Aswan10 hours
Abu Simbel Sunrise Tour from Aswan
Early-morning private transfer to the legendary temples of Ramses II at Abu Simbel.
From
€75/ person
Upper Egypt
Aswan
Nubian soul on the Nile's southern bend
About Aswan
Aswan is Egypt's most beautiful Nile city — palm islands, Nubian villages and the floating temples of Philae and Abu Simbel.
Highlights
- Philae Temple
- Abu Simbel
- Nubian villages
- Felucca sail at sunset
Things to do in Aswan
- 1
Sail a felucca around Elephantine Island
- 2
Day trip to Abu Simbel
- 3
Visit a Nubian village for lunch
Travel tips
- ★Pack light layers — desert nights can be cool.
Top tours in Aswan
Aswan4 hours
Philae Temple Tour from Aswan
Boat ride to Agilkia Island and a private Egyptologist tour of the rescued Temple of Isis.
From
€35/ person
Aswan4 hours
Nubian Village Tour from Aswan
Colourful Nubian villages, traditional crocodile houses, henna and Nubian tea with a local family.
From
€30/ person
Aswan10 hours
Kom Ombo & Edfu Temples Tour from Aswan
Visit the dual temple of Kom Ombo and the perfectly preserved Temple of Horus at Edfu in one day.
From
€75/ person
Aswan2 hours
Aswan Felucca Ride on the Nile
Sail traditional Egyptian feluccas around Elephantine and Kitchener's Island at sunset.
From
€20/ person
Aswan5 hours
Aswan City Tour — High Dam & Unfinished Obelisk
Aswan High Dam, the unfinished obelisk and Philae Temple with a private Egyptologist.
From
€45/ person
Aswan3 hours
Aswan Old Market Walking Tour
Explore the spice and Nubian souk of Aswan with a local guide — perfumes, hibiscus, baskets and spices.
From
€18/ person
Aswan (from Luxor)16 hours
Abu Simbel Tour from Luxor
Private transfer to Aswan and Abu Simbel — sunrise at the temples of Ramses II and Nefertari, return to Luxor.
From
€180/ person
Aswan (from Luxor)12 hours
Aswan Day Tour from Luxor
Philae Temple, the High Dam and the unfinished obelisk — full day Egyptologist-guided tour from Luxor.
From
€95/ person
Aswan (from Cairo)14 hours
Abu Simbel Tour from Cairo by Flight
Same-day domestic flights from Cairo to Abu Simbel via Aswan with a private Egyptologist.
From
€380/ person
Aswan (from Cairo)2 days / 1 night
Aswan Tour from Cairo by Flight
Fly to Aswan, two days of guided sightseeing including Abu Simbel and the Philae Temple.
From
€420/ person
Aswan (from Cairo)3 days / 2 nights
Aswan Tour from Cairo by Sleeper Train
Sleeper-train along the Nile, two days in Aswan with Abu Simbel and Philae included.
From
€340/ person
Aswan (from Hurghada)2 days / 1 night
Abu Simbel Tour from Hurghada
Combined Aswan and Abu Simbel experience from Hurghada — overnight in a 4-star hotel.
From
€320/ person
Aswan (from Hurghada)2 days / 1 night
Aswan Tour from Hurghada
Comfortable transfer to Aswan, full day of sightseeing and an optional Abu Simbel add-on.
From
€290/ person
Frequently asked questions
Is Abu Simbel worth the trip?
Absolutely. The temples of Ramses II are one of Egypt's most unforgettable sights.