Aswan Day Tour
Explore the best of Aswan in one day with this all-inclusive tour. Visit the iconic Aswan High Dam, the ancient Unfinished Obelisk, and the beautiful Philae Temple on Agilkia Island. With a professional Egyptologist guide, private air-conditioned transport, entry tickets, and a delicious local lunch included, this hassle-free experience lets you focus on the wonders of ancient and modern Egypt.
Tour Overview
Explore the best of Aswan in one day with this all-inclusive tour. Visit the iconic Aswan High Dam, the ancient Unfinished Obelisk, and the beautiful Philae Temple on Agilkia Island. With a professional Egyptologist guide, private air-conditioned transport, entry tickets, and a delicious local lunch included, this hassle-free experience lets you focus on the wonders of ancient and modern Egypt.
Itinerary / Full Details
- Duration: Approximately 8 hours
- Morning (approx. 8:00 AM):
- - Pickup from your Aswan hotel or Nile cruise ship in a private, air-conditioned vehicle.
- Late Morning:
- - Visit the Aswan High Dam (30-45 minutes)
- - Visit the Unfinished Obelisk (40 minutes)
- Early Afternoon:
- - Visit Philae Temple on Agilkia Island, including a motorboat ride (approx. 2 hours)
- - Lunch at a local restaurant (1 hour)
- Afternoon (optional add-on, may cost extra):
- - Nubian Village visit on the West Bank, or a felucca sail on the Nile (approx. 2 hours)
- Late Afternoon (approx. 4:00 PM):
- - Return transfer to your hotel in Aswan.
Included
- - Entry tickets to all main sites (High Dam, Unfinished Obelisk, Philae Temple)
- - Professional Egyptologist tour guide
- - All transportation in private air-conditioned vehicle with hotel pickup/drop-off
- - Lunch at a local restaurant
Excluded
- - Personal spending (souvenirs, extra snacks or drinks)
- - Gratuities / tips for guide, driver, or boat captain
- - Any optional activities or items not listed as included