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Aswan is the smallest, southernmost, and by far the most laid-back of the major tourist cities on the Nile (others being Cairo, Giza, and Luxor). Once the ancient Egyptians’ gateway to Africa, today it’s the perfect base for exploring Upper Egypt. Here are the best day trips from Aswan.
St. Simeon Monastery — 2 miles (3 km) away by boat
In as little as half a day, it’s possible to embark on a tour to the seventh-century St. Simeon Monastery. Situated across the Nile River on the tip of Elephantine Island, the fortress-like monastery was originally dedicated to the Egyptian saint Anba Hadra; only later, in the 10th century, was it dedicated to St. Simeon. In its heyday, the monastery likely housed some 1,000 monks who used it as a base in their work of converting the Nubians to Christianity.
Gharb Soheil — 18 miles (29 km) away
When the High Dam was constructed, Nubians were forced to flee their homelands by the Nile due to the threat of rising waters. Today a small Nubian village on Soheil Island, just south of Aswan, offers one of Egypt’s last remaining glimpses into the traditional culture, language, traditions, and colorful crafts of the Nubian people. No bridges connect the island to Aswan, so the only way of reaching the village is by motorboat or felucca. Many visitors stop at the village as part of a Nile cruise.
Kom Ombo and Edfu — 30 miles (48 km) away
The Temple of Kom Ombo was built in honor of the crocodile-headed Sobek, god of fertility and creator of the world, and Haroeris, more familiar as the ancient falcon-headed Horus. The temple, unusual because of its double entrance, dates to the reign of Ptolemy VI. A short drive from Kom Ombo is Edfu, a majestic temple dedicated to Horus. The temple is built on the site where Horus is said to have revenged the murder of his father, Osiris, by killing Seth. Many consider Edfu to be the best-preserved cult temple in Egypt. Both sites can be visited on full-day tours from Aswan.
Luxor — 141 miles (227 km) away
Home to many of the biggest and most famous monuments of ancient Egypt, Luxor is widely considered the country’s capital of cultural tourism. After driving through the Nile Valley, tour some of the area’s key sites, like the pharaonic tombs of the Valley of the Kings, Temple of Hatshepsut, Colossi of Memnon, and the Luxor Temple.
Abu Simbel — 179 miles (288 km) away
Overlooking Lake Nasser, the Temple of Abu Simbel was built to impress, with the immense statues in front of the Great Temple intended to frighten potential enemies coming down the Nile from Africa. Originally built into a mountainside by Ramses II, the original Abu Simbel was carefully sawed into numbered stone cubes in the 1960s and reassembled uphill to escape the rising waters of Lake Nasser, which rose to inundate the previous site following the construction of the Aswan Dam. Visit on a full-day minibus tour—or if you’re pressed for time, opt for a quick half-day tour by air.
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Private Day Tour to Abu Simbel Temples from Aswan
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Discover a part of Egypt that most first-time visitors miss on a private day trip to the Abu Simbel temples from Aswan. You’ll stay cool and skip the hassle of car hire with private, air-conditioned transport, and enjoy the chance to ask as many questions as you like to your private guide. Plus, you’ll enjoy the freedom to make tweaks to your itinerary.
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Abusimble Day Tour from Aswan
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Focus more on the royal temples of Abu Simbel and less on logistics, with this comprehensive day trip from Aswan. Alongside an Egyptologist guide, you’ll travel direct from your Aswan hotel to the striking archaeological complex. You’ll have ample free time to discover the temples on your own, followed up with commentary from your guide to learn all about them.
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Abu Simbel Excursion 1 Day Trip from Aswan (Sharing Bus & Egyptologist Guide)
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Visit Abu Simbel the easy way, with a package that includes an Egyptologist guide and round-trip minivan transport for a group of just 14 people. As tales of the Egyptian gods ring in your ears, you’ll check out Abu Simbel’s Great Temple of Rameses II and the Temple of Hathor — two masterpieces of ancient Egypt. Note that entry fees are at your own expense.
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$37.65
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Aswan : Full-Day Private Guided Tour to Abu Simbel Temples
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Discover the grand Abu Simbel temples, which were, built by King Ramses II, during this full-day private tour from Aswan. Head south, towards the Sudanese border, to explore this UNESCO World Heritage Site and learn about the lives of the ancient pharaohs. After getting background knowledge from your Egyptologist guide, enjoy ample time to explore the temples on your own, before heading back to Aswan.
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$86.00
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Day Tour to Abu Simbel from Aswan by Bus
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Make the journey to Abu Simbel from Aswan with ease, and book a comprehensive day trip by minibus. After traveling direct from your hotel or the port in air-conditioned comfort, you’ll arrive at Abu Simbel with ample time to visit the Great Temple of Ramses II and the Temple of Hathor (entry own expense). Even better: you’ll hear the history behind the royal tombs from an Egyptologist guide.
