Tours to Aswan, Egypt typically offer travelers a chance to explore the rich history, culture, and natural beauty of this region. Aswan, located in southern Egypt, is famous for its beautiful Nile River scenery, ancient temples, and vibrant markets. Here’s what you can expect from a typical tour to Aswan:
Philae Temple: This ancient temple dedicated to the goddess Isis is located on an island in the Nile River. It’s renowned for its stunning architecture and well-preserved reliefs.
Aswan High Dam: Visitors often stop at the Aswan High Dam, an impressive engineering feat that regulates the flow of the Nile River and provides hydroelectric power to the region. The dam offers panoramic views of Lake Nasser.
Unfinished Obelisk: This colossal obelisk lies in a granite quarry just outside Aswan. It offers insight into the ancient stone-cutting techniques used by the Egyptians.
Felucca Ride: A traditional wooden sailing boat, a felucca ride on the Nile is a tranquil way to take in the beautiful scenery and enjoy the sunset.
Nubian Village Visit: Travelers often have the opportunity to visit a Nubian village near Aswan, where they can learn about the Nubian culture, enjoy Nubian cuisine, and interact with the locals.
Abu Simbel Temples: While not in Aswan itself, many tours offer excursions to the Abu Simbel Temples, located about a 3-hour drive southwest of Aswan. These temples, built by Ramses II, are UNESCO World Heritage sites and are famous for their colossal statues and impressive rock-cut architecture.
Aswan Market: A visit to the local market allows travelers to experience the bustling atmosphere, shop for souvenirs, and interact with vendors selling traditional handicrafts, spices, and textiles.
Nubian Museum: This museum in Aswan offers a comprehensive look at Nubian history, culture, and art through its collection of artifacts, sculptures, and exhibits.
These are just some of the highlights you might expect from a tour to Aswan. Depending on the tour operator and the duration of your visit, there may be additional activities and attractions included in the itinerary. It’s always a good idea to research different tour options to find one that best suits your interests and preferences.
The Edfu Temple and the Kom Ombo Temple are both ancient Egyptian temples located along the Nile River in Egypt, and they are significant archaeological sites.
Edfu Temple:
Kom Ombo Temple:
Both temples are important historical and archaeological sites that attract tourists and scholars from around the world, offering a glimpse into the religious and cultural practices of ancient Egypt.
Welcome to Egypt. Our airport transfer team is available 24/7. As soon as you get out of the exit gate of the Terminal, you will find Ancient Egypt Tours representative, holding a sign, waiting to meet and greet you. He will escort you to your private A/C vehicle. You will be transferred to the hotel and the reception manager will assist you in check-in procedures as smooth as possible. Ancient Egypt Tours agent will contact you to agree on a meeting time with you
In case you arrive early then check-in limit you can enjoy waiting in the hotel until check-in time or you can ask your operator to book you a pre-tour extra night and get checked in immediately
Optional Tour:
2-hour open buffet dinner Nile cruise including a belly dancer, local band and skirt rotation performer if your tour starts in Cairo
Sound and Light show if available
Enjoy your Aswan Day Tour. Our Ancient Egypt Tours representative will pick you up from your hotel in Aswan to enjoy a day tour in the amazing city Aswan. Start your tour by a visit to the High Dam, an engineering miracle built in 1960 protecting Egypt from annual floods from the Nile. Then proceed to visit the Unfinished Obelisk which shows the techniques used by the ancient Egyptians to cut obelisks. Most probably this obelisk belongs to Queen Hatshepsut, one of the rulers of the 18th Dynasty and the royal wife of king Tuthmosis II. This queen was the owner of her Temple in the eastern bank of Luxor. Also, there is an opinion said that it belongs to Queen Nefertiti. Move on to visit the majestic Philae Temple which was built on the honor of Goddess Isis the chief deity of the island.
visit to the High Dam, an engineering miracle built in 1960 protecting Egypt from annual floods from the Nile. Then proceed to visit the Unfinished Obelisk which shows the techniques used by the ancient Egyptians to cut obelisks. Most probably this obelisk belongs to Queen Hatshepsut, one of the rulers of the 18th Dynasty and the royal wife of king Tuthmosis II. This queen was the owner of her Temple in the eastern bank of Luxor. Also there is an opinion said that it belongs to Queen Nefertiti. Move on to visit the majestic Philae Temple which was built on the honor of Goddess Isis the chief deity of the island. Later you will be transferred back to your hotel.
