Cultural Tour4.9(318)Aswan10 hours
Abu Simbel Sunrise Tour from Aswan
Early-morning private transfer to the legendary temples of Ramses II at Abu Simbel.
Upper Egypt
Aswan
Nubian soul on the Nile's southern bend
Verified by our Egypt team Best time to visit: October – March ASW — Aswan International
Destination snapshot
Quick facts
- October – March
- 2 nights
- ASW — Aswan International
- Warm & dry, mild winter evenings
- EGP (Egyptian Pound)
- Arabic · English widely spoken
- GMT+2 (EET)
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Family friendly
4/5
Luxury rating
5/5
Why visit Aswan
Aswan is Egypt's most beautiful Nile city — palm islands, Nubian villages and the floating temples of Philae and Abu Simbel.
Top attractions
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Philae Temple
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Abu Simbel
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Nubian villages
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Felucca sail at sunset
Things to do — Aswan
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Sail a felucca around Elephantine Island
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Day trip to Abu Simbel
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Visit a Nubian village for lunch
Best experiences
Featured tours
Cultural Tour4.9(318)
Cultural Tour4.8(120)Aswan4 hours
Philae Temple Tour from Aswan
Boat ride to Agilkia Island and a private Egyptologist tour of the rescued Temple of Isis.
Cultural Tour4.8(120)Aswan4 hours
Nubian Village Tour from Aswan
Colourful Nubian villages, traditional crocodile houses, henna and Nubian tea with a local family.
Day Tour4.8(120)Aswan10 hours
Kom Ombo & Edfu Temples Tour from Aswan
Visit the dual temple of Kom Ombo and the perfectly preserved Temple of Horus at Edfu in one day.
Aswan2 hours
Aswan Felucca Ride on the Nile
Sail traditional Egyptian feluccas around Elephantine and Kitchener's Island at sunset.
City Tour4.8(120)Aswan5 hours
Aswan City Tour — High Dam & Unfinished Obelisk
Aswan High Dam, the unfinished obelisk and Philae Temple with a private Egyptologist.
Recommended packages
Featured packages
Classic · 7 days / 6 nights
Egypt Classic — 7 Days Cairo, Luxor & Aswan
Cairo's pyramids, a 4-night Nile cruise and Abu Simbel — Egypt's greatest hits in one week.
from €980
Luxury · 10 days / 9 nights
Luxury Egypt — 10 Days Pyramids, Cruise & Red Sea
Five-star Cairo hotels, a deluxe Nile cruise and three Red Sea nights in Hurghada.
from €1980
Grand Tour · 14 days / 13 nights
Grand Egypt — 14 Days Pyramids, Cruise, Desert & Sea
Two weeks across Egypt: Cairo, Alexandria, Nile cruise, Abu Simbel, White Desert and the Red Sea.
from €2890
Recommended Nile cruises
Featured Nile cruises
Aswan → Luxor · 3n
3 Nights Aswan to Luxor — 5-Star Nile Cruise
The shortest 5-star Nile cruise — perfect as an add-on to a Cairo trip.
from €420
Luxor → Aswan · 4n
4 Nights Luxor to Aswan — 5-Star Nile Cruise
Our most popular Nile cruise — Karnak, Valley of the Kings, Edfu, Kom Ombo and Philae.
from €549
Luxor → Aswan → Luxor · 7n
Luxury Nile Cruise — Oberoi Philae 7 Nights
Ultra-luxe 5-star deluxe Oberoi Philae sailing — gourmet dining, butler service and private balconies.
from €2480
Esna → Aswan · 5n
Dahabiya Nile Cruise — Traditional Sailing Boat
Slow travel on a hand-built wooden Dahabiya — only 8 cabins, off-the-beaten-path stops.
from €1490
Travel guide
How to get there
Most travellers arrive via Cairo (CAI), Hurghada (HRG) or Sharm El Sheikh (SSH). Domestic flights and sleeper trains connect the main sites.
Local transport
Private, air-conditioned vehicles with a licensed English-speaking driver are the safest and most comfortable option — we arrange them for every booking.
Safety
Egypt's main tourist areas are safe and heavily protected. Follow your guide's advice, keep valuables in the hotel safe and dress modestly at religious sites.
Money & payments
The Egyptian Pound (EGP) is the local currency. Cards work in hotels and major restaurants; keep small cash for tips, taxis and site kiosks.
Dress code
Light, breathable clothing suits Egypt's climate. Cover shoulders and knees at mosques and churches; women may bring a light scarf.
Internet & SIM
Local SIM cards (Vodafone, Orange, We) are affordable and easy to buy at the airport. Wi-Fi is available in most hotels and cafés.
Tipping
Tipping ('baksheesh') is customary: ~10% at restaurants, a few EGP for bathroom attendants, and small notes for drivers, guides and hotel staff.
Electricity
230V / 50Hz — European two-pin (Type C / F). No adapter needed for most EU travellers.
Accessibility
Many temples have uneven ground and stairs; accessible transport and wheelchair-friendly hotels are available on request — just tell us in advance.
Local customs
Egyptians are famously warm and hospitable. A greeting of 'As-salaam alaikum' opens doors; asking permission before photographing people is appreciated.
Perfect for
Couples History lovers Luxury travellers Nile cruise guests
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Sailing the Nile: The Ultimate 7-Night Cruise Itinerary
A 7-night Nile cruise is more than a trip; it's a slow, deliberate immersion into the lifeblood of Egypt. This day-by-day guide, informed by 30 years of on-the-ground experience, details the definitive week-long journey from Luxor to Aswan and back.
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Frequently asked questions
▸Is Abu Simbel worth the trip?
Absolutely. The temples of Ramses II are one of Egypt's most unforgettable sights.
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