Egypt · Culture

3-Day Aswan Highlights Tour with Sohail Island Nubian Experience

3 Days Round trip from Qism Aswan Easy pace
Unfinished Obelisk
Siwa Shali Resort
Nubian Village
Nubian Village

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Visit the Aswan High Dam, one of the world's largest embankment dams
  • 02 See the Unfinished Obelisk, the largest known ancient obelisk
  • 03 Meet the Nubian community on Sohail Island
  • 04 Enjoy a sailboat or motorboat ride along the River Nile
  • 05 Experience a warm welcome and traditional tea at a Nubian house

Join this 3-day tour to discover Aswan's famous attractions, including the Aswan High Dam and the Unfinished Obelisk. Learn about the rich history and culture of the Nubian community during your visit to Sohail Island, where you will be warmly welcomed with a cup of traditional Nubian tea. Enjoy a sailboat or motorboat ride through the enchanting views of the River Nile, along with comfortable stays and guided sightseeing in Aswan.

Travel past Elephantine Island on a felucca sailboat or in a modern motorboat while taking in the scenic views of the River Nile, and visit a traditional Nubian house to learn about the history and culture of the Nubian people over a glass of welcome tea.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 3 Days
Tour type Private
Activity level Easy
Accommodation Included · Luxury
Transport Included
Wheelchair access Yes
City Aswan
Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

1
Day 01

Arrival in Aswan and Hotel Check-in

  • Meet your tour guide upon arrival at Aswan International Airport, where a representative will assist you with the arrival procedures and take you to your hotel. At the hotel, the tour manager will help with a smooth check-in and review your holiday itinerary with you to establish and confirm the pick-up times for each tour.

Overnight in Aswan.

(Welcome drinks)

2
Day 02

Aswan High Dam, Unfinished Obelisk and Philae Temple Show

  • Have breakfast and visit the world-famous High Dam, an engineering miracle constructed between 1960 and 1970. It was built to increase economic production by further regulating the annual river flooding and providing water storage for agriculture, and later to generate hydroelectricity. The dam had a significant impact on the economy and culture of Egypt.
  • Continue to the Unfinished Obelisk. This obelisk is believed to belong to Queen Hatshepsut, one of the rulers of the 18th dynasty and the royal wife of King Tuthmosis II. The Unfinished Obelisk is the largest known ancient obelisk, located in the northern region of the stone quarries of ancient Egypt in Aswan. It is unknown which pharaoh created this structure. It is nearly one-third larger than any ancient Egyptian obelisk ever erected. If finished, it would have measured around 42 m and weighed nearly 1,200 tons.
  • Go on a trip to the fabulous sound and light show at Philae Temple. (Optional)

Overnight in Aswan.
(Meal: lunch)

3
Day 03

Sohail Island and Nubian Community Visit

  • Have breakfast at your hotel and check out to visit a Nubian community on Sohail Island (a 3-hour ride).
  • Travel past Elephantine Island on a felucca sailboat or in a modern motorboat while taking in the scenic views of the River Nile, and visit a traditional Nubian house to learn about the history and culture of the Nubian people over a glass of welcome tea.
  • Explore Sohail Island on your own. (This tour is a personalized experience.) After that, your tour guide will pick you up from your location. (The pick-up time will depend on your location.)
  • Head back to Aswan Airport for your onward destination.

(Meals: Breakfast, lunch)

Aswan High Dam, Unfinished Obelisk, Philae Temple, Sohail Island

Where this trip takes you

Aswan High Dam, Unfinished Obelisk, Philae Temple, Sohail Island

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Qism Aswan 1 city · 3 Days

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • Accommodation in Aswan for 2 nights in a 5-star hotel, including bed and breakfast
  • Meet and greet service by our representatives at the airport
  • Assistance from our guest relations team during your stay
  • Pick-up services from your hotel or airport and return
  • All transfers by a private air-conditioned vehicle
  • Transfer via sailboat or motorboat to Sohail Island
  • Private Egyptologist guide
  • Entrance fees to all the mentioned sites
  • Lunch at a local restaurant in Aswan
  • Bottled water on board the vehicle during the tour
  • Shopping tours in Aswan
  • All taxes and service charges

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

  • The tour price is as follows:
    • The tour price per person for a single room is USD 400.
    • The tour price per person for a double-sharing room is USD 320.
    • The tour price per person for a triple-sharing room is USD 260.
  • Please refer to your itinerary for redemption instructions.
  • Please be ready 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
Qism Aswan, Aswan Governorate 1230801, Egypt
Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
End of the journey

Your 3 days finish where they began, in Qism Aswan.

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Estimated room rates

Single Room $260.00 — $400.00
Double Sharing $260.00 — $320.00

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