Discover Egypt3 min readPublished: 8 October 2026Last updated: 8 October 2026Reviewed by Mohamed Hassan
Quick facts
- Location
- Aswan, Egypt
- Recommended duration
- 2 to 10 hours
- Typical budget
- From €20 per person
Quick summary
- Short answer: with one free day, choose the Abu Simbel day trip from €75; with a few hours, Philae Temple from €35 is Aswan's essential visit.
- For an easy afternoon, the Nubian village tour from €29 (about 3 hours) or the felucca ride from €20 (about 2 hours, at sunset).
- The Aswan city tour from €49 combines Philae, the High Dam and the Unfinished Obelisk in about six hours.
Which Aswan tour should you choose?
Start with how much time you have. A whole free day is best spent on the Abu Simbel day trip from €75. If you have a morning or an afternoon, Philae Temple from €35 is the visit not to miss.
For something gentle at the end of the day, choose the Nubian village tour from €29 or the felucca ride from €20. If you want the main sights of the city in one go, the Aswan city tour from €49 covers Philae, the High Dam and the Unfinished Obelisk.
| Option | What it covers | Duration | Price | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Philae Temple Tour | Boat to the Temple of Isis and Trajan's Kiosk | 3 hours | From €35 | Short visit to Aswan's main temple |
| Abu Simbel Day Trip | Great Temple of Ramses II and Temple of Nefertari | 10 hours | From €75 | A full day for Egypt's great temples |
| Nubian Village Tour | Motorboat to a Nubian village, Nubian tea, traditional house | 3 hours | From €29 | Families and an easy afternoon |
| Aswan Felucca Ride | Sunset sail around Elephantine and Kitchener's Island | 2 hours | From €20 | A short, relaxed time on the Nile |
- Philae Temple Tour
- What it covers
- Boat to the Temple of Isis and Trajan's Kiosk
- Duration
- 3 hours
- Price
- From €35
- Best for
- Short visit to Aswan's main temple
- Abu Simbel Day Trip
- What it covers
- Great Temple of Ramses II and Temple of Nefertari
- Duration
- 10 hours
- Price
- From €75
- Best for
- A full day for Egypt's great temples
- Nubian Village Tour
- What it covers
- Motorboat to a Nubian village, Nubian tea, traditional house
- Duration
- 3 hours
- Price
- From €29
- Best for
- Families and an easy afternoon
- Aswan Felucca Ride
- What it covers
- Sunset sail around Elephantine and Kitchener's Island
- Duration
- 2 hours
- Price
- From €20
- Best for
- A short, relaxed time on the Nile
Prices are the stored “from” prices on each trip page. Your final price is confirmed in a written quote before you pay.
Compare the bookable trips: Philae Temple Tour or Abu Simbel Day Trip. All options: Aswan tours.
Philae Temple: Aswan's essential visit
The Philae Temple Tour takes about three hours and costs from €35. It includes the boat transfer to the island sanctuary of Philae, the Temple of Isis that was rescued from the rising waters of the Aswan dam, and Trajan's Kiosk, with an Egyptologist and hotel transfers.
It suits travellers with a few hours who want Aswan's most important temple. If you would rather see Philae together with the High Dam and the Unfinished Obelisk, the Aswan city tour from €49 covers all three in about six hours.
Abu Simbel: a full day for the great temples
The Abu Simbel Day Trip takes about ten hours and costs from €75. It visits the Great Temple of Ramses II and the Temple of Nefertari with an Egyptologist, includes Lake Nasser views and hotel transfers from Aswan.
It suits travellers who have a whole day free and want Egypt's most dramatic temples. If you prefer your own vehicle and guide, the private Abu Simbel tour from Aswan starts from €95. Our Abu Simbel day trip page compares the group, small-group, private and sunrise versions.
Nubian village and felucca: easy afternoons on the Nile
The Nubian Village Tour takes about three hours and costs from €29. A motorboat takes you to a colourful Nubian village on the West Bank of the Nile, with Nubian tea, a traditional house and a crocodile sanctuary. It is family-friendly and includes hotel transfers.
The Aswan Felucca Ride takes about two hours and costs from €20. You sail a traditional felucca around Elephantine and Kitchener's Island at sunset. It suits anyone who wants a short, relaxed time on the river after a day of temples.
What to confirm before you book
Each trip page lists what is included and excluded. Before you pay, confirm your pick-up point and time, which entry tickets are part of your price and, for Abu Simbel, whether you are joining a group or travelling privately. We confirm the final price for your date and group in a written quote.
Staying in Hurghada? Read our Hurghada to Aswan and Abu Simbel 2-day trip guide instead.
Frequently asked questions
What is the one tour not to miss in Aswan?
With a few hours, Philae Temple from €35. With a full free day, the Abu Simbel day trip from €75.
Is the Nubian village tour good for families?
Yes. It is a family-friendly tour of about three hours from €29, with a motorboat ride, Nubian tea and hotel transfers.
When is the felucca ride?
The Aswan Felucca Ride is a sunset sail of about two hours around Elephantine and Kitchener's Island, from €20.
Reviewed by
Mohamed HassanSenior Egypt Travel Specialist
- Egypt Travel Specialist
- 30+ years of professional tourism experience
- Fluent in 7 languages
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