Enjoy your Day Tour. Our Ancient Egypt Tours representative will pick you up from your hotel in Aswan to enjoy a day tour in the amazing city. Start your tour by a visit to the visit the temple of Kom Ombo; Standing on a promontory at a bend in the Nile, where in ancient times sacred crocodiles basked in the sun on the riverbank, is the Temple of Kom Ombo, one of the Nile Valley’s most beautifully sited temples. Unique in Egypt, it is dedicated to two gods; the local crocodile god Sobek, and Haroeris (from har-wer), meaning Horus the Elder.
Then proceed to visit Edfu Temple; This Ptolemaic temple, built between 237 and 57 BC, is one of the best-preserved ancient monuments in Egypt. Preserved by desert sand, which filled the place after the pagan cult was banned, the temple is dedicated to Horus, the avenging son of Isis and Osiris. With its roof intact, it is also one of the most atmospheric of ancient buildings. and then you be transferred back to your hotel in Aswan. or Airport in Aswan by your private air-conditioned vehicle.
Enjoy breakfast at the hotel before you leave to the airport for your flight back home. Ancient Egypt Tours representative will pick you up and transfer you to the airport.
If your flight is early before breakfast time you can make arrangements with the hotel to prepare a breakfast box for you to take it on your way to the airport
Ancient Egypt Tours had a great time with you and hope you have enjoyed your time and was satisfied with the services you were offered
Meal: Breakfast
| Room Type | Price/Person |
|---|---|
| Single Room | 920 $ |
| Twin Room | 700 $ |
| Triple Room | 650 $ |
| Room Type | Price/Person |
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| Single Room | 730 $ |
| Twin Room | 550 $ |
| Triple Room | 500 $ |
| Room Type | Price/Person |
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| Single Room | 850 $ |
| Twin Room | 600 $ |
| Triple Room | 550 $ |
| Room Type | Price/Person |
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| Single Room | 660 $ |
| Twin Room | 500 $ |
| Triple Room | 450 $ |
Price quotes are in USD per person per tour except for celebration. Please inquire for the prices of New Year, Christmas and Easter.
Tipping for a job well done is customary and highly expected in Egypt though it is not obligatory. Please feel welcomed but not obliged to offer a tip to your service provider
Notes:
Children policy is applied to children who share rooms with their parents (Maximum 1 OR 2 Child under 5 years old sharing parent’s room)
Children policy is not applied on all kinds of transportation (Flight, train or bus) full ticket payment is required
We are offering a considerable down payment of just 20% to secure your space on the tour including hotel room, cruise cabin, domestic flight ticket, and other travel-related services and 30% during Christmas, New Year and Easter Holidays. The remaining balance can be paid up to two days prior to your arrival date or in cash upon arrival at the destination. Therefore, your booking will be a risk-free investment.
In case you cancel your trip, the following charges will be applied:
At any time after your booking is confirmed, Ancient Egypt Tours holds a 20% non-refundable deposit
7 days or less before departure, we will retain the 50% payment you have paid in relation to your booking.
We advise all clients to purchase travel insurance in the event that travel is unexpectedly interrupted due to illness. To confirm the booking, the client must pay a deposit of 20% of the total tour price.
Should the reservation be canceled, customers will be charged a fee depending on how far beyond the departure date the cancellation is made. To cancel, the Customer must notify the Tour Organizer in writing.
Full payment forfeiture in case of no show
All Transportation tickets are nonrefundable and there’s also a 5% transaction fee on refunds.
Here, at Ancient Egypt Tours, we prioritize your well-being and safety above all else and for that reason, we have adapted our cancellation policy to reflect our values. We offer a very flexible cancellation policy in case the government or the airline issues a NOT TO TRAVEL warning to the designated destination. In the event of this happening, we will refund you the amount paid according to cancellation policy, unless you prefer to keep your payment available for future travel credit and travel voucher that can be used towards any of the destinations, we operate tours in. You have the flexibility to apply this amount towards new travel services booked. Reservations will be adjusted to reflect these travel credits automatically.
After your tour is confirmed, we will email final confirmation and voucher to print and bring with you. Details will include contact numbers of your tour operator and customer care and additional information for your convenience.
