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Private Overnight trip to Luxor from Aswan
2 days 1-night private tour runs daily starts at 7:00 am, includes Pick up service from your hotel in Aswan and return, Professional guide, 1 Night Hotel accommodation on Bed & Breakfast Basis, all transfers by a modern Air Conditioned vehicle, Bottled water during your trip, Lunch at Local restaurant on your First Day and…
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Nile cruise from Luxor to Aswan for 3 nights includes tours
Cruise the Nile River from Aswan to Luxor on a 5-star cruise that explores the ancient highlights of the Upper Nile. From the Temple of Philae to Kom Ombo Temple and the Valley of the Kings, discover royal tombs to temples. An included sunrise hot-air balloon flight above Luxor’s magnificent West Bank helps take in…
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Top Day Tour To Luxor From Aswan
See Luxor’s top attractions in one day on a guided day trip from Aswan. After a drive through the lush Nile Valley, tour the key sites of what was ancient Thebes as a qualified Egyptologist guide recounts their stories and secrets. Travel to the West Bank to visit age-old pharaonic tombs at the Valley of…
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Enjoy (3) Nights Cruise With Abu Simbel , Balloon & Tours From Aswan To Luxor
Cruise the Nile River from Aswan to Luxor on a 5-star cruise that explores the ancient highlights of the Upper Nile. From the Temple of Philae to Kom Ombo Temple and the Valley of the Kings, discover royal tombs to temples. An included sunrise hot-air balloon flight above Luxor’s magnificent West Bank helps take in…
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Aswan to Luxor: Full-Day Private Tour Temples and Tombs
You will be picked up from your hotel in Aswan for a private tour to the necropolis on the West Bank of Luxor. We start at the spectacular Valley of the Kings where you will descent into 3 Royal Tombs. Next is a visit to the rock hewn mortuary Temple of Queen Hatshepsut in Deir…
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4 Days Nile Cruise From Aswan To Luxor With Abu Simbel Temples & Balloon
To Enjoy sailing Nile cruise and visit the most ancient temples in the whole world in Luxor and Aswan.
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Private Day Tour to Luxor from Aswan
Tour Guide will take you from your hotel in Aswan, to the train station and go to Luxor. As for the train gate in Luxor, the tour guide looks at you and the beginning of the visit Luxor landmarks Enjoy a Private Day Tour in Luxor. Visit Valley of the Kings. Visit Hatshsute Temple. Visit…
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Nile Cruises Trips From Aswan to Luxor for 4 Days 3 Nights – Private Tour
A cruise down the river Nile is a far more relaxed way to see the sights between Aswan and Luxor that rushing along roads. This 4-day, 3-night cruise includes accommodation and meals, as well as visits to Aswan’s Philae Temple, the High Dam, and Unfinished Obelisk, and Edfu, Kom ombo and the Valley of the…
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Nile Cruises Trips From Aswan to Luxor for 4 Days 3 Nights
Sightseeing attractions between Aswan and Luxor that rushing along roads. This 4-day, 3-night tour package includes accommodation and meals, as well as visits to Aswan’s Philae Temple, the High Dam, and Unfinished Obelisk, and Edfu, Kom ombo and the Valley of the Kings in Luxor.
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04 Days Nile Cruise from Aswan to Luxor
3 nights Nile Cruise on board a 5 stars Nile Cruise and enjoy the scenery of the Nile River Banks that has remained intact since the time of the Pharaohs. This tour includes sightseeing in Luxor (Karnak temples, temple of Queen Hatshepsut, Colossi of Memnon, Valley of Kings), Kom Ombo temple, Edfu temple, and in…
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Aga Khan Mausoleum (Tomb of Muhammad Shah Aga Khan) Attractions & Things to do
Discover the charm and hidden gems of Aga Khan Mausoleum (Tomb of Muhammad Shah Aga Khan) with customized tours. Whether it’s your first visit or a return trip, we craft unforgettable experiences with personalized itineraries. Book your Aswan tours today for an insider’s view of the best sights and attractions!
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Lake Nasser (Lake Nubia) Attractions & Things to do
Discover the charm and hidden gems of Lake Nasser (Lake Nubia) with customized tours. Whether it’s your first visit or a return trip, we craft unforgettable experiences with personalized itineraries. Book your Aswan tours today for an insider’s view of the best sights and attractions!
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St. Simeon Monastery Attractions & Things to do
Discover the charm and hidden gems of St. Simeon Monastery with customized tours. Whether it’s your first visit or a return trip, we craft unforgettable experiences with personalized itineraries. Book your Aswan tours today for an insider’s view of the best sights and attractions!
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Elephantine Island Attractions & Things to do
Discover the charm and hidden gems of Elephantine Island with customized tours. Whether it’s your first visit or a return trip, we craft unforgettable experiences with personalized itineraries. Book your Aswan tours today for an insider’s view of the best sights and attractions!
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Temple of Kalabsha Attractions & Things to do
Discover the charm and hidden gems of Temple of Kalabsha with customized tours. Whether it’s your first visit or a return trip, we craft unforgettable experiences with personalized itineraries. Book your Aswan tours today for an insider’s view of the best sights and attractions!
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Aswan Botanical Garden Attractions & Things to do
Discover the charm and hidden gems of Aswan Botanical Garden with customized tours. Whether it’s your first visit or a return trip, we craft unforgettable experiences with personalized itineraries. Book your Aswan tours today for an insider’s view of the best sights and attractions!
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Nubian Museum Attractions & Things to do
Discover the charm and hidden gems of Nubian Museum with customized tours. Whether it’s your first visit or a return trip, we craft unforgettable experiences with personalized itineraries. Book your Aswan tours today for an insider’s view of the best sights and attractions!
