Top 10 Day Trips from in Aswan, Nile River Valley

January 20, 2022 Vergie Nakamoto

Aswan is more idyllic than other cities in Egypt—located in southern Egypt, it’s a great place to explore that country’s epic history far away from the chaos of Cairo. Take a traditional wooden felucca around Elephantine Island and explore the ruins of the Temple of Khnum. (Editor's note: Our list was compiled before political unrest prompted many countries to issue travel warnings for Egypt. If you're currently planning a trip to Egypt, please consider the risks and monitor your government's travel alerts.)
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1. 11-Night Private Mysteries of Egypt Tour

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Journey to Egypt, the Sacred Land of Khem, and embark on a pilgrimage of its mysteries. Explore the history of the pyramids, sphinx, and temples. Tour to the Queen’s Chamber, the King’s Chamber, the small Island of Philae, the Hathor Temple of Dendara, and many more Egyptian historical attractions. Flyback from Ship to meditation one of sacred monuments to get the power of the King's Chamber of Khufu.

Inclusions: Lunch, Breakfast, Breakfast, Lunch, Breakfast, Dinner, Breakfast, Lunch, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Dinner, Dinner, Breakfast, Breakfast, Dinner, 4 nights Cairo (Pyramids or Nile view with supplement), 2 night Train Sleeper (99% upgrade to flight Cairo/Aswan-Luxor/Cairo), 2 night Aracan Eatape Luxor hotel (Nile View with supplement), 3 Nights on the board of our Deluxe Nile Cruise based on half board, Guide will accompany all sailing days on Nile Cruise from Luxor to Aswan, Guide will meet you in Cairo airport accompany you to hotel, All tours in Cairo or Nile Cruise are (Private Tours)

Exclusions: Entry visa to Egypt, Entrance fees to all sites, (approx 1200 LE per-person) will increase 30% from 01 NOV 2029, Optional tours, Gratuities (recommended) Guide will advise you, keep small currency with you, WIFI free in Hotels - Not available in Ship (No WIFI in Ship), X-Mass & New Year 20% supplement for Gala Dinner, pay on-spot to Guide in Cairo

Reviewed By cameronclark8

We had a great experience in Egypt with our guides Mohammed in Cairo, and Rocky (Ragab) in Aswan and Luxor. Both were very knowledgeable in ancient Egyptian history, and modern culture. They spoke great English and answered any questions we had. I would definitely recommend them, along with Explore Plus to anyone interested in seeing the real Egypt.

2. Day trip Kom Ombo and Edfu Temples From Aswan to Luxor

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Visit two remarkable ancient sites on a full-day private tour to visit Kom ombo and Edfu temples from Aswan. You’ll travel along the Nile Valley to the Temple of Kom ombo, an unusual double temple was dedicated jointly to Sobek and Haroeris. Then continue to visit the temple of Horus at Edfu, the best preserved cult-temple in Egypt. With pickup and drop-off at hotels, this full-day trip is a hassle-free way to explore Egyptian antiquity, and the experienced guide will help bring each site to life. Later on, drive on to Luxor or return back to your hotel in Aswan

Inclusions: Pick up services from your hotel in Luxor and return, All transfer by a private air-conditioned vehicle, Entrance fees to the mentioned sights, Qualified Egyptologist tour guide, Bottled water during the tour, All taxes & service charge

Exclusions: Any extras not mentioned in the itinerary, Tipping

Reviewed By JLM9389

From start to finish, Khaled’s Nile Holiday tour was fantastic. Airport reception, tour guides and drivers were on time, professional, and always helpful. The hotel and boat accommodations were of the highest quality. Had plenty of time to see everything on the itinerary without feeling rushed. Highly recommend!!!!

3. Temple of Edfu

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.Take the chance and visit Edfu Temple which was built at the Battlamy age for the god Horus 237 BC. You will also visit the Temple of Komombo which was erected at the Batlamyos the sixth. Its walls were decoration which is marked by exactness and beauty.  

Inclusions: A tourist guide accompanies the group., Fizzy water and drinks., transport from and to the the sights, in a conditioned car, Reception and travel

Exclusions: The fees of entering all the tourist sites., Tips, Any extra visit not found in the programme.

Reviewed By dessemax

Nice and relaxing tour of local activities around Aswan. I am particularly thankful for their flexibility as my train into Aswan was significantly delayed, and the guide came to pick me up at the station.

4. Abu Simble from Aswan by Car

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Visit one of the most famous and stunning monuments in Egypt ( The great Temple of Ramses 2 ) Abu Simble Temples. See two of Egypt’s greatest ancient spectacles on this private day tour to Abu Simbel private air-conditioned vehicle from Aswan. With a private Egyptologist guide, drive to western Lake Nasser, and behold the colossal, rock statues of Ramses II of the two iconic lakeside temples. Learn their history, and go inside to see their towering statues, pillars and murals. If time allows before your return to Aswan, check out the visitor center that charts how both the temples were relocated here, piece by piece, in 1968 to save them from flooding.