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Aswan Philae Temple, Unfinished Obelisk, and High Dam Private Half-Day Tour
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Exploring Aswan’s highlights with a private guide means a more flexible and personalized sightseeing experience than on a shared trip. With this half-day tour, you travel with your own Egyptologist guide to the Unfinished Obelisk, Aswan High Dam, and Philae Temple, with the opportunity to view and learn about them as you like. Private air-conditioned transport, a choice of departure times, and hotel, port, and station pickup and drop-off are also included for convenience.
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Aswan: Guided Tour to High Dam, The Obelisk & Philae Temple by Motorboat
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Cover the highlights of bustling, history-filled Aswan during this full-day private tour. Marvel at the modern engineering feat known as the High Dam, learn how ancient monuments were constructed during a visit to the unfinished obelisk, and hop aboard a motorboat to travel across the Nile to stunning Philae Temple.
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Aswan Airport Private Arrival Transfer
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We offer a private airport transfer service between Aswan Airport and all locations in Aswan for clients who value comfort, safety, speed and efficiency whether traveling for business or for pleasure. All our vehicles are well-maintained and drivers are vetted for their responsible, safe driving.
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$15.00
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4-Days Nile Cruise From Aswan To Luxor including Abu Simbel and Hot Air Balloon
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Sail down one of the world's most famous waterways as you discover top attractions in southern Egypt. During this multi-day cruise from Aswan to Luxor, you'll disembark for guided visits to the region's most iconic sites, including Kom Ombo, the Valley of Kings, and Philae Temple. Tasty onboard meals are included, plus a personalized pickup from the airport, train station, or your Aswan hotel.
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$349.00
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4-Days Nile Cruise Aswan&Luxor,Hot Air Balloon&Abu Simbel.Hot deal
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Skip organizing a complicated itinerary to explore Egypt, and book one convenient package to see Aswan, Abu Simbel, and the Valley of the Kings with ease. This 4-day Nile cruise experience offers hotel transfers, boat accommodation, and trips to the major temples at Edfu, Abu Simbel, and the Valley of the Kings with an Egyptologist guide. An extra highlight includes a hot air balloon ride over Luxor.
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$350.00
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Aswan tour ( the temple of philae - high dam )
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Take a sharing tour to explore the mighty High Dam – a modern feat of engineering – creating Lake Nasser, the world’s largest artificial lake., and enjoy a leisurely boat trip to Agilika Island for a guided tour of the romantic Philae Temple – dedicated to the goddess Isis.
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$26.90
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Nubian Village by Motorboat In Aswan
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Begin with pickup at your centrally-located hotel or cruise ship the exact time of departure depends on your location, and will be confirmed by the local supplier after booking. Transfer to a jetty on the Nile River, where you’ll board a boat for Sohail Island. you’ll travel in a modern motorboat. Take in views of the Nile riverbanks on the way to Sohail Island, passing Elephantine Island along the way. Disembark on Sohail Island, and visit a traditional Nubian house to learn about the history and culture of the Nubian people over a glass of welcome tea. After your time at the house, take a walk to explore the island on your own, strolling through brightly-painted villages, and chatting with the locals. At the end of the afternoon, meet back up at the boat jetty, where you’ll begin the return trip to Aswan. This tour concludes with drop-off at your hotel or cruise ship
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$41.50
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4 Days 3 Nights Aswan to Luxor Nile Cruise
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Some sightseeing tours pack too many sights into the allotted time, making you feel super rushed. This 4-day Aswan and Luxor Nile cruise is a great alternative because it spaces out attractions so you feel like you get ample time at each. Explore popular places such as Philae, the Aswan Dam, the Temple of Kom Ombo, the Temple of Edfu, and Karnak.
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$199.00
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Sailing Nile Cruise from Aswan to Luxor for 2 Nights
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Take the river route to get from Luxor to Aswan, and check a Nile River cruise off your bucket list. With this 2-night experience, you’ll enjoy a slow-paced yet scenic journey that cuts out the traffic on the Egyptian roads. Meals are provided on board, and the cruise itinerary includes tours of the temples at Edfu and Kom Ombo.
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$156.50
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Arrival Transfer from Aswan Airport to Hotels or Nile Cruise in Aswan
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Pick up transfer from Aswan International airport to your Hotel or Nile cruise in Aswan and avoid the hassle you may face, greeted by our representative outside the terminal at the street exit gate with a sign shows your name on it then you will be transferred from Aswan international airport to your Hotel or Nile cruise in Aswan. Available 24/7 upon request safe and always On time.
