3-Day Aswan Tour with Abu Simbel and Philae Island

The journey

Trip highlights

• 01 Take a motorboat ride to the great Isis Temple on Philae Island
• 02 Visit Abu Simbel Temple of King Ramses II and Queen Nefertiri
• 03 Explore Kalabsha Island, including Kalabsha Temple, Beit Elwali, Garf Hussein Temple, and the Kiosk of Qertasi
• 04 See the Unfinished Obelisk lying in situ at the Granite Quarry
• 05 Discover Aswan's heritage at the Nubian Museum

Embark on this 3-day tour of Aswan, Egypt's sunniest southern city with a distinct atmosphere. Visit the great Isis Temple on Philae Island, see the Unfinished Obelisk lying in situ for centuries, and explore key monuments around Aswan and Lake Nasser, including Abu Simbel and Kalabsha Island. Stroll by the magnificent River Nile and learn about these remarkable sites with your Egyptologist tour guide.

Stroll by the magnificent River Nile and learn about these remarkable sites with your Egyptologist tour guide.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 3 Days

Tour type Private

Activity level Moderate

Accommodation Not included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access No

Cities Aswan, Abu Simbel, Lake Nasser

Languages Arabic, English

Day by day

The itinerary

1

Day 01

Nubian Museum and Philae Island

• 9 am to 10:45 am: Go to the Nubian Museum by A/C van.
• 11 am to 2:00 pm: Visit Philae Island and the Isis Temple by A/C van and motorboat.
• 2:30 pm: Return to the hotel.

2

Day 02

Abu Simbel Excursion

• 7 am to 4 pm: Take a convoy to the Abu Simbel Temple of King Ramses II and his wife, Nefertiri. There is an early morning convoy at 4 am, but the guide prefers to start at 7 am in daylight, as the highway is very busy with the early morning departure, and safety is important above all else.

3

Day 03

Kalabsha Island and the Unfinished Obelisk

• 9 am to 11:45 am: Visit Kalabsha Island, including Kalabsha Temple, Beit Elwali, Garf Hussein Temple, and the Kiosk of Qertasi, by A/C van and motorboat on Lake Nasser.
• 12:25 pm to 1:30 pm: Proceed to the Unfinished Obelisk at the Granite Quarry.
• 1:35 pm: Return to the hotel.

The route

Where you'll travel

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

• Mineral water for 3 days (one bottle each day)
• Tour guide for 3 days
• Transportation (A/C van, motorboat, camel ride)
• Traffic permission from the tourism police (Abu Simbel, Aswan)

What's Not Included

• Entrance fees (about $35 per person)
• Philae Island, Unfinished Obelisk, Abu Simbel, Nubian Museum, Simon Monastery, and Kalabsha Temple
• Food and beverages, except the daily water bottle
• Any tipping

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point

Aswan, Egypt

Tour start

Aswan, Aswan Governorate, Egypt

Tour ends at the same location as the start point.