Inclusions: Qualified professional Egyptologist guide, HOTEL pickup and drop-off, Private tour, Transport by modern air-conditioned vehicle & Fuel surcharge, Guaranteed to skip the long lines, Bottled water, All Fees and Taxes

Exclusions: Food and drinks, unless specified, Tipping , Entrance fees to the special places, Airport / Port pick up & drop-off, DVD (available to purchase)

Reviewed By stephamarante

The cruise was very well organised and everyone was super helpful and nice. Mohamed messaged me straight after booking and the cruise and made sure I felt welcomed from the go. He was waiting for us when we arrived at the airport and everyone did everything they could to make our life easier; they bought us a SIM card (as we needed one), they stopped at the pharmacy when we needed as well and provided us with water bottles in the van before visiting the temples. They were superb! Our guide, Shady, was amazing! He was really patient (with all the photos we took) and we could tell he was really passionate about the History of the temples we visited. He spoke Portuguese which for us was really good as our mother doesn’t speak English. We loved him and we really appreciate the fact Mohamed went above and beyond to find us a guide who spoke our language and was so knowledgeable. The only thing I would add is that I think the cruise should include at least one water bottle per meal but we knew drinks weren’t included in the cruise, this is just an idea for improvement.

5. Special tour in aswan

Aswan, Aswan, Aswan Governorate, Nile River Valley Sheba Tours
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Take the chance and visit Aswan which was known the land of gold as it was a big treasure for the kings of Nubia. Visit Aswan to enjoy its admirable heritage on one day trip on which you can visit Abu Simbel Temple

Inclusions: A tourist guide accompanies the group., Fizzy water and drinks., transport from and to the the sights, in a conditioned car, Reception and travel

Exclusions: The fees of entering all the tourist sites., Tips, Any extra visit not found in the programme.

Reviewed By Wanderer0213

Such a huge complex, great place to explore! We spent about two hours walking around and enjoying the site. Even if there are busloads of people, you can see everything well. If somebody ask to take your photo with your camera or give you a tour, you will be asked for a tip, you can kindly say no.

6. Cairo, Alexandria & Nile Cruise 9 Days - 8 Nights Tour Package

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Discover the best sights in Cairo, Alexandria, Aswan & Luxor. It starts from Cairo by seeing everyone's dream "The Great Pyramids of Giza" besides many other things like The Sphinx and the Egyptian Museum of Antiquities and the fantastic architectural buildings of Coptic and Islamic Cairo, then proceeds to Alexandria with its great Roman heritage including the Catacombs of Kom El Shouqafa, Pompey's Pillar .... etc. Then aboard the Nile Cruise from Luxor to Aswan and discover the ancient wonders of the Nile River. Sailing and enjoying guided visits to some of Egypt’s greatest treasures, including Karnak, the Valley of the Kings and Aswan’s Philae Temple. Learn the secrets and stories behind the relics, and enjoy the comfortable onboard facilities in between tours, side by side being able to watch Egyptian life go on as you travel by.

Inclusions: Private transportation, All Fees and Taxes, Meet and assist service upon arrival & departure., Accommodation in Cairo at 4 star hotel on B&B basis for 2 nights., Accommodation on board 5 star cruise on full board basis (3 meals included)., Sleeper train tickets Cairo - Luxor (including dinner & Breakfast), Flight tickets Aswan / Cairo, Sightseeing as per itinerary, including entrance fees.

Exclusions: International airfare., Any optional tours not mentioned in the itinerary., Entry visa to Egypt., Tipping for Cruise crew, tour guides and drivers.

Reviewed By Clau D

At the end of April we were on holiday in Sharm el Sheikh. Our group wanted to visit the city and, by luck, we booked a city tour with the Sharm Smile Tour. We liked it very much. We were all delighted with this experience. There were wonderful few hours, which passed very quickly. We really appreciated the fact that our guide speaks English very well and gave us a lot of interesting information. We enjoyed the tour, we have beautiful memories and the joy that we had a good guide and all the organization of the tour was carefully done.

7. Amazing Full-Day Tour to Aswan Philae Temple by Train from Luxor

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Visit the beautiful High dam, unfinished obelisk and philae temple which are the main sites in Aswan. Our Egyptologist tour guide will pick you up from hotel on time where we going to drive to Luxor train station to take train to Aswan. Enjoy the nature views and the daily life all over the way. Get to Aswan where we will pick you up to visit the high dam. Continue the great tour and visit the unfinished obelisk. Drive over and arrive to philae area where we going to take motor boat to get to the temple. Ride felucca tour to take unique photos of Aswan nature and the fabulous islands at the both sides of Aswan river Nile. Drink an Egyptian tea during sailing while you find out the great atmosphere of Aswan. enjoy your lunch at local restaurant.take train back to luxor. After the beautiful day tour in Aswan take the train back to Luxor.

