Top Day Tours in Aswan

The best day tours in Aswan are the trip south to the temples of Abu Simbel, the tour of Philae Temple and the Aswan High Dam, and the Nubian village cultural experience on the Nile. Heading north, the day trip to the temples of Kom Ombo and Edfu is a good choice if you are not taking a Nile cruise, as it covers the two temples cruises usually stop at.

Aswan day tours start from $50 for the Nubian village cultural experience. The tour to Philae Temple and the Aswan High Dam is from $65, and both the tour to Abu Simbel and the day trip to Kom Ombo and Edfu are from $130. Your quote lists exactly what is included for your date and group before you confirm.

The tour to Abu Simbel from Aswan takes about 10 hours. The temples stand close to 300 km south of Aswan, near the Sudanese border, so most of the day is the drive through the desert there and back, with time at the Great Temple of Ramesses II and the Temple of Nefertari in between. It starts very early, and we confirm the exact time when you book.

This 6-hour tour combines two sides of Aswan. Philae Temple, dedicated to the goddess Isis, stands on an island and is reached by a short boat ride; it was moved there, stone by stone, when the dams raised the water level. The Aswan High Dam, completed in 1970, created Lake Nasser, and from the top you look over the lake on one side and the Nile on the other.

It is a 4-hour cultural visit to a Nubian village on the Nile near Aswan, one of the easiest and most relaxed day tours in the city. Nubians have lived along this part of the Nile for thousands of years, and their villages are known for brightly painted houses. It suits families and anyone who wants a gentler half day between temple visits, and it is the lowest-priced Aswan tour, from $50.

Yes. The day trip to Kom Ombo and Edfu from Aswan takes about 6 hours, from $130. Kom Ombo is a rare double temple on the banks of the Nile, dedicated to Sobek, the crocodile god, and Horus the Elder, and Edfu, further north, is one of the best-preserved temples in Egypt, dedicated to Horus. It is a good choice if you travel between cities by road rather than on a Nile cruise.

The most comfortable months for Aswan day tours are mid-October to April, when days are warm and sunny and evenings are mild. From May to September Aswan is one of the hottest places in Egypt, so tours start early and the middle of the day is best spent indoors or on the water. On any day, visit temples in the morning and keep the late afternoon for the Nile.

Wear light, loose clothing that covers your shoulders and knees, comfortable shoes for stone steps and boat landings, and a hat and sunglasses against the strong southern sun. Bring sunscreen and plenty of water, especially for the long desert drive to Abu Simbel. Early starts and winter evenings on the Nile can be cool, so pack a light layer, and keep some small cash for tips.

Yes, our Aswan day tours are private by default: your party, your licensed Egyptologist guide and your vehicle, arranged around your hotel or Nile cruise, with the pick-up time confirmed when you book. To book, send us the tour, date and number of travellers through the form, on WhatsApp or by email; a consultant usually replies within a few hours. You can pay by bank transfer, a secure payment link, PayPal or in cash on arrival.