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Full Day Tour to Abu Simbel Temples from Aswan
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Take the golden opportunity to visit the Great Temple of Abu Simbel, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Abu Simbel, which is one of the "monuments of Nubia" listed on the UNESCO list of World Heritage Sites.
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$30.78
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4-Day 3-Night Nile Cruise from Aswan to Luxor - Private Tour
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A Nile River cruise is undeniably one of the best ways to see the ruins of ancient Egypt as well as modern life along the banks of the Nile. This cruise travels between Aswan and Luxor for four days and takes you into the heart of Egypt with daily excursions to major landmarks. Select an upgrade for a private option that means personalized attention from your own guide.
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$450.00
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Aswan Airport Private Departure Transfer
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We offer a private airport transfer service between all locations in Aswan and Aswan Airport for clients who value comfort, safety, speed and efficiency whether traveling for business or for pleasure. Your driver will pick you up from your Aswan hotel and drive you to the airport in a comfortable, air-conditioned vehicle. Not only will you skip the hassle of public transport and avoid expensive taxi fares, but these convenient transfers are available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
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$15.00
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3 Nights Cruise Aswan to Luxor including Abu Simbel, Nubian Village&Air Balloon
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See more of Egypt and check off a Nile cruise with this 3-night experience from Aswan. Offering a convenient and relaxing way to visit Abu Simbel and Luxor, this package includes your hotel transport, Nile cruise ship accommodation, meals, and trips with an Egyptologist guide. Extra highlights include an Abu Simbel small-group tour, a visit to a local family in a Nubian village on Soheil Island, and a Luxor hot air balloon ride.
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$389.50
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4-Day 3-Night Nile Cruise from Aswan to Luxor &Abu Simbel
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Savor the timeless experience that is a Nile cruise as you sail from Aswan to Luxor on an indulgent ship with onboard swimming pool. Feast on breakfast, lunch, dinner—and even afternoon tea—as you discover ancient Egypt’s highlights. Professional Egyptologists are on hand as you visit the temples of Philae, Kom Ombo, Edfu, Luxor, and Karnak.
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$295.00
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Private Day Tour to Abu Simbel Temples from Aswan - Private Tour
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Venture towards the border of Sudan on a private day tour from Aswan to the temples of Abu Simbel. These great temples were built by and dedicated to the great Pharaoh Ramses II over 3,000 years ago and are now UNESCO World Heritage Sites. Learn about the rich history of ancient Egypt from your guide as you tour the temples and carvings before heading back to Aswan.
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$140.00
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$140.00
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4-Days Nile Cruise Aswan & Kom Ombo , Edfu Luxor,& Abu Simbel. Hot Offer
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Follow in the footsteps of the pharaohs as you cruise the River Nile from Aswan to Luxor. Pair the comfort of a substantial modern ship with the intimacy of private guided tours and door-to-door transfers on this 3-night, 5-star experience. See the highlights of Aswan and Luxor, including Philae Temple and the Valley of the Kings, visit Kom Ombo and the Temple of Edfu, and savor nine delicious meals.
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$330.00
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Abu Simbel Excursion Day Trip from Aswan (Sharing Bus without Guide)
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Enjoy your Trip to Abu Simbel. we will pick you up from your hotel in Aswan from 4 am to 4h30 am by a modern air-conditioned coach to enjoy a small group tour to Abu Simbel. The two Temples of Abu Simbel, with their unique style, are considered to be the masterpieces of ancient Egypt. They reflect the glory and grandeur of the new Kingdom. The Egyptian government and UNESCO decided to co-operate in order to save these temples from the flood. The Temple of Ramsses II was dedicated to the four universal gods Ptah, Re-Her-Akhtey, Amun-Re, and to Ramsses II himself. The great Abu Simbel temple is also called The Sun Temple of Ramssess II.The Temple of Queen Nefertari is also Called Temple of Hathor who was the wife of the Sun God so in a symbolic way, the two Temples, that of Ramsses II and that of Nefertari, bring Ramesses II, Nefertari, Hathor and the Sun God together as one. Later on, you will be escorted back from Abu Simbel to your hotel in Aswan.
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$26.90
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Aswan Day Tour Visiting Philae Temple, Unfinished Obelisk and High Dam in Aswan
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See the highlights of picturesque Aswan on a comprehensive tour with an expert Egyptologist guide. Traveling by air-conditioned vehicle, start with views of the Aswan High Dam, the massive 1960s structure built to counter the annual flooding of the Nile. Admire the dam and then see the Unfinished Obelisk, a gigantic, half-carved obelisk abandoned in its quarry by ancient quarrymen. Later, ride a boat to Philae Temple, renowned for its beautiful island location. Tour the magnificent courts, terraces and chambers dedicated to the goddess Isis before returning to Aswan proper.
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