6-Hour Private Philae Temple and Nubian Village Tour in Aswan

The journey

Trip highlights

• 01 Explore the majestic Philae Temple dedicated to the goddess Isis
• 02 Visit the High Dam, one of Egypt's most significant modern achievements
• 03 Cruise along the Nile River and admire its scenic beauty
• 04 Discover Nubian culture and traditions in a village opposite Soheil Island
• 05 Meet native people and learn about traditional life in a Nubian village

Visit the majestic Philae Temple with an expert guide, then experience moving along the Nile River while admiring its scenic beauty. Take a closer look at Nubian culture and traditions in a village opposite Soheil Island, where you will meet native people and learn more about their lifestyle. The tour also includes a stop at the High Dam, one of Egypt's most significant achievements of the last century.

Visit the majestic Philae Temple with an expert guide, then experience moving along the Nile River while admiring its scenic beauty.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 6 Hours

Tour type Private

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Not included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access Yes

City Aswan

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

1

Day 01

Philae Temple, High Dam and Nubian Village

• Our tour guide will pick you up from your hotel or Nile Cruise in Aswan to visit Philae Temple. The construction of the Temple of Isis at Philae started during the reign of Ptolemy II and was completed by the Roman emperors. It was dedicated to the goddess Isis, who was considered the mother of the god Horus and the consort of the god Osiris.
• Then, visit the High Dam, one of Egypt's most significant achievements of the last century. It contains 18 times the material used in the Great Pyramid of Cheops, providing Egypt with water and electricity.
• After exploring the temple, head to the Nile River, which played an incomparable role in the development of Egyptian civilization. Continue to the Nubian village opposite Soheil Island, close to the Aswan Dam pass. Once there, discover different aspects of traditional life and culture by meeting native people. Return to your hotel.

The route

Where you'll travel

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

• Pick-up service from your hotel in Aswan and return
• Professional Egyptologist guide
• Entrance fees to the mentioned historical places
• All transfers by a modern air-conditioned vehicle
• Bottled water during your trip
• All service charges and taxes

What's Not Included

• Personal expenses
• Optional activities
• Tipping

What to bring

• You must bring a valid photo ID to verify your name and age.

Know before you go

• Please refer to your itinerary for redemption instructions.
• Please be ready and waiting in your hotel lobby 15 minutes before your scheduled pickup time.
• Please inform us of your hotel name, address, or arrival flight number, airline, and time 48 hours before the start of your activity.

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point

Aswan, Egypt

Tour start

2VGM+8M4, Aswan 1, البحر الأحمر 1240271, Egypt

Tour ends at the same location as the start point.