Inclusions: pick up from hotel and drop off by air conditioning mini bus, English Speaking Egyptologist tour guide, motor boat to philae temple, felucca ride around Aswan islands, lunch at local restaurant, Train tickets from Luxor to Aswan (rounded trip)

Exclusions: Tipping to The guide and driver. , Entrance fees to the mentioned sightseeing., Water or Drinks during the lunch time.

Reviewed By 161tishan

Seeing Luxor from above was beautiful, I took the balloon over the west and east river sides. I also saw all the temples and tombs from above. It was a fantastic views and awesome pictures. I'm glade I decided to book the trip.

8. Private Full Day Tour: To Aswan From Luxor

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Take the opportunity whilst in Luxor to visit Aswan on this Private Full Day Tour. On the way we will visit Edfu Temple before enjoying a visit to the beautiful Philea Temple, then onto the world famous amazing High Dam.

Inclusions: Picking you up from your starting point and return, All transfers by a modern A/C vehicle, Egyptologist Guide is Qualified and Fully Licensed, Motor boat To Philai Temple, Lunch at quality Restaurant, A bottle of water during your trip, Admission to Edfu temple , Admission to Philae Temple, Admission to High Dam, Admission to Unfinished Obelisk, Felucca Trip , All service charges & taxes

Exclusions: Any optional tours, Tipping

Reviewed By atemkeng

Roshdy was amazing and made my trip from America to Egypt totally worth it and hes an amazing photographer. Definitely ask for him when you book????

9. 4 Days 3 Nights Cruise From Luxor To Aswan Including balloon in luxor

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Join One Of The Most Beautiful Cities In All Egypt Luxor and Aswan which Have Th 2/3 The Monuments In All The World This Tour Including All The Places In Luxor And Aswan You Can Visit With a Very Professional Way Also You Will Visit all these very interesting Places With Professional Egyptologists Will Guide And Explain To You Everything More Than This You Will Visit Abu Simbel By This Price We Will Not Charge You Any Extra Money Also You Will Take The Balloon In Luxor With No Extra Charge You Will Join One Of The Most beautiful Cruise We Only Able To Give You The Highest Level Of Luxury With Lowest Price

Inclusions: Dinner, Breakfast, Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Lunch, Breakfast, Breakfast, Dinner, Lunch, All Transportations , Tour Guide , Balloon , Abu Simbel , Train Ticket In Both Ways

Exclusions: Nubian Village , Tickets

Reviewed By 102malaka

one of my best Tours In Cairo i enjoyed by every moment in this tour because of the pyramids , sphinx , Saqqara and Memphis they are very nice places Actually i want to thank Rashed my tour guide and Ahmed the driver they help me to enjoy by this tour i want to inform this nice company that you have very nice and professional staff i recommend this tour so much

10. Private Day Tour to Abu Simbel Temples from Aswan - Private Tour

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See the ancient marvel of Abu Simbel on a private day tour from Aswan. Journey southward by private, air-conditioned vehicle as your personal guide shares tales of the 3,400-year-old complex, a masterwork of ancient Egyptian engineering beside Lake Nasser. The two Temples of Abu Simbel , with their unique style, are considered to be the masterpieces of ancient Egypt. 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. then you will head back Aswan to go back to your hotel.

Inclusions: Hotel pickup and drop-off, Bottled water, Private, air-conditioned vehicle., Qualified Egyptologist guide, All service charges and taxes, Private tour, Taxes and service charge., Entrace fees to the two temples

Exclusions: Gratuities

Reviewed By stephamarante

The cruise was very well organised and everyone was super helpful and nice. Mohamed messaged me straight after booking and the cruise and made sure I felt welcomed from the go. He was waiting for us when we arrived at the airport and everyone did everything they could to make our life easier; they bought us a SIM card (as we needed one), they stopped at the pharmacy when we needed as well and provided us with water bottles in the van before visiting the temples. They were superb! Our guide, Shady, was amazing! He was really patient (with all the photos we took) and we could tell he was really passionate about the History of the temples we visited. He spoke Portuguese which for us was really good as our mother doesn’t speak English. We loved him and we really appreciate the fact Mohamed went above and beyond to find us a guide who spoke our language and was so knowledgeable. The only thing I would add is that I think the cruise should include at least one water bottle per meal but we knew drinks weren’t included in the cruise, this is just an idea for improvement.

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