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Nubian Villages (Siou and Koti) Attractions & Things to do
Discover the charm and hidden gems of Nubian Villages (Siou and Koti) with customized tours. Whether it’s your first visit or a return trip, we craft unforgettable experiences with personalized itineraries. Book your Aswan tours today for an insider’s view of the best sights and attractions!
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Unfinished Obelisk Attractions & Things to do
Discover the charm and hidden gems of Unfinished Obelisk with customized tours. Whether it’s your first visit or a return trip, we craft unforgettable experiences with personalized itineraries. Book your Aswan tours today for an insider’s view of the best sights and attractions!
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Abu Simbel Temples Attractions & Things to do
Discover the charm and hidden gems of Abu Simbel Temples with customized tours. Whether it’s your first visit or a return trip, we craft unforgettable experiences with personalized itineraries. Book your Aswan tours today for an insider’s view of the best sights and attractions!
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Aswan Market (Sharia el Souk) Attractions & Things to do
Discover the charm and hidden gems of Aswan Market (Sharia el Souk) with customized tours. Whether it’s your first visit or a return trip, we craft unforgettable experiences with personalized itineraries. Book your Aswan tours today for an insider’s view of the best sights and attractions!
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Kom Ombo Temple Attractions & Things to do
Discover the charm and hidden gems of Kom Ombo Temple with customized tours. Whether it’s your first visit or a return trip, we craft unforgettable experiences with personalized itineraries. Book your Aswan tours today for an insider’s view of the best sights and attractions!
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Aswan High Dam Attractions & Things to do
Discover the charm and hidden gems of Aswan High Dam with customized tours. Whether it’s your first visit or a return trip, we craft unforgettable experiences with personalized itineraries. Book your Aswan tours today for an insider’s view of the best sights and attractions!
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Philae Temple (Temple of Isis) Attractions & Things to do
Discover the charm and hidden gems of Philae Temple (Temple of Isis) with customized tours. Whether it’s your first visit or a return trip, we craft unforgettable experiences with personalized itineraries. Book your Aswan tours today for an insider’s view of the best sights and attractions!
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All about Aswan
When to visit
Aswan’s peak season is from October to April, when pleasantly warm days make enjoying the city’s sights a breeze. November and March are the quietest months during this period. From May to September, the ferocious sun keeps tourists away. Aside from religious holidays, there aren’t many big events in Aswan. The exceptions are the sun festivals in Abu Simbel (in mid-October and mid-February) when the sun illuminate its inner sanctum of the main temple.
Getting around
It’s possible to explore central Aswan on foot; aim to browse shops and souks mid-morning or in the evening, when the weather is cooler. If you’re not on an organized tour, your best bet for visiting the ancient ruins around the city is to negotiate a reasonable day-trip price with a cab driver. Alternatively, you can use Aswan’s microbus, which is a shared minivan service that ply the key routes in and around downtown. While you can also rent a car, driving here isn’t for the faint-hearted.
Traveler tips
Most of Aswan’s tourist attractions are well-established; the most popular are the Unfinished Obelisk, the Philae Temple, and Abu Simbel. If your schedule allows it, head further afield to the Sculpture Symposium, sometimes called the Aswan Sculpture Park. Set on the rocky hills near the Philae Temple Dock, this open-air venue is studded with granite sculptures created by international artists. Wander among the surreal modernist works—including eggs, hippos, and other weird creations—and enjoy the stunning backdrop of Lake Nasser.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Aswan famous for?
Egypt’s southernmost city, Aswan is famed for its Nile scenery and ancient monuments. Highlights include the UNESCO-listed Philae Temple (on an island), the Unfinished Obelisk that’s abandoned in a pharaonic-era quarry, and Aswan High Dam. The gigantic, UNESCO-protected Abu Simbel temples beside Lake Nasser are also within a day-trip distance.
How many days should I spend in Aswan?
Two days are probably enough, but three lets you appreciate Aswan’s setting. On day one, visit the Unfinished Obelisk, Philae, and High Dam. Stop by Abu Simbel the next day. On day three, explore a botanical garden and nearby Nubian villages and cruise the Nile by felucca, a Mediterranean sailboat.
Why should I visit Aswan?
Aswan’s ancient relics are its crowd-pleasers. See the Unfinished Obelisk—a granite pillar half-carved by long-ago stonemasons—and explore Philae Temple, resplendent on a Nile island. Also unmissable is a day trip to Abu Simbel. Aswan’s unhurried pace also makes it a great battery recharger after a busy Nile cruise or sightseeing trip.
Is it worth visiting Abu Simbel?
Yes. Abu Simbel’s two 3,000-year-old UNESCO-listed temples (Ramses II and Hathor) that overlook Lake Nasser are some of Egypt’s most awe-inspiring sights, and both are fronted by notable statues. Equally impressive as their original construction is that both were dismantled and rebuilt here in 1968 to protect from flooding.
Where is Aswan in the Bible?
Aswan is mentioned in the Hebrew Bible as the region of Syene, Seveneh, or Sinim on Egypt’s southern limits. Reference to what may be the Aswan area appears in Isaiah 49:12 in the prophecy that “peoples shall come from the north and west, and the land of Sinim.”
How can I get to Aswan?
Indirect flights to Aswan—with stops—leave from cities worldwide, while direct flights depart from Cairo and Luxor. Many travelers visit Aswan while on Luxor-Aswan Nile cruises. Trains run to Aswan from Luxor and Cairo, while private Aswan road transfers from Luxor let you stop at antiquity sites like Edfu en route.