Luxor to Aswan Day Tour

Duration: Full Day
Location: Luxor, Aswan
Tour type: Private
Pickup: Your Hotel in Luxor or Nile cruise
Availability: On request
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Tourists visiting Philae Temple on Agilkia Island in Aswan with the Nile River in the background.

Explore Egypt’s Southern Nile Wonders

The Luxor to Aswan Day Tour is a private full-day trip along the Nile River. Travel south from Luxor to Aswan, passing green farmlands, small villages, and scenic river views.

Visit the famous Philae Temple, a UNESCO-protected island temple dedicated to the goddess Isis. Take a short boat ride to reach the temple. Explore its grand entrances, detailed colonnades, and beautifully preserved hieroglyphs.

See the Aswan High Dam, one of Egypt’s greatest modern engineering achievements. Enjoy wide views of Lake Nasser, one of the largest human-made lakes in the world.

Explore the Unfinished Obelisk in Aswan’s granite quarries. Learn how ancient Egyptians carved massive stones, with visible tool marks and outlines still in the rock.

This private tour includes air-conditioned transportation, a professional guide, and a flexible itinerary. It is perfect for solo travelers, couples, families, or small groups. Capture photos, enjoy local culture, and experience Egypt’s history and nature in one day.

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Why You Will Love This Tour

Scenic Nile Journey

Travel along the Nile from Luxor to Aswan, passing lush farmlands, small villages, and riverside communities. Enjoy the constantly changing scenery—from green fields and palm groves to tranquil waters and traditional life along the Nile—providing an authentic glimpse of Upper Egypt.

Philae Temple Exploration

Visit the UNESCO-protected Philae Temple, dedicated to the goddess Isis. Located on Agilkia Island, the temple was carefully relocated to save it from flooding. Accessible only by boat, it offers stunning Nile views, beautifully preserved hieroglyphs, and an atmosphere of spiritual history. Walk through grand entrances, explore colonnades, and admire intricate reliefs that tell stories of ancient rituals, gods, and pharaohs.

Aswan High Dam & Lake Nasser

See one of Egypt’s most impressive modern engineering feats. The Aswan High Dam controls the Nile’s flooding, provides irrigation, and generates electricity for the country. From the top, enjoy panoramic views of Lake Nasser, one of the largest man-made lakes in the world, blending modern achievement with natural beauty.

Unfinished Obelisk

Discover the fascinating Unfinished Obelisk at Aswan’s granite quarries. Learn about ancient stone-cutting techniques as you see the massive stone still in the bedrock, complete with chisel marks and tool outlines. This site offers a rare insight into the planning, precision, and labor of ancient Egyptian builders.

Private & Flexible Experience

Enjoy private transportation and a fully guided tour at your own pace. Your guide can adjust the schedule, spend extra time at sites you love, and provide personalized insights into history, culture, and local life.

Perfect for History and Culture Lovers

This tour is ideal for travelers who want to go beyond Luxor’s temples. Experience a mix of ancient monuments, modern engineering, and local Nile life, all in one full-day adventure, creating memories that combine culture, history, and stunning scenery.

Tour Highlights

Private Full-Day Tour

Embark on a private full-day journey from Luxor to Aswan along the scenic Nile. Enjoy personalized attention from your guide, private air-conditioned transportation, and the flexibility to stop and explore at your own pace.

Philae Temple

Visit the stunning temple of Isis on Agilkia Island. Carefully relocated by UNESCO to protect it from flooding, Philae Temple offers breathtaking Nile views, beautifully preserved hieroglyphs, and an immersive experience of ancient Egyptian worship. Explore grand entrances, intricate colonnades, and detailed reliefs that tell stories of gods, pharaohs, and rituals.

Aswan High Dam

Witness one of Egypt’s greatest modern engineering feats. The Aswan High Dam controls the Nile’s floods, provides irrigation for Upper Egypt, and generates electricity for the nation. From the top, enjoy panoramic views of Lake Nasser, one of the largest man-made lakes in the world, blending modern achievement with natural beauty.

