswan is approximately four hours each way.
- Pickup time will be confirmed one day before the tour.
- Please provide your hotel or Nile cruise details when booking.
Frequently Asked & Question
Yes. The tour starts in Luxor early in the morning and returns to Luxor in the evening on the same day.
The complete experience takes approximately 12–14 hours, depending on traffic, sightseeing time and your hotel’s location.
The drive usually takes approximately four hours in each direction.
No. They are not included in this itinerary because adding them would make the same-day return trip extremely long. They can be included in a one-way transfer from Luxor to Aswan or a customised extended itinerary.
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