Unfinished Obelisk

Explore the famous Unfinished Obelisk in Aswan’s granite quarries. If completed, it would have been the largest obelisk ever made. See the chisel marks and tool outlines in the massive granite, and learn about ancient stone-cutting techniques. This site offers a fascinating insight into the precision and ambition of Egyptian builders.

Scenic Nile Journey

Travel through lush farmland, traditional villages, and riverside communities. The route offers a vivid glimpse into everyday life in Upper Egypt, contrasting the serene riverbanks with the dramatic desert landscapes.

Cultural & Historical Insight

Gain a deeper understanding of both ancient and modern Egypt. Your guide provides stories and context about the temples, monuments, local traditions, and engineering marvels along the way.

Flexible & Private

This private tour allows you to explore at your own pace. Take extra time at sites you love, enjoy photo stops, and experience Luxor to Aswan without the constraints of a group schedule.

What’s included

Private full-day tour from Luxor to Aswan

Pickup and drop-off from your hotel or Nile cruise

Professional local guide

Boat transfer to Philae Temple

Entrance fees to Philae Temple, Aswan High Dam, and Unfinished Obelisk

Bottled water during the tour

Private air-conditioned transportation

What’s not included

Meals and personal refreshments

Tips for guides or drivers (optional)

Any additional activities not listed in the itinerary

Souvenirs or personal purchases

Itinerary

Philae Temple

Begin your tour by visiting Philae Temple, one of Egypt’s most beautiful ancient temples, dedicated to the goddess Isis. The temple was saved from rising waters by UNESCO and relocated to Agilkia Island, preserving its original grandeur. Accessible only by boat, Philae Temple offers breathtaking Nile views and an incredibly peaceful setting. Walk through its grand entrance, marvel at the finely carved reliefs, and explore the detailed colonnades that tell stories of gods, kings, and ancient rituals. The temple complex perfectly captures the spiritual significance of ancient Egyptian worship.

Aswan High Dam

Continue your tour at the Aswan High Dam, a modern engineering masterpiece that changed the course of Egypt’s history. The dam controls the Nile’s flooding, provides vital irrigation, and generates much of the country’s electricity. Standing on the dam, you’ll enjoy wide, open views of Lake Nasser, one of the largest man-made lakes in the world. This site is a powerful contrast to the ancient temples, showing Egypt’s progress and its long-standing relationship with the Nile River as a life source.

Unfinished Obelisk

Your next stop is the famous Unfinished Obelisk, found in Aswan’s ancient granite quarries. If it had been completed, this would have been the largest obelisk ever constructed, but cracks appeared in the stone, causing it to be abandoned. Visiting the site offers a rare look into the stone-cutting process of ancient Egypt. You can clearly see the chiseling marks and the outlines of the workers’ tools still carved into the bedrock. The size and scale of the obelisk are breathtaking, and the site tells a valuable story about the labor, ambition, and precision of ancient Egyptian builders.

Suggestions

  • 👟 Comfortable walking shoes – Essential for exploring temples and quarries.
  • 👕 Light, breathable clothing – Ideal for warm weather in Luxor and Aswan.
  • 🧢 Hat or cap – Protect yourself from the sun.
  • 🕶 Sunglasses – Reduce glare along the Nile.
  • 💧 Water bottle – Stay hydrated during the tour.
  • 📷 Camera or smartphone – Capture scenic views and historical sites.
  • 💵 Cash – For tips or small purchases.

Tour Pricing

Upon Request.

Prices depend on group size, selected language, and additional customizations. Contact us to receive your detailed quote and secure your private tour.

Kids Policy

0-5 years old
Free of charge (must sit on parents’ lap; separate seats may require extra payment).
6-11 years old
50% of the adult price.
12 years old
Full adult